Tag: Inspiration
The inspirational doctor paralyzed from the waist who can still perform surgeries thanks to...
A successful Missouri surgeon has beaten unbelievable odds by returning to the OR after suffering sudden paralysis from the waist down.
Dr. Ted Rummel lost...
After dire diagnosis, man with spinal cord injury tells his story through blog
As a junior at the University of Cincinnati, Ryan Atkins was “on top of the world”. He had a full ride scholarship, a good...
Muffy Davis achieves goals despite injury
When Muffy Davis was a teenager, she used to ski against Picabo Street, the two rivals dreaming of someday competing for Olympic gold.
Davis had...
Life-changing injury has woman striving to fulfill dreams
After suffering severe spinal cord injury in workplace accident, Natalie Barnhard has devoted herself to helping others with spinal cord injuries through her Wheels...
Paralytic jumper an inspiration to the disabled
SIBU: Barely a day in Sibu, Canadian BASE jumper Lonnie Bissonnette has become an instant inspiration to people here, particularly the disabled.
Lonnie, 48, paralysed...
Rutgers retires Eric LeGrand’s No. 52 jersey
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Moments after becoming the first player in the 144-year history of Rutgers football to have his jersey retired, Eric LeGrand...
180 Medical Announces 2013 Scholarship Recipients
180 Medical recently announced the 2013 recipients of the 180 Medical Scholarships, developed to honor young adults with spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, transverse...
Foundation keeps memories alive of casino founder who excelled after accident
Craig Neilsen spent parts of three decades building Ameristar Casinos, Inc., the majority of which was accomplished after he was rendered a quadriplegic in...
Showing the world that ‘different’ is beautiful
Life has thrown a lot at Coquitlam's Jessica Kruger.
At 15 years old she suffered a work-place accident resulting in a broken neck and spinal...
Girl Paralyzed In Crash Re-learns To Dance
Star, Idaho -- Just months after a violent crash left 12-year-old Meghan Wildman paralyzed from the waist down, she is proving that you don't...
