Tragedy changes your life, how you react to it determines your quality of life.

May 27, 2024

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Building a new life after suffering a severe spinal cord injury.

In 2010 I had an ATV accident that resulted in fracturing C1,2,3 and burst C4. I was paralyzed from the neck down. The prognosis was that I'd likely be using a power chair with a sip and puff. I kept fighting and eventually learned to walk in spite of my injury. Taught myself to be lefthanded through drawing and painting. Over time I found my new path in life, creating works of art.

Don't be afraid to get out there!

Before the accident, I was into surfing, hiking, motorcycles, fishing, etc. I have found a group in my town that takes any disability any age surfing. Yes, I get to go surfing!

Last month I completed my first 3k. My goal was not to use my power chair, not stop, and finish around an hour. I finished in 58:33! I made it the entire distance.

Our greatest barriers are often within our own minds.

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