Are you or a family member afflicted with paralysis due to either injury or illness? Are you tired of waiting for promising research to move forward? While science has demonstrated that the spinal cord and central nervous system can be repaired, politics and funding have slowed our dream of bridging the gap between hope and fulfillment.
The Bridges 2 Hope project is an outgrowth of Working 2 Walk’s Wall of Hope. In addition to posting stories and photos on our website, we intend to create a hard copy booklet and use it as a lobbying and advocacy tool. It is time for the patient community to speak up and share their stories with the world.
The power of your personal story is enormous. You don’t need to have great knowledge or even talk about the science. Write about what you know—your life today and your dreams for the future.
Submit your story, or watch the slideshow.
c 5-6, September 2010
it was my third day of senior year, my friend and i were going to school when she lost control around curve. the car rolled 4 times. im now a c 5-6. i have full sensation, and some movement in my legs.
i feel as if i missed out on my senior year, but i know that one day ill figure out the reasoning and make a difference in someones life.
oh, and i plan to walk again, :]
C3 complete, July 2009
I broke my neck at the C3 level in July 2009. I dove into some shallow water in Coldwater Lake, Michigan, and thus altered my life forever. I was 33 years old at the time. This accident left me completely paralyzed without feeling or movement below my shoulders. As you can imagine, it has been a tough and challenging road back to where I am today. Although I still have not regained any sensation or movement, I still get up and fight every day and work hard.
Such an accident would be a personal disaster for anyone. But those who know me, know that I have an insatiable appetite for life and accomplishment. Since that awful moment at the lake, there have been many difficult days. There will be more. But I am a fighter and will not quit. I have worked extremely hard to rebuild my body and mental attitude throughout the first 18 months following my accident.
To continue to follow my story, please visit www.scottwfedor.com.
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| Justin Daily | Shawn O'Connell | Bill Miller | Betsy Volk | Sherrell Frederick |