Meet Dave Gillespie, PhD
This molecular biology researcher shares how he re-entered the workforce after a spinal cord injury On Christmas Eve, 2007, cancer researcher Dave Gillespie collided with a tree while snowboarding at the Brighton ski area in Utah. His spine was stretched to the point of severe damage resulting in a T6 complete break – no sensation from the sternum down. “I …
Meet Eddie and Chris Canales, founders of Gridiron Heroes
This Texas father-and-son partnership supports injured high school football players with their organization, Gridiron Heroes “It’s really hard for these guys down the road. They become forgotten athletes.” ~Eddie Canales, co-founder of Gridiron Heroes Football is more than just a game in Texas. Hundreds of Texas communities revolve around the excitement of high school football season. For top players, the …
Meet Pat Schmitt: How this Wisconsin native stays involved in the active life he loves
We met Pat Schmitt in September, 2011 through Twitter and smiled at his Twitter background emblazoned with “I’m only it for the parking.” Once we saw his lively YouTube video “doing donuts” in the snow in his motorized chair, we knew we HAD to get to know this guy. We thought you would like to meet him as well. “Sure, …
Meet Jenny Kreutzer: Ms Wheelchair Kansas 2011
Despite spinal cord injury, a life of accomplishments and joy On March 26, 1996, Jenny Kreutzer was on a youth group ski trip when her life changed forever. The high-school-age girl slammed into a tree, snapping her spinal cord with an incomplete break at the L-2 and L-3 level. Over the past 15 years, Jenny has refused to let her …
Your Stories: Meet Matt Brandt
Will to Walk Founder Rich Hamill has met people all over the country who live with spinal cord injuries. We would like to introduce you to some of the people who are interested in joining with us to find a cure. Matt Brandt is a full-time Electrical Supervisor living in Vail, Arizona. He was injured on July 4, 2007 while …
