Oct 3, 2024 | Advocacy, Family, Lessons Learned, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I spent several weeks with friends and family living my best life in Costa Rica on an incredible trip engaging in Whitewater rafting, meditating, zip lining, and so many adventures with family. I have received so many private messages on how irresponsible it is for me...
Sep 4, 2024 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
Before my accident it was quite automatic to just wake up, roll out of bed, walk into the bathroom, brush my teeth, use my hands to turn on the sink, wash my face, etc. It wasn’t until months after I returned home from the hospital when my caregivers were...
Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Misc, Professional, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I am so excited to share this with you — My TEDx talk: TURNING PARALYSIS INTO PURPOSE: USING ADVERSITY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS I put my heart, my soul, and what I truly believe in life — paying it forward — to help other human beings, into this...
Jun 3, 2024 | Advocacy, Funnies, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury
I posted a few pictures a few weeks ago when I went Adapted Scuba Diving with Thresher Aquatics. Many of you have seen my shark diving video, but I want to assure you that those that don’t feel like diving with sharks – Thresher has incredible spots all...
May 27, 2024 | Advocacy, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I had the distinct pleasure to work with the beautiful 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Thresher Aquatics, down in South Florida. In particular, this Shark Dive, with Thresher Aquatics and Shark Junkie — I attempted something they have never attempted before. They took me,...
