Spinal Cord Injury with Caleb
Off The Beaten Path
And like that the summer of 2014 was over… there is always some smart-ass who will come along and say “Well, technically September twenty-whatever is the last day of summer.” Shut up. I’m sitting here in a hoodie and sweats, I have been sleeping under a blanket, the windows are closed and it’s 55 at…
Read MoreEat More Chocolate
Spinal cord injury with Caleb My, oh my… where does the time go? It’s spring time in New York folks. Definitely something to celebrate after a very cold winter. The flowers are blooming, leaves are coming out on the trees, the garden is planted and I actually decided to write something. Which is scary because…
Read MoreRedefining Superman
Today I turn 36 years-old. Yes, thank you for saying “Happy Birthday”. As I look back over the past year and forward to what lies ahead in the next I am inclined to ponder a few things about life as I see it and I feel inspired to share. As the fundraising process moves forward…
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injury with Caleb: The Latest Progress & Mental Musings
Well I am just over the three-month mark since receiving stem cell treatment and of course the question on everyone’s mind is, “What is happening?” In short, a alot and a little. Huh? Take a chair, I shall elaborate.
Read MoreComing Together – A Community for the Cure
In 19 years it has never ceased to amaze me how much behavioral psychology is at play around Spinal Cord Injury. There are always the personal, day-to-day battles with victories and losses a person in a chair faces just living life. But one of the greatest obstacles toward complete recovery from a spinal cord injury…
Read MoreUnderstanding Spinal Cord Injury: Part 3 with Caleb
This is my third part in the series Understanding Spinal Cord Injury and I want to again thank all of you for your amazing support. Last month I allowed all of you to “join me in the shower” by sharing what daily life is often like on a physical level for someone with spinal…
Read MoreA Life Changing Day – Eman’s Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation
Sometimes in life, there are events that make you remember just how lucky you are to be alive and healthy. One of our newest clients is Eman, and it’s been quite the ride so far. We’ve been so moved talking with Eman and his family, we wanted to share a bit of his story about…
Read MoreUnderstanding Spinal Cord Injury with Caleb: Part 2
As I promised last month I will be sharing a bit about life with a spinal cord injury. Most of the symptoms or side-effects of a damaged spinal cord are similar across the board. Degree and intensity of these effects are determined by the factors I outlined in my last post, level and severity of…
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