On June 23rd 2012 my life changed forever. A normal incident in a normal game of Aussie rules football left me with C5-C6 quadriplegia. In an instant I went from a 23 year old who never sat still, to spending 8 months in hospital and looking at the prospect of spending my life in a wheelchair. Before the incident I played any sport and would be up for any outdoor activity and even quit a commerce degree at the thought of sitting down to work all day. Things have definitely changed for me.
Until recently, my family and I had no idea about spinal cord injuries. This is why I want to share my experiences of living with a spinal cord injury and the difficulties that come with it.
The support I have received from family, friends and even people I haven't met has been unbelievable, I just want to show you all what you have helped me achieve and that I'm going to live a normal and happy life, even if it is in a chair.
Wow Beau! Maybe you think your progress is slow…but I sure don’t. Your will power, determination, persistence and resilience is paying dividends and rewarding you well. Great work…..and I agree YES you are getting there. .
Congratulations – you’re doing so well. Getting better and better every day. 2013 will be a year of monumental change I can see. Cheers Cheryl Morris. (When will you be driving? That should be next on the agenda I would think.)
Well done Beau, just watched you getting out of the car into your chair. Amazing video of your christmas visit home to Newhaven. The renovations look great. Dawn & Terry
Wow Beau! Maybe you think your progress is slow…but I sure don’t. Your will power, determination, persistence and resilience is paying dividends and rewarding you well. Great work…..and I agree YES you are getting there. .
Congratulations – you’re doing so well. Getting better and better every day. 2013 will be a year of monumental change I can see. Cheers Cheryl Morris. (When will you be driving? That should be next on the agenda I would think.)
Well done! Have to admit – was a bit worried at first that you would slide right off the board! Good to see.
Well done Beau, just watched you getting out of the car into your chair. Amazing video of your christmas visit home to Newhaven. The renovations look great. Dawn & Terry