I'm very seriously looking into doing this. I'll be looking into it by Monday. Any one else out there:
Got Cajones?!
Think of it as a way to show respect to those fallen brothers & sisters that plug along through their lives with their ass strapped to a chair. And we all benefit together. If SCI is cured, then TBPI is too!!!
http://www.kintera.org/cms.asp?id=78097 ... id=4955791
Conquer the Canyon
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Conquer the Canyon!
Dear Christopher,
Conquer it! Join Team Reeve Conquer the Canyon this October 1-4 in Arizona to truly experience the Grand Canyon for all it's worth.
We'll train you to be ready for a guided adventure into the canyon (and yes, there is wheelchair accessibility!) We'll help you as you raise funds and awareness for our mission- to cure spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improve the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. And once in Arizona, we'll keep you busy with an excursion to Sedona, delicious food and pep rallies before hike day.
Click here to fill out our Team Reeve Conquer the Canyon interest form. I'll be in touch with you right away to share more details!
All the best,
Leigh beachem
Leigh Beachem
Manager, Team Reeve
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
ChristopherReeve.org/TeamReeve
P.S. Spots are limited -- don't miss your chance to be a part of our first ever Team Reeve Conquer the Canyon adventure!!
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Christopher
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Date of Injury: 12/15/02
Level of Injury:
-dominant side C5, C6, & C7 avulsed. C8 & T1 stretched & crushed
BPI Related Surgeries:
-2 Intercostal nerves grafted to Biceps muscle,
-Free-Gracilis muscle transfer to Biceps Region innervated with 2 Intercostal nerves grafts.
-2 Sural nerves harvested from both Calves for nerve grafting.
-Partial Ulnar nerve grafted to Long Triceps.
-Uninjured C7 Hemi-Contralateral cross-over to Deltoid muscle.
-Wrist flexor tendon transfer to middle, ring, & pinky finger extensors.
Surgical medical facility:
Brachial Plexus Clinic at The Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN
(all surgeries successful)
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
~Theodore Roosevelt - Location: Los Angeles, California USA