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By: Erick Anyumba

Erick Anyumba — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:18:44 +0000

Hi Riders,
I am a quad of c6/c7 for the past 10yrs after a tragic road accident. I stayed in hospital for 3months after which i was released to go home. I have never been to a rehab center nor non for quads exist here in Kenya.
For years i struggled with my condition and managed to survive this far.Through SCI forums i have come to realize that i can leave a fulfilling life just like able bodied persons. I am trying with few friends to set up a rehab center for quads in Kisumu City here in Kenya and we are looking for friends outside this country who can team up with us in order to succeed in changing the lives of quads.
This is a third world country and we lack many facilities for persons with SCI. I believe there are organizations out there with Equipments they consider obsolete and no longer use them but are still useful to us here . We will appreciate any assistance that your foundation can offer

By: Ray Pizarro

Ray Pizarro — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:30:58 +0000

Hey Joe, Nice to meet you. I’m a Rider here. You seem to be in good spirits. I been hurt since 93′ from a diving accident. Still going strong. By you trying to reach out to other people with similar injuries, i will allow you to tap into invaluable resources that with give you more independence and make life a bit easier. Feel free to call me anytime @ 213.785.2748.
Nice to see you reaching out.
Take care.

By: Joe Rocky

Joe Rocky — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:54:39 +0000

I became a T12 Para in March 2010. I have been home from the hospital for about a year. I go to PT 2x a week and visit my Real Estate office 2x a week although I work from home too.
I am at the stage of needing to be more independent and rely less on my wife – to give her a break. That is my goal for the rest of the summer; which includes getting outfitted to drive. I’d really like to go to lunch with my buddies – unassisted.
By now I have figured out that my low injury makes me relatively fortunate compared to folks with higher injuries so I am further along on the route of leading normal and fulfilling life.