Brian Keeter

South-Atlantic Catastrophic Injury Fund

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Five years have passed since Brian’s near fatal car accident that left him paralyzed from below the waist.

As Brian continues to make considerable recovery gains, we knew that his journey would be a marathon. His days are long with intense workouts at Race to Walk near Charlotte, and hours of electrical stimulation to maintain muscle mass in his paralyzed legs. His perseverance and work ethic continues to be remarkable. His former basketball coach at NC State (Herb Sendek) wrote that Brian is the bravest and most determined individuals he has known.

It is very challenging to find the proper balance between striving for recovery from paralysis and preparing for a better life but with physical limitations. While many hours are spent in the rigors of recovery, Brian is also striving to reenter the work force full time. His part time work trials have been successful. He recently completed two online certification courses in Project Management and in Pharmaceutical Sales. Just recently, Brian launched a non-profit, the Walk On Foundation, whose mission is to promote an awareness of spinal cord injuries and the advancement of promising treatments for paralysis.

Brian will soon visit the University of Louisville, to meet with researchers who are successively using an electrical stimulation implant placed into the lower spine. The results thus far have been very promising for the few patients that have benefited from this experimental treatment.

Here are some of Brian’s 2013 highlights made possible by your generous contributions:

Brian completed his clinical trial at Shepherd Hospital in Atlanta, demonstrating the utility of advanced electrical stimulation. The results will soon be published, paving the way for others to benefit from this new therapy which reverses muscle atrophy in paralyzed limbs.

Brian’s muscle mass in his once wasted legs continue to be near normal size from using (2 hours/day, 6 days/week) the high tech electrical STIM device that was purchased from Austria.

Involuntary leg movements from electrical stimulation persist and have gotten stronger over the past year.

Your contributions also funded Brian’s enrollment in online university courses. Brian has earned certifications in Project Management and Pharmaceutical Sales which will improve his chances of returning full time to the workforce.

Brian was also able to attend the Spinal Cord Injury Centers at both John Hopkins and Rutgers Universities, where Brian undergoes treatment for secondary injuries and is evaluated for possible participation in new and developing therapies.

June 26, 2019

Owen, Faye, Iris, Ruby & Milo present Uncle Brian with 100% of their bake sale monies (along with a few bucks extra to cover fees for the credit card). They are very happy to be able to help & so appreciative of the generosity of the golfers! :) We love you, Uncle Brian!

Kara Webb

December 23, 2013

We are very happy with the progress you have made in your recovery. Your dedication for recovery is commendable! The encouragement and support of your parents and family is exceptional and unwavering of their love for you. Continued success in your progress and Happy Holidays!

Leo & Kiku Sasaki

September 11, 2012

Brian,
You are amazing in how you can handle challenges: whether it be from being on the basketball court, in school, helping family or helping friends.
You make this world a better place!!! :)

David Rosenfeld

March 7, 2011

Hi Brian:
Marty and I were so excited to see your progress. It is totally amazing.

Adele and Marty Kaplan, Raleigh, NC

March 7, 2011

Hi Brian:
Marty and I were so excited to see your progress. It is totally amazing.

Adele and Marty Kaplan

October 6, 2010

My hope is that you will be delighted by the progress you make at Kennedy Kreiger. It has been quite a while since I saw you, Brian. Time flies and I just piddle away the days but I do want to come back to visit you when you return from Maryland! God be very real to you more and more each day!

Pollyanna Boyer/ Indian Trail

June 2, 2010

thank you for sharing your story on NTAF/Facebook - our son was also in an accident in 2008 and is paralyzed from the chest down. my heart goes out to you and your family. keep your positive attitude and know that you are inspiring others.

L Collin/Maine

February 7, 2010

Don't lose hope. You can make a difference. May the Lord bring healing.
Phil. 4:13

Tim Philbeck...Cary

January 12, 2010

Stay strong Brian!

James / Charlotte

January 6, 2010

Praying for you, honey!

Leeann Sorenson/Raleigh

October 16, 2009

Hi Keeter! We are Raven's mom and dad. Good luck with your continued recovery. Love and prayers,

Wayne & Carlene VanDyck/Roanoke,VA

October 14, 2009

Brian you have so much courage and determination. I wish you the best of luck. I went to Shelby High with your grand dad.

Cathy Roberts Harris

October 14, 2009

Hang in there, buddy...we're
praying for a full recovery &
nothing less...let the good
Lord lead you in your challenge
and draw strength from Him!
You CAN do it if it's His will.

LES WILLIAMS...CARY, NC

September 11, 2009

Brian just to let you know that the prayer chain is still praying daily for you. We haven''t forgotten you in fact, some new people are praying for you at this time.Get through today, when tomorrow gets here it''s tody.Remember we love you . Grandpa and Ruth

Ruth Coward......Marion N. C.

June 29, 2009

Dear Brian, You are in our prayers everyday and we are expecting great things for you. As we pray we believe that God has a great plan for you and as you recover He will give you what you need as you need it.This morning in my quiet time I read in Psalms 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.
I find that( be still) hard for me to do because I ask God for directions and then I run off and try to do things on my own. I am still learning to be still. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers on each one of you Allison cousins and we love you. Aunt Jane

May 31, 2009

Dear Brian a.k.a. "Care Bear",

You are in my thoughts daily. I know that if anyone can overcome this obstacle it is you. I have followed your progress since your accident. I wish that I was not so far away so that I could come visit you. I am sure that I could belt out some J.T. or Bel Biv Devoe and get a laugh out of you :) Please continue to be strong...

Michelle Behvand McIlwain, San Francisco

May 3, 2009

Brian, We want to extend our hopes and prayers for you during the critical time. You are a member of our Wolfpack family.

Tom & Pat Baucom, Raleigh

May 1, 2009

Brian,

My name is Tom, I know your dad Kermit through his work with the NWS. I work in Buffalo, NY, you know, that cold snowy place up north. When I heard of your accident just recently, I immediately thought of your dad. I recall his tremendous faith, his warm heart and his dry sense of humor. I remember what a truly wonderful person your dad is, one of the finest persons I have ever met. I know you must be a wonderful son as well. Life is not fair. I have a niece who after being diagnosed with Leukemia told me that if you are handed a bowl of lemons, you can still make lemonade. She is now in remission and works to help others. The work you put into your recovery will not only help you, it could help others in the future who experience the same injuries. Helping the researchers to improve therapy and test new techniques may be a goal for you to work toward in addition to your own recovery. Just looking at your handsome photo on the web I can see how strong a will you have and I know you can work toward recovery, slowly but surely. Hang in there, God has a role for all of us, your''s is a big role and my family will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers to give you strength each and every day. May God bless you.

Tom Niziol and family - Buffalo, NY

April 18, 2009

Brian, I''m trying to learn how to pull things up on the computer.Let me know if you get this.You know that we pray for you each and every day. you have a gentleness about you that is so much like your Grandfather.His saying is ''when you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and go back up.''Every one still has you on their prayer chain.If LOVE could make you well then you''d already be well .We LOVE you very much.GRANDPA and RUTH>

April 17, 2009

Brian,

Just want you to know that Sarah and I have been following your progress every day on the blog. We''re behind you 100% on your road to recovery!

If we can finally get down to Charlotte and pay you a visit, we hope you''d be around to hang out.

Sincerely,
Blake & Sarah Paro
(Trinity Square)

Blake Paro, Raleigh

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