As you may already know I broke my neck when I was 16 years old, a junior at La Salle Institute in Troy, NY, in 1997. I have since moved to Greeley Colorado and earned my Bachelors degree in Philosophy. In 2007 family and friends supported my week long evaluation at Project Walk in California and my program in Colorado with the SCI Recovery Project (SCIRP). After just a few months of work with SCIRP I had some kidney trouble that landed me in the hospital for just over 3 months. I was in a hospital bed most of that time and lost a lot of what I had gained. I’ve begun working with the trainers at SCIRP again and am excited with my progress so far. I have been able to stop using medications I had been on for 12 years and have gained control of my body in a way I really didn’t think was possible.
I have only come a short way on where I see my overall recovery going but with your support I hope to continue on my way to walking and I have set an open ended challenge to myself: to work as hard as I can with my trainers and push my recovery to it’s limit.
Updates (1)
April 20, 2010
Good Work @ SCI Recovery Project
Just wanted to share a video of some work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsOezEiwgMg
Guestbook
April 15, 2010
hi babe i like the letter.
moma
May 13, 2007
Joe,
We received a letter from your grandmother Helen. She updated us on your activity over the years. We will be supporting your efforts with a contribution to NTAF and our prayers. You can do it.
Jack, Marge & Bill McNulty
April 10, 2007
Joe, I know you have the determination to see this through. As always, you remain in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck with the fundraising!
Karen Schofield, Loudonville,NY
