SUCCESS STORIES
DUSTIN'S STORY
"With the epidural stimulator, I can stand, and I can move both my legs, toes and ankles. I'm working on doing sit-ups and back extensions."
— Dustin Shillcox

Similar to Kent (study participant #2), Dustin was classified as sensory and motor complete after being injured at T5. He was told he had no chance of recovery, but Dustin regained the same control of autonomic and motor functions — proving the effectiveness of epidural stimulation in four out of four participants.

How were you injured?
"I was paralyzed from the chest down at age 26. I was in an accident because of a tire blowout — and I wasn't wearing my seatbelt. I was thrown from the vehicle. I broke my back, my sternum, elbow, four ribs, and had bleeding in my brain — they basically told me I'd never move my legs or walk, ever."
What was your life like before your injury?
"I loved to be outside doing anything — snowmachining was one of my favorite winter sports."
How has the epidural stimulation research changed your life?
"Well, I can go to the gym ... I can go snowmachining ... and I generally just feel stronger and better. I'm able to spend more time doing that kind of stuff with my family and friends, too. I feel incredibly lucky."
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BREAKTHROUGH

The groundbreaking discovery that it may be possible to "reawaken" the spinal cord following an injury - even years after the trauma.

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SUCCESS STORIES

Rob, Kent, Drew and Dustin are living proof that epidural stimulation has the potential to be effective for the millions living with paralysis and other conditions that impact movement.

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NEW OPPORTUNITIES

A new group of men and women will help demonstrate that epidural stimulation is an effective, game-changing therapy for people with paralysis.

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Our goal is to fund epidural stimulation research in 36 new participants — men and women from a range of backgrounds — to prove its efficacy. Get in on the ground floor with what we believe will be the new cornerstone therapy by investing in the research now.

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