Live to Walk Again

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we welcomed the one and only Willie Frank III back to the show!! For those of you don't know Willie is the Tribal Chairman for the Nisqually Tribe. We spoke about a number of things including the Rise Above program which exposes Native youth to professional athletes to show them how hard work and pay off and to help them open up and talk about things that are bothering them in life. We also talked about the importance of the Nisqually language, Willie's excitement for the next generation of Tribal Leaders, and an update on the Billy Frank Jr statue. Connect with Willie and the Nisqually tribe at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

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This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Sherown Campbell who is a SCI Advocate, Father, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We discussed how he suffered a spinal cord injury in 2014, dealing with an injury like this while having a wife and two small children, the progression of his injury to where he can now walk using adaptive crutches but also for short distances on his own, and inspiring work out videos. Connect with Sherown at his social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

FB: @sherowncampbell

YouTube: @sherowncampbell

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Artist, Mother, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor; Ashley DeVore (@diaryofaparaplegic). We spoke about the motorcycle accident that left her paralyzed in the summer of 2020, what motivated her to start documenting her journey after her injury, and the amazing artwork that she creates. Connect with Ashley at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast Brandon and Ricardo turn the tables on Jerimie and interview him about his recent hospital stay and the reason we haven't put a new episode out at almost 2 months. We discuss the ruptured ulcer that almost took Jerimie out, his 5 1/2 weeks stay in the hospital, and the amazing nurses and family/friends that helped him get through. Check out the show and if you can donate to the Go Fund Me at the link below or in the Live to Walk Again Instagram profile.

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This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the privilege of visiting with Adrion Garcia who is a Father, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Father, and SCI Advocate. We discussed the tragic work accident that left Adrion paralyzed, his fiancée being six months pregnant with his daughter Bella at the time of his injury, and the daily triumphs he makes on his road to recovery. We also chatted about advocating for others with spinal cord injuries, the role that the Triumph Foundation and connecting with others dealing with SCI played in his recovery, and the fantasy football league that he plays in with Jerimie. Also, the guys discuss Jerimie's 25th Life Day and what that means to him. Connect with Adrion at the links below and please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to be joined by the one and only Chairman of the Nisqually Tribe, Willie Frank III. We talked about a number of topics from the history of Frank's Landing where the infamous "fishing wars" happened to an update on the statue of his father Billy Frank Jr. We also discussed his recent trip to Washington DC to meet with other Tribal Leaders and President Biden. Willie told us about how the Biden administration has been the most friendly administration in history for Native American Tribes, some of the big issues facing Indian Country, and how he is putting a focus on the children of his Tribe and uniting people across all boundaries. Connect with Willie and the Nisqually Tribe at the links below. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

On this abbreviated version Live to Walk Again Podcast we talk about the tragic incident from Monday Night Football were Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle. We chatted about not knowing the extent of the injury at the time and how we were fearing that it may be a spinal cord injury, the people we know who have suffered SCI as the result of playing football, and the effect that has on their families. We know now that Damar is awake and doesn't seem to have any neurological issues from the heart attack and we wish him and his family the best of luck moving forward!! Connect with us at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

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This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the privilege of speaking with Sean Costello who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Father, and one of the most real people you will come across. We spoke to Sean about the car accident that left him paralyzed, fighting drug addiction before and after a spinal cord injury, and also fighting depression. We talked about the night he overdosed and ultimately got clean and sober, the meaning behind #keeppunching, and the exciting news that he recently became engaged. Connect with Sean at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

This week on Episode 150 of the Live to Walk Again Podcast we have another great friend of the pod Art Renowitzky who is the founder of the Life Goes On Foundation, a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, a Gunshot Survivor, and an NWBA athlete for the Golden State Road Warriors. We chatted briefly about The Sixth Annual Life Goes On Foundation Gala that is taking place on Thursday, December 15 in Oakland California. We also talked about his injury and starting the foundation, mental health, and of course we couldn't help but chat about basketball. If you're in the Bay Area you should definitely get a ticket and check out the gala to support LGOF and if you would like to donate to the foundation to help support the amazing work they are doing connect with them at the links below. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

IG: @arttheinspiration

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This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of catching up with friend of the pod Eric LeGrand to find out about some of the incredible things he's been up to since we last had him on the show. We briefly chatted about the injury he suffered playing football for Rutgers University, LeGrand Coffee House; the coffee company he started over the last few years, and LeGrand Whiskey; the whiskey company that is getting ready to launch their first product this winter. We talked about what it's like running multiple small businesses while dealing with a spinal cord injury, what waiting to starting these new companies, and how he got LeGrand Coffee House coffee sold at Rutgers University football games but also at the Prudential Center for New Jersey Devils hockey games. Check out Eric and his companies at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

IG: @ericlegrand52

https://legrandcoffeehouse.com/