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    SCI Superstar: Peter Soby Jr.

    February 2, 2016 /

    Meet Spinalpedia's February SCI Superstar Peter Soby Jr! A film director, writer and producer from LA (but originally from Illinois), meet this cool cat who overcame a health scare in 2014 but keeps on truckin' AND tapping into his creative juices no matter what life throws at him.

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    SCI Superstar: Rob Wudlick

    November 11, 2015 /

    Even though he’s only 30 years old, Rob Wudlick’s journey since his spinal cord injury has been one-of-the kind. A fresh SCI research advocate, newly injured people like Rob are refusing to accept spinal cord injuries as permanent, and what they’re doing to help the SCI community is helping in big ways. Other than working out since his injury using activity-based therapy (and being one of the most positive guys in the gym), he’s a founding member and Chairman of the Board for a nonprofit dedicated to curing spinal cord injury, Get Up Stand Up (GUSU), and is busy hitting the pavement at Capitol Hill (in his home state or…

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    SCI Superstar: Henry Fraser

    September 11, 2015 /

    Meet SPINALpedia's SCI Superstar this week Henry Fraser! A 23 year old rising mouth painter from Britain, this C3 quad has become a sensation on Twitter thanks to his positive quotes and photos. And his spot on portraits of famous athletes and movie characters from David Beckham to Harry Potter have made him even more famous (with a shout out from JK herself).

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    SCI Superstar: Priscilla Hedlin

    August 17, 2015 /

    Meet SPINALpedia​'s SCI Superstar this week Priscilla Hedlin! The renowned The Wheelchair Mommy​ blogger, Priscilla is one of the most prolific parenting bloggers with a spinal cord injury with over 1200 posts and counting. Also blogging her daily fashion and much more, following her life online is a must for anyone newly injured or for anyone seeking a different perspective on the world. Go Priscilla!

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    SCI Superstar: Andy Hensel

    August 3, 2015 /

    Meet SPINALpedia's SCI Superstar Andy Hensel! A former top 20 freestyle motocross racer from Australia when he was able-bodied, this 24 year old is still doing what he loves. Last year he landed the world's first motocross back-flip by a paraplegic, proving his injury won't stop him one bit. His ultimate goal: To one day join the Nitro Circus​ along with paraplegic Aaron Fotheringham!

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    SCI Superstar: Mary-Jo Fetterly

    July 17, 2015 /

    Meet SPINALpedia​'s SCI Superstar this week Mary-Jo Fetterly! A former vegetarian chef and yoga teacher, she became a renowned adaptive yoga teacher post-injury. Now the founder of the yoga studio in Vancouver, Trinity Yoga, she's sharing with the world that indeed if you can breath, anyone can do yoga.

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    SCI Superstar: Martyn Ashton

    July 10, 2015 /

    Meet SPINALpedia's SCI Superstar Martyn Ashton! A YouTube star from the UK famous for his crazy mountain bike stunts, Martyn was injured while filming a sequel to one of his videos, but this hasn't stopped this adrenaline junkie. Now a T7 para, he and his riding buddies have created an amazing adapted mountain bike, allowing him to ride on 2 wheels.

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