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SCI Superstar: Jessica Kruger
Jessica Kruger, a 21 year old from Canada paralyzed 6 years ago, is on a mission to change the way the world thinks of beauty. She won the modeling contest for 2013 spokesperson of Canadian makeup giant Lise Watier Cosmétiques Inc., and she's now setting her sights on joining Canada's Paralympic wheelchair rugby team for 2016. Read all about this inspiring Rick Hansen Foundation ambassador on SPINALpedia!
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SCI Superstar: Briana Walker
She's been an Overstock.com spokesperson, a founding member of the Colours InMotion wheelchair hip-hop dance team and she can't stay away from extreme sports. Read everything Briana Walker on SPINALpedia, a fierce platinum blonde who's been loving life since her car accident 11 years ago.
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SCI Superstar: Shannon Murray
Some might say it’s ridiculous to think you could ever become a successful model if you have a disability. Definitely not true. Shannon Murray, a professional model and actress from the UK, didn’t subscribe to this sorry attitude after her injury (and to the delighted eyes of many). Shannon entered the disability world after breaking her neck in a diving accident when she was just 14 (while vacationing with family). She was injured at the C7 level, but was incredibly lucky and was able to leave the hospital a functioning T2 paraplegic (she had an incomplete injury of course). Growing up though, Shannon was all about acting and performance art.…
