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Pam Reynolds Lowery (1956 – May 22, 2010), from Atlanta, Georgia, was an American singer-songwriter. [1] In 1991, at the age of 35, she stated that she had a near-death experience (NDE) during a brain operation performed by Robert F. Spetzler at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.
A 32-year-old woman became paralyzed from the neck down after doing the sport she loved — now, her family and friends are doing everything they can to help.
The charges come after the October death of 33-year-old Christian Lewis, a woman with partial paralysis. Officers arrived to the Simpsonville home Oct. 27 after they were informed that the woman ...
Mary Lou Spiess (1931–1992) – American designer of disabled fashion, paralyzed as a result of polio. [37] Darryl Stingley (1951–2007) – American football player, paralyzed in a 1978 exhibition game. [38] Sam Sullivan (born 1959) – Canadian politician, mayor of Vancouver from 2005 to 2008. Paralyzed in a skiing accident at age 19. [39]
Claire Lomas supported by spectators during her 2012 Virgin London Marathon walk Claire Lomas crossing the finish line. Claire Lomas MBE (21 March 1980 – 22 August 2024) was a British campaigner, fundraiser, motivational speaker, and former event rider and chiropractor. [1]
Nearly 12 years ago, Jessie Owen's life changed forever. Motor vehicle accidents account for the majority of spinal cord injuries and are closely followed by falls, acts of violence and sports ...
Purdy was born in Las Vegas in 1979. When she was 19 years old, she contracted Neisseria meningitidis, a form of bacterial meningitis. [1] The disease affected Purdy's circulatory system when the infection led to septic shock; [2] both of her legs had to be amputated below the knee, she lost both kidneys along with hearing in her left ear, [3] and her spleen had to be removed. [1]
Marrianne Rooprai’s personal story of recovery has inspired other paralyzed people across the world Marrianne Rooprai’s story of recovery is absolutely inspirational She was one of the first ...