May 4, 2021
Chris Leeuw had his entire life ahead of him -- and it looked
very bright. A self-described "adrenaline junkie," he reveled in
outdoor activities like water-skiing and kayaking and loved his job
in local TV news. It all changed in a tragic instant. Chris, at 28,
was paralyzed from the neck down in a freak recreational diving
accident -- and thought he'd never walk or be able to care for
himself again. But despite the physical and financial
crucibles he faced, he refused to give up. Chris let every physical
sensation he began to feel again fuel his drive to pursue the most
cutting-edge treatment and rehabilitation -- and work tirelessly to
achieve the healing he once dared not imagine was possible. Now,
just more than a decade later, he has regained much of his mobility
and something just as life-changing: a passion for helping others
with spinal-cord injuries via the nonprofit rehabilitation center
he founded.
To learn more about Chris Leeuw, visit www.neurohopewellness.org
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