I walked at a Project Walk Event

darlagee22 · 10-14-2007, 10:41 PM

I got to participate in an annual Project Walk event, - 2007 Steps to recovery -in Carlsbad CA on Saturday. I have only been up in a walker taking steps about 5 times, and I've only been a client at PW (Project Walk) since July.

It was inspiring to see so many people there as well as so many levels of SCI and different levels of walking. I flew from Portland because I have so many family and friends there and they celebrated with me. It still takes 3 trainers assisting and a walker, but I'm on my way and very encouraged with my progress at PW.

And guess what?? I made the local paper!
They gave us great coverage.

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007...2110_13_07.txt

Snowman · 10-15-2007, 12:22 AM

You did great Darla! Keep up the hard work in Portland.

geneloch · 10-15-2007, 06:08 AM

Awesome!! Keep up the good work!

Riaan · 10-15-2007, 08:05 AM

what is project walk about? is it a rehab and what costs are involved

maddog2020m06 · 10-15-2007, 08:53 AM

Thats great darla. Thekind of threads I like to read. Keep up the good work.

Mike C · 10-15-2007, 09:08 AM

Riann, you´ll find a ton of info using the search function.

quad79 · 10-15-2007, 09:54 AM

Congats!How exciting.
I don't even know you, but couldn't be happier for you!
I love stories like this.

MikeC · 10-15-2007, 12:05 PM

Darla - congrats! Bet your family & friends were glad to see that you got your picture in the paper. Mike

darlagee22 · 10-15-2007, 06:38 PM

Thanks for the encouragement! The enthusiasm and encouragement there was overwhelming and I have to say how much the trainers poured their all into promoting and supporting their clients. We had a group walk around their large builing outside on the pavement and one of the trainers crawled next to a walker, every step, helping direct their feet. Amazing.
I still need 3 people helping me lock my knees and keep the walker moving, but am still getting stronger.

Riann, if you have ?? after reading through the PW threads from a search, ask away. It is expensive, but if there's any way I highly recommend it as a place to help push you and discover all you can do.

momo3 · 10-15-2007, 10:24 PM

Yeah Darla!! I am so happy that you chose to go to PW. It is a great way to rehab.

10-14-2007, 10:41 PM	#1
darlagee22 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 440	I walked at a Project Walk Event I got to participate in an annual Project Walk event, - 2007 Steps to recovery -in Carlsbad CA on Saturday. I have only been up in a walker taking steps about 5 times, and I've only been a client at PW (Project Walk) since July. It was inspiring to see so many people there as well as so many levels of SCI and different levels of walking. I flew from Portland because I have so many family and friends there and they celebrated with me. It still takes 3 trainers assisting and a walker, but I'm on my way and very encouraged with my progress at PW. And guess what?? I made the local paper! They gave us great coverage. http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007...2110_13_07.txt __________________ http://www.laughwithmecrywithme.com my website & blog Last edited by darlagee22; 10-14-2007 at 11:05 PM.

10-15-2007, 12:22 AM	#2
Snowman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Carlsbad, Ca USA Posts: 916	You did great Darla! Keep up the hard work in Portland. __________________ Eric Harness, CSCS, CSRS III Co-Founder Director of Research and Development Project Walk® Spinal Cord Injury Social Network (Project Walk Connect)

10-15-2007, 09:08 AM	#6
Mike C Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Deutschland Posts: 4,894	Riann, you´ll find a ton of info using the search function. __________________ "So I have stayed as I am, without regret, seperated from the normal human condition." Guy Sajer

10-15-2007, 09:54 AM	#7
quad79 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,843	Congats!How exciting. I don't even know you, but couldn't be happier for you! I love stories like this. __________________ ______________________________________ Proud owner of an AR15

10-15-2007, 12:05 PM	#8
MikeC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,190	Darla - congrats! Bet your family & friends were glad to see that you got your picture in the paper. Mike __________________ T12 Incomplete - Walking with Crutches, Injured in Oct 2003

10-15-2007, 06:08 AM	#3
geneloch Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 49	Awesome!! Keep up the good work!

10-15-2007, 08:05 AM	#4
Riaan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alberton South Africa Posts: 390	what is project walk about? is it a rehab and what costs are involved

10-15-2007, 08:53 AM	#5
maddog2020m06 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 708	Thats great darla. Thekind of threads I like to read. Keep up the good work.

10-15-2007, 06:38 PM	#9
darlagee22 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 440	Thanks for the encouragement! The enthusiasm and encouragement there was overwhelming and I have to say how much the trainers poured their all into promoting and supporting their clients. We had a group walk around their large builing outside on the pavement and one of the trainers crawled next to a walker, every step, helping direct their feet. Amazing. I still need 3 people helping me lock my knees and keep the walker moving, but am still getting stronger. Riann, if you have ?? after reading through the PW threads from a search, ask away. It is expensive, but if there's any way I highly recommend it as a place to help push you and discover all you can do. __________________ http://www.laughwithmecrywithme.com my website & blog

10-15-2007, 10:24 PM	#10
momo3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 2,082	Yeah Darla!! I am so happy that you chose to go to PW. It is a great way to rehab.

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