Wheel World News Issue 35 August | Page 10

August 2018

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Each month, we want to highlight a consumer of AZSCIA and hear their story and to read about all the remarkable things people are doing within the community.

This month, we are highlighting Andrew Reilly. He is going to tell us about his injury, challenges he faces living with SCI, and advice he has for individuals who are newly injured. Take a few minutes to read Andrew's empowering story.

This month, meet...

Andrew Reilly

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I was 19 years old when I was paralyzed in a car accident on Friday, March 5, 2004, while returning home from morning classes during my sophomore year of college. I was riding in the front passenger seat when a mechanical issue caused my friend to lose control of his car and spin out of control off the 101 freeway in Scottsdale.