Wheel World News Issue 39 December | Page 9

WHEEL WORLD NEWS

December 2018

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This month, meet...

Mark Willits

I grew up on a farm in Iowa and helped out with farm work since I was young. 21 days after I turned 16 years old, I was unloading a trailer when 10 sheets of plywood fell on me resulting in a C3 spinal cord injury. I was immediately paralyzed and stopped breathing, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and then flown by helicopter to a larger hospital for 3 weeks of ICU care. I am very

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

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

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