Group Dynamix Owner Paralyzed in Bike Accident

Paralysis is always tragic. But when your job is based on physical activity, as is the case with University Park resident Stephen Mackintosh, it’s even sadder.

By Dan Koller Jul. 19, 2012 | 11:27 am | 3 Comments | Comments RSS
3 comments to "Group Dynamix Owner Paralyzed in Bike Accident"
  1. Kk @ July 19, 2012 at 12:07 pm
    The diagnosis of severe spinal injury is terrifying, even worse when it stems from a “broken neck”. With his encouraging signs of feeling it sounds like there’s hope. Recover is long and excruciating. A friend of my husbands suffered this injury in a car wreck during his first year of college. Initial diagnosis was paralyzed from the neck down. After 6 months in the hospital with rehab he was walking. He has some paralysis but he is classified as a “walking quadraplegic.” he went on to graduate from law school and live an independent, successful life. Over the years I’ve seen how most people say they’ve never heard of such a thing, so I just wanted to put that out there. Where there’s feeling there is possibility.

  2. Family friend @ July 19, 2012 at 1:03 pm
    Thanks for that post, Kk. I will pray for that same miraculous recovery for Stephen. He is a tremendous person and has coached/mentored many of our community’s young people. This is a tragic situation that has happened to a wonderful family and I wish them faith, courage and patence in the days ahead.

  3. Kk @ July 20, 2012 at 8:34 am
    @friend, I’d be happy to have him call any of y’all for encouraging words, he’s 51 years old and still going! He’s dedicated himself to encouraging other newly paralyzed to participate in outdoor sports. Dan has my email addy.

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