10 Inspirational Quotes for Living With a Spinal Cord Injury

Living with a spinal cord injury can bring significant changes, challenges, and uncertainty. However, hearing from others who have navigated similar experiences can be a powerful reminder of what is still possible. If you find yourself facing a dark situation as you adapt to your spinal cord injury, don't give up!

These inspirational quotes come from members and friends of the 180 Medical Community, including customers, scholarship recipients, Patient Advocates and Peer Support members, employees, and athletes. We hope their words bring encouragement wherever you are in your journey.

Some of Our Favorite Spinal Cord Injury Quotes from the 180 Medical Community

1. "Once you choose hope, anything's possible."

Christopher Reeve, Actor and Founder of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

 

2. "Never let anyone tell you that you cannot do something just because of your spinal cord injury. It's sometimes just a matter of figuring out how to do it in a new way. Above all, never give up."

Ryan, 180 Medical Employee and Peer Support Member

 

3. “In life, you have a choice. You can either look back or look forward. I choose to look forward."

- Ian, 180 Medical Scholarship Recipient

 

4. “Life in a chair isn't always easy, but I promise that you can get stronger to handle so much of what you're facing. Keep up the fight!"

 - Amberley Snyder, 180 Medical Community member and Motivational Speaker

 

5. "I want everyone I come across to discover their inner champion, get off the sidelines of life, get in the race, and know that the finish line is within their reach."

Tricia Downing, Professional Athlete

 

6. “The greater the challenge, the greater the joy in overcoming it. Never let anything or anyone stop you from fulfilling your dreams.”

 - Steve, 180 Medical Patient Advocate

 

7. “Take what you are given and make the most of it.”

- James, 180 Medical Community Member

 

8. “You may have to sit down – but never let yourself sit still.”