{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68f95377b61ac5dd7cb5f3da/6902948ee5f14b4131463215?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"45: A Knife Attack Almost Killed Him, Then a Car Crash Paralyzed Him","description":"<p>Danny survived what most people never do. A random knife attack outside a bar left him with life-threatening internal injuries, months in the hospital, and the devastating news that his firefighting career and active life were over. He fought his way back through recovery and found purpose again.</p><p><br></p><p>Then a car crash left him paralyzed from the waist down. In an instant he was facing a spinal cord injury, a wheelchair, new trauma, and the emotional battle of rebuilding his future all over again. Danny talks about surviving violent crime, living with disability, navigating depression and chronic pain, and finding strength through fatherhood and adaptive sports. Today he plays wheelchair softball, wheelchair basketball, handcycling, and sit skiing. His story proves resilience is not a single comeback. It is choosing to keep going every time life hits harder.</p><p><br></p><p>Danny's Socials</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@danimal1518</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/daniel.mila.9</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/milaman15</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/milamonster15</p><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><p>Christopher &amp; Dana Reeve Foundation</p><p><a href=\"https://www.christopherreeve.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.christopherreeve.org</a></p><p>Education, peer support groups, and SCI resources</p><p>Paralysis Resource Center: 1-800-539-7309</p><p><br></p><p>Kelly Brush Foundation</p><p><a href=\"https://kellybrushfoundation.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://kellybrushfoundation.org</a></p><p>Grants for adaptive sports equipment including sit-skis</p><p><br></p><p>High Fives Foundation</p><p><a href=\"https://highfivesfoundation.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://highfivesfoundation.org</a></p><p>Supports people with life-changing injuries through adventure sports</p><p><br></p><p>United Spinal Association</p><p><a href=\"https://unitedspinal.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://unitedspinal.org</a></p><p>Advocacy, grants for accessibility, wheelchair sports opportunities</p><p><br></p><p>Move United</p><p><a href=\"https://www.moveunitedsport.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.moveunitedsport.org</a></p><p>Find adaptive sports programs nationwide</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the Monsters Socials</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters</a></p><p><br></p><p>*Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The discussions and experiences shared are based on our personal stories and opinions. This is not medical advice, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for any concerns or questions regarding your health.</p>","author_name":"Chell Bane"}