Zack Collie hi you shall really listen to William branhams sermons it really helpful for us to be close to God don't miss it really u will have results iam sure
Same accident, but I’m lucky because my quadriplegic level are low than yours, and it’s a little bit easier to me to do something by myself. You have my respect, and I’m so happy to discovered your UA-cam channel. I know the reason you did it, because I open mine to do the same. Hope we’ll find a cure one day and we’ll walk together my brother. Take care my friend.
im a 60 year old man completely inspired by you Zack. I admire your strength and fantastic outlook. You will get better and better with time, this I pray. Sometimes God throws these curve balls at us to see if we rise to the occasion, and you my friend without a doubt, are setting the bar to teach so many others.
I’ve seen another UA-camr talk about their paralysis story and they had the same accident! Dived onto a sandbank. Crazy how life works. This was an extremely inspiring video and your mum is the sweetest! X
Mj Burger So what if it makes him or her look like an asshole? Some people don't care how they are seen by others. They just want to say what's on their mind. Especially if it's the right thing. It's stupid to do stuff without common sense. If someone is so attached from what nature can actually do to them then they don't deserve to reproduce and live. Lucky that it was in a day of age where medicine has advanced.
Inspirational Zack! Keep on doing what your doing and working hard! God's got a plan for your life and we can't wait to see how many people you touch and impact as God works through your and your life! Praying for you and your recovery and journey bud! Keep on Crushin it!! ;) Really enjoyed your airplane video as well! Keep on FLYIN! ha Blessings!
Exercise every day. Took me seven years to be able to write a sentence of twelve words, five years to be able to walk with a pronounced limp. C5 - C7 ACDF and a laminectomy a year later in the same area. Travelled around the world alone, been all over the world. It's still a daily fight but I'll be damned if I'm giving up. Exercise every single day...
I have two elbow crutches that I use to mobilise but if I decide to go to the supermarket i can only use one crutch so that I can carry the grocery bag lol. When I travel I get assistance through the airports, immigration etc so in that regard nothing has stopped me. Severe nerve pain - bilateral myelopathy - is hard to control. I have 21 items on my prescription refills and a recent consultation with my neurologist resulted in getting the morphine I asked for two years ago. Cold weather is a killer for me so I try to go to places like India for a few weeks during the winter just to get major relief from taking painkillers. When my body gets the benefit of the heat there my body loosens up and I never need any medication at all. Within two hours of coming home I'm back on handful's of pills again. My attitude is that I can do something, everything until my body proves otherwise but I can say that I tried - it's always fun lol. (I still ride my Arab mare regularly and I wouldn't ride any other breed because I don't trust them lol).
Zach I am just overwhelmed by your strength, perseverance, positivity, and empathy. You prove that nobody , and no event , can take away who are without your permission. I am so inspired by who you are and the world needs more people like you.
Zack Collie how will you ever find a woman with such a good woman in your life, she has to set such a high standard! Not that it should be a great concern for you(having a lady in your life) but wow...I'm not gonna lie my example for a woman growing up was not a good one but I am so blessed to have other women that walked into my life to admire and help me to not repeat mistakes of those before me. Now as a mother myself I am righting the wrong of those before me by choosing a different way of parenting and being a woman in general. I wonder what kind of gal I would be if I had a mother like yours! Thanks for sharing your story and your family. sometimes all ya need is a little inspiration!
It's always crazy to me how fragile we really are. Just doing something that you don't think anything of one day and suddenly your life is changed forever.
You need to be aware of the surroundings 120% of the time; JUDO teaching has taught me since I was 9 years old (trained by a Bhudhist Monk). Now U71 no single broken bones, nose, teeth etc..and am still strong like 20s BJCASHMAKER@33K/30ays via easysteps
I could be you. A simple act while having a good time at the beach. In one minute it can all change. I appreciate your attitude, determination and admire your family for acknowledging that this can happen, did happen and let's figure it out. I was tossed head first in a sandbar and knew I was hurt. Miraculously I was no paralyzed. I hit so hard my head went halfway into the sandbar. My neck faces the wrong way and I suffer with pinched nerves that cause excruciating nerve pain. I finally found an upper cervical specialist who has helped me so much. I am so lucky. I am so grateful. Thank you for for sharing your story.
Not really. This happened due to lack of information. It should be taught it schools. I knew about this for many years especially so many people have become disabled like this, everyone should know not to do this. You can still have a good time at the beach and not be me because you know what the risks are of diving like that
Loved the vid. I’ve been a C4-5 quad (with some wrist function Thank God!) for 32 years. It happened when I was 20, so do the math! I finished college, got a Masters degree, got married, had a child (who is now 15), and started a career as a Case Manager. I have crazy spasms like you! You have an awesome attitude and family, and that makes all the difference! I just found your channel today, so I subscribed and thought I’d write a comment to commend you on it. Keep it up! You’re doing great things!
I'm 57 years old and I am a wheelchair user and I live in the UK I've been feeling very sorry for myself until I watch your video you took me a very valuable lesson you having so much guts and determination you new you make me feel ashamed and I'm old enough to be a grandfather so thank you very much for teaching me a very valuable lesson as I just said take care and God bless what I meant is I should shut up and get on with it you're an inspiration thank you
Ree McLaughlin no but thank you for asking I'm gay and I live in the UK and 57 when you're not well frankly nobody give a damn including the British government so the answer your question is no most of my close friends died of AIDS and my family told me to go away when I was about 19 when I told them that I like musicals and Judy Garland
It's a very difficult thing to adjust to. You have every right to feel down but try to stay above it. Some days in winter I'm out of my face on Tramadol, Dihydrocodeine, Pethidine, Diazepam. It's soul destroying, my pain rarely stops. My family and friends gave up on me years ago because i asked for help once too often but I carry on. no other thing for it. ;)
@@StanWatt. thank you that was very kind thing to say well all I can say is good luck and whether discovered temazepam diazepam and co-codamol in my opinion deserves a gold medal take care goodbye
I remember attempting a back flip on my friends trampoline and I landed on my neck and we all started all laughing cause it made a loud crack sound but it never hurt me.. after seeing this I’m going to be more cautious of my action.
Poor baby. I've been taking care of my ex husband for 12+ years, and there are NO WORDS to explain just how hard this really is. God Bless this family. Xo
What an inspiration you are Zack to come out fighting from the very beginning of this journey we call life. This can and does happen to people every day. Thing is, not everyone handles it like you have. They spend time feeling sorry for themselves. I'm not saying thats wrong or bad, only that it takes many, time to just deal with the concept of the whole why me question. As an old woman that will be turning 60 in December and suffers from chronic back pain from a degenerative disease, I'm still able to walk. One day, that could change but so far so good. From now on, as I lie on the table dreading the shots I'm about to receive, it will be your sweet brave face that I will think of. If you can deal with all you do then by golly, so can I and I will. You inspire me. I believe that you have great things in your furure and the drive to achieve them. God Bless you. I will follow your progress along as long as you allow me to. Thank you for sharing. By the way, you sure are a handsome young man. Its that smile. Your smile can brighten up a room of gloom from darkness to light. Keep fighting the good fight, with faith and hope Zack, anything is possible. Your family is also amazing. You are a very loved young man. But I'm sure you already know this.
This is incredible! My brother is paralyzed from the waist down. July 4th, 2015 he was in a roll over accident and his back hit a steel pole in the ditch. He’s had good days and bad days, but his attitude towards life is so inspiring just like you!
I could really relate in many ways. When your mom said, “It did happen”. When my son died in 2012, we were faced with that reality too, that bad things could indeed happen to us too. When horrible things happen, we have two choices. We can just give up or we can keep breathing. Many days, that’s all I have been able to do is to force myself to keep breathing. I just found your channel today. I am crying and hurting and at the same time I am so proud your family. God bless you guys, truly. I mean this with all of my heart. Angie
Incredible family!!! You're a hero Zach. You help people every day through your life. You show us we can overcome. We can live life. You're an inspiration in such a positive way. Thank you- appreciate your beautiful spirit.
This is a wonderful thing for you to share with the world. I work with adults with TBI's in OC. It has taught me a lot and they continually inspire me. One day they were going about their very typical/normal life and the next they were thrown into a new reality. Thank you for sharing this.
I want to suggest something. It could be a far shot, but it should help at least some what, since I see him able to move to some extent. Please consider it. There is something called theraputic Horse riding. The movement of the horse is as close as possible to the movement of the human frame. I've seen people with similar injures walk again with the help of theraputic riding. Maybe look into it. I can not guarentee anything, but it may help.
Wow what beautiful people Zack and his mom are. So positive. In seconds his life changed dramatically but yet here he is living his life to the fullest and not letting what happened to him define who he is. Good for you Zack, keep kickin ass!
Really shows you that how in the blink of an eye everything can change. Never take for granted the things you have been blessed with. Stay strong man, you're an inspiration and your family is great.
Zack, your smile, your attitude, your accomplishments are so incredible. I’m ashamed to say I would be so angry, so frustrated, so held back. I’m so impressed with you.
There aren’t the words to describe how amazing & brave you & your family are. Very few people cope with everything you have to endure with the positivity & grace that you do. Keep up the good fight.
This video moved me! I am paraplegic and I understand your feelings! I live on my own and you will get there too one day! Believing you can do it is half the battle!
My husband is a quadriplegic, so I'm so glad that I found your channel. We have been married for 9 years. It's a very unconventional marriage to say the least, way more challenges than I was prepared for, but we love each other, and because of our strong faith in God, we endure. He's a great guy! He had top honors at the University of Wisconsin in their Masters program for voc. rehab. He counsels those with disabilities and has overcome so much. You are an inspiration to so many. I will be sure to show him your channel!
Zack Collie that's really awesome! All the best to you! He's always willing to help others and having his injury for over 25 years now, knows of every free resource out there, so if you ever need to talk about anything let me know. He works for the state helping people find resources, he approves free money from the state for individuals with disabilities who want to go to school, need jobs, a car, etc. He himself went to DVR and had his schooling completly paid for, along with several computers, a car and other aide devices to help. they have DVR's in every state, but usually have different names. Once again of you need anything let me know. 😊 all the best to you!!! You can do it!!!
Wow you're an awesome wife...too many garbage spouses that just say "I don't want to deal with this" and abandon the person they married. You're a special person !
I can tell how much you love your son , how you lovingly take care of him with a smile .. Iam so glad you got to keep him ! I too have a Zach ... but my Zach is in Heaven now... he drowned on his 19th birthday from a fishing accident .... the hardest day of my life ... I am glad you didn’t have to experience that, I don’t wish that on anyone. Stay strong ! Enjoy every second ..... love and blessings to you
Hey brother! I just came across your channel and saw this video. It's like I was watching my own story unfold...your pics, mom's interview...virtually the same. I dove off a jetty when I was 15, should've been 20 feet deep, but it was knee deep. That was in 1990. I need to take some time and look at more of your videos. Just started my own channel recently to show people what Quads CAN DO!
Thank u for posting ur life on UA-cam ... it helps me and I know it helps a lot of other people to with there struggles in life ....thanks so much for your smile
I’m so glad you are alive. You inspire many people to persevere. Things will continue to improve for you because medicine will find a cure, I’m sure. Keep that great outlook! You’re in CA, right? I’ve been riding a motorcycle for 44 years. I could easily have ended up in your position. When I was about 6 we were boating on the Feather River and stopped to swim at Verona, where the Feather meets the Sacramento, and my brother was diving into the water and knocked the wind out of him because he hit a submerged sandbar. He could easily hate broken his neck. The Yuba River meets the Feather River at Marysville and continues south to where it meets the Sacramento River. At some point in the late 1800’s, the gold miners started hydraulic mining, washing away whole hillsides. They choked the River up with sand and gravel so much the government outlawed hydraulic mining. The farmers downstream were complaining because they would get flooded out in the Spring. They were mining at a place called Malakoff diggings. They were getting plenty of gold and didn’t want to stop. So the mining company purchased the very first telephone system west of the Mississippi River. They had a spy in downtown Marysville. When he saw the feds were getting ready to make a raid, he would called up to Malakoff diggings and tell them to shut down. Back in the late 1800’s roads into the Sierra Nevada were scarce and in very poor shape. By the time the feds would get to the mine, it would be shut down. That first telephone line went only from Malakoff diggings to Marysville and was strictly to warn the miners to shut down. I’ve been prospecting for 25 years and have a claim. The history of gold mining in California is wild and there’s still plenty to be found. There are a couple places to learn about gold mining up in the Sierras, the Empire mine in Grass Valley has a great museum and gives tours for visitors to see how the mines operated. The Sutter Mine in Sutter Creek on Hwy 49 gives tours of the actual functioning mine. They have low profile Jeep type vehicles and you ride down into the real mine and they give a great tour. It might make a fun destination for you. Sorry if I wrote too much, but I get carried away when it comes to California gold mining history and I figured it might interest you and give you an option for somewhere to go this summer. Keep up the good attitude, and know a medical treatment for your condition will come in your lifetime.
It really does go to show you that life change at any moment, when you least expect it. You survived though and that's the most important thing. All the best in your further recovery!
Right on and this is what I needed. Thank you for sharing your story. I am motivated and in the process of rehab. I am not paralyzed but I have a muscle disease that is progressing. I am losing the ability to walk or dress myself. I've been homebound and stir crazy but still hopeful. Hey, my thumbs still work and I just have to let people help me more. Your story has me smiling and your vibe is something. Much luv! 🙏🤘😎
Love & Prayers being sent to you. Over the last 15 years or so I’ve watched a classmate from high school go from star quarterback, bad ass marine, strong outgoing larger than life hero to a tiny, weak, devastating & heartbreaking ALS victim. At this point he can’t do anything for himself. I’m tearing up typing this. I don’t think I’d have half the strength you guys have. Know that you’re gonna be on my mind for a long time, Sarah. (and Zack) May God bless you always. ‘kYm’
I will be following your videos from now on and share them with others keep up the good work you're amazing... your mother's wonderful just an angel♡♡♡
Zack, good job on going forward! It's hard, but we adapt.. I was injured when I was 16... I'm 30 now.. c7 level injury. I was also extremely active and at the time of my injury I was very devastated! Good to know that despite the tragedy you're keeping it pushing, and it gives people hope! And as for the family thank you for being that support/love he needed. And Zack, I would recommend wearing compression socks or dress socks to help on blood circulation, swelling, achy legs, or so forth. I am normally always on my chair for long periods of time and ended up with a blood clot, not good! lol but regular stretches etc will help out our circulation.
Touching. Heartwarming. INSPIRING. This is the epitome of a perfect, functional family with infinite love for one another. God bless this family and keep on being strong. You have countless supporters who are rooting you on.
I saw your story on Cal State Fullerton I'm currently a student there I am disabled as well and I was very touched by your video. I agree with everything you said, I had a hip disarticulation which makes it impossible for me to use a prosthetic. I manage to move around in a regular wheelchair I'm working in getting an electrical one soon.
Hi Zack, nice to meet you, my name is Mary. Wonderful memories I see, and many more to make! I have great respect for you Zack, for knowing God has you. He makes no mistakes, so keep doing your thing..he has big plans for you! I also have great respect for your mother..she odviously knows what being a mother is. What I mean is she no matter the situation, will be there for her children, just as I would for mine. I got a huge surprise a few days ago. My son and his girlfriend surprised me with a visit..he came all the way from Minnesota to spend the weekend with me. We had a great time! I just had to mention that..lol When I saw you here on UA-cam, at a quick glance you resembled my son. Hope your weekend was good, and lots of good food! Take care~
Zack, you truly are an inspiration!!!. And your smile is just incredible. Bless you for your bravery, and your strength in sharing your story with us. You will do great things!!
Mary Reynolds hi you shall really listen to William branhams sermons it really helpful for us to be close to God don't miss it really u will have results iam sure
This was how I became a quadriplegic as well. One last dive before leaving the beach. Zack, I salute your mom & family. For me too, my mom, dad & brothers supported me & still do. Without family, I do not know how quadriplegics cope.
@ZackCollie you are younger then me but you're my inspiration ☺ I have a t-6 SCI I had really bad spasms and now have a Baclofen pump. I want to be a makeup artist and I want to inspire others. I get round the clock cares and I have a 5 year old daughter. My SCI accured in 2014 July 11,every year sense has been hard. I get depressed where All I want to do is sleep and stay in my bed. Some days are rougher then others. My fiance is becoming more and more frustrated with taking care of me. I came across your UA-cam by mistake. I'm glad I did. You are teaching me that my life is valuable and I'm still me just a little more special. And I can do anything I put my mind to. I want to be strong and inspiring like you. ☺ I want to except this life and move forward because some days I feel sorry for myself. Thanks for having this channel. I'm a huge fan now and always stay strong and keep doing your Vids. 💪 ♿
Your positive attitude is so encouraging. My wife is a nurse who took care of post-op patients and I remember her telling me attitude is everything. So happy you've just adapted and are living your life how you can! You got this man. PS - your mom rocks!
Thank you to you and your family for showing the strength, love and compassion that you all have. Thank you for being open and vulnerable and for showing us a glimpse of the hardships as well. Your attitude is contagious
I don’t see how people give you guys thump down , it’s so sad, sorry about that, but you guys are Inspiration for other people I just came to your channel, but I love you guys already
Thank you for keeping going .... you help keep he rest of us going....your an inspiration to me ...I have generalized dystonia which causes lots of disfunction and disability .....your giving me strength to push me forward 🙏
Hedge76 thank God for the internet though right? Think about it, people with injuries or medical disorders that cause paralysis or movement difficulties were really a lot more isolated and led crushingly boring lives without the internet, like if you wanted to read something someone would have to bring the book or whatever to you and you'd most likely not be able to afford a lot of reading material if you were in that condition, you'd probably be in some kind of hospital or like a private facility without much to do....out of all of human history you live in the tiny 20 year period that has the internet. How lucky are you?? Shoot some HEALTHY people just lay there immobile most of the day on their phone or computer !!
This is one of the most inspiring things I have ever seen. I once dived head first into a shallow foam pit (that was made for little kids) and injured my neck. I am really lucky I didn't get paralysed and this video truly shows how precious life could be. Zack, you are now one of my all time inspirations and I cherish you and your hard working family. Hope to see you at a concert one day! Keep killing it brother 🤝
How absolutely heartbreaking... something so innocent as diving into a wave... they say God doesn’t give you more than you can handle and seeing you and your family, looking at the strength and perseverance, there’s nothing you can’t do 🙌🏻❤️
Vandy 004 Except we’re all here and even when you drag it right down to “We came from a vacuum,” well who created the vacuum. There’s a Creator you can be sure of that. Stupid, base humans with their arrogant belief that they’re the beginning and end of everything. You’ll figure it out eventually.
Vandy 004 hey man I agree with you, but do you really think THIS particular video is the place for these comments? There will be organized religion with or without your comments, why can't you just let these people have this if it helps them? It's not hurting you directly, let them have their crutch.
Mitchellman that's what I'm thinking too. I've literally smashed my head into the sand so hard once that I was knocked cold for a sec. Left the beach with bad neck pain. Never thought about how dangerous that was until now.
You are inspiration, Zack as a nurse student I know a little about the rehab stroke people need to do. I can't say many but I sent a hug for you and your mom for keep strong.
I was watching Bondi rescue and a brazilian guy ended up quadraplegic for the same reason. In fact in many episodes they warn about the sandbanks and how easy is to injure your spine by just diving in. Be careful guys when you go to the beach. Mad respect for zack and his family and for sharing the story!
There should be warning signs about diving in the beaches; Sue the Council for lack of info/warning Dude Amount 5 M min. BJCASHMAKER@33K/30days easysteps
@Zack Collie my name is Jennifer Morgan, I live in Sebastian,Fl. You might have heard of my area, Sebastian inlet, where Kelly Slater surfed all the time when he was young. I surfed with him for a few years before he went Pro. I was involved in a car accident 16yrs ago with my 3yo son, I was 22. I've had 20+back surgeries, leaving me fused from T10-S1 with peripheral nerve damage etc. I gave up for a while of seeing Drs and accepting that I will be in pain for the rest of my life and that I will no longer be able to enjoy life. I was looking for videos to help with some exercises for some pain relief and I came across your video here. I've learned that there are people worse off then me. It breaks my heart to see someone so young, enjoying life and have an accident like yours. I have to tell you that YOU and your story ARE SO INSPIRING. You are an amazing young man to have such strength to still make your life the best it can be. Don't ever lose that. I live in pain every day. I've been to a Dr. Michael Wang at the University of Miami. He specializes in patients like you. He does a lot of training Drs around the world and for stem cell research to repair spinal cord injuries like yourself. He is one of the TOP neurosurgeons in the WORLD. I see you live near the beach. Im not sure what coast you live on so I wanted to share his name and what he does. He has gotten quadriplegics to walk again. He has my case on his desk looking to help scarred spinal cord and peripheral nerves. You have the injury😥 but the greatest attitude, mind set to be a patient in his program. I have a friend, he lives in Kentucky and was,excuse me, a Marine HOORAH. He fought 3 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. I was very close to him for a few years. He had an accident similar to yours except in a pool. He unfortunately hasn't had the chance to see Dr.Michael Wang. But he is still thriving strong like you. He goes to a lot of Marine camps for injured soldiers. They have great set ups for his and your injuries that allows him to keep his sharp shooting skills. Lol I wish there was a way for him to come to Fl and see Dr.Micheal Wang. But maybe there is an opportunity for you to come and see him. I really wanted to tell you how inspiring you are for people with spinal cord injuries. I wish you the best and greatest in your life. You have an AMAZING family. Be sure to give your mom hugs everyday. Because we mom's will move Heaven and Earth for our babies. Stay strong and INSPIRING! Support and love from Sebastian Florida and a former surfer.
You reminded to be happy... sometimes I stay in bed from depression and see how that is taking what I have for granted... you have a great attitude and I pray you and your family are blessed. God bless
Your story is amazing, makes me miss my Husband so much who also was a Tetraplegic spinal cord injury, God took him away from me at the age of 23 last year...
Zack, I broke my c4-6 playing baseball in 2011. This video hits so close to home for me. By the grace of God, I was blessed with zero paralysis. Keep being an inspiration brother. You're doing a lot of good
I lived on 44th Street in Newport Beach very close to where you had your accident. Part of the California dream is to live and play on a perfect beach like this one. Never in my wildest dreams would I ever have thought such an accident could happen there. You are a brave dude and a true inspiration. Peace, love & light ✌.
I love your story and determination. You can see it in your face. You are so inspirational. I am a nurse and work with so many quadriplegics that have given up. I cried seeing your video. Keep up the motivation and positivity!!!
"GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY!"I'm suffering through 3 injuries to my back and this pain, and days where I can't get out of bed drives me crazy. I'm very independent and active, but it's a lot of days where my pain has me laid out. And I have had all kinds of therapy. I truly commend this family. "KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK!"🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😄😄😄😄😄😁😁😁😁😁
With someone being a paraplegic myself this family is incredible. I don't have that in my life. Cherish every single moment you have with family and friends you never know when it could be you're last. Very emotional and inspirational
Yeah, when I watched this I thought...at least he has an awesome family supporting him, what about the people who have few or no family in their life. Exponentially worse ! Thank God the internet is available, just imagine life disabled and super isolated....Christ that's even worse !! Stay strong !
touching video buddy, its good you have such a amazing family there for you to help you thru it all, its crazy how life can change in the blink of an eye and it makes you relies how lucky you are to have what you have when you have it. i flipped a dirt bike 12 months ago and broke my back in 2 places, but thankfully i was lucky and had no spinal cord problems and within 4 months i was back out on the dirt. i wish you all the best man, big ups from New Zealand
My friend became a quadriplegic due to his fire engine sliding over a cliff. I spent a week with him during his rehab. What I learned scared the heck out of me. I don't know what his new world will be like You are amazing. Your family are true warriors. Hang in there much respect for all.😙
This video was beautiful. You are such an amazing person and truly inspiring! The fact that something terrible occurred but you continue to thrive despite the challenge is awesome! Keep it up!
No words for this family...incredible...
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Zack Collie hi you shall really listen to William branhams sermons it really helpful for us to be close to God don't miss it really u will have results iam sure
I'm a tough guy and man I cried,,, 💙
Gru , hi you shall really listen to William branhams sermons i am sure you will find the thing that you need in your life
I'm so sorry that happened. Thank God you're alive.
Same accident, but I’m lucky because my quadriplegic level are low than yours, and it’s a little bit easier to me to do something by myself. You have my respect, and I’m so happy to discovered your UA-cam channel. I know the reason you did it, because I open mine to do the same. Hope we’ll find a cure one day and we’ll walk together my brother. Take care my friend.
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I'm praying for you guys,,I have muscular dystrophy and I need assistance with everything,it's progressing and frustrating me😭
Rico G shut you dumb immigrant Rico
I'm paralyzed from my middle of my spine too the waist down I jumped a dirt bike and hit a log and I already had back problems and that did it
@@dgma626 Dude what's si funny?
It really makes you look at life in a different way.
Micheal L sex ray vision hehe
So so so true
Literally can happen to anybody...
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What a charming young man, absolute respect for you and your family.
Annette Henry oh shit it’s me
im a 60 year old man completely inspired by you Zack. I admire your strength and fantastic outlook. You will get better and better with time, this I pray. Sometimes God throws these curve balls at us to see if we rise to the occasion, and you my friend without a doubt, are setting the bar to teach so many others.
I hate it when "silly" accidents happen for no reason and they cost so much ! Thank you for sharing,you're strong
Why do accidents even exists in this universe..... Can't we a ideal universe with all happiness and no harm☹️
@@anand-uk8ek get real dummy
@@anand-uk8ek Its possible, if we are cautious and know the risks of everything
@@jesper9622 Seriously? That's why they're called "accidents" I still can't believe some of the stupid things ppl say....
@@amyzamora9502 Many times accidents happen because of poor judgement of risk / ignorance.
This video mades me realize that we must appreciate every second of our life and be thankful for everything. God bless us
No we shouldn't
Amen! 🙏
I’ve seen another UA-camr talk about their paralysis story and they had the same accident! Dived onto a sandbank. Crazy how life works. This was an extremely inspiring video and your mum is the sweetest! X
Lithus17 excuse me?
Lithus17 you can’t actually see the sand banks when you dive in anyway. Shit happens. Thats why it’s called an accident. Have a great day.
Mj Burger So what if it makes him or her look like an asshole? Some people don't care how they are seen by others. They just want to say what's on their mind. Especially if it's the right thing. It's stupid to do stuff without common sense. If someone is so attached from what nature can actually do to them then they don't deserve to reproduce and live. Lucky that it was in a day of age where medicine has advanced.
Fack Off I honestly don't understand your sixth sentence.
Mj Burger yeah telling someone to kill themselves is awful
Inspirational Zack! Keep on doing what your doing and working hard! God's got a plan for your life and we can't wait to see how many people you touch and impact as God works through your and your life! Praying for you and your recovery and journey bud! Keep on Crushin it!! ;) Really enjoyed your airplane video as well! Keep on FLYIN! ha Blessings!
Thank you!
Exercise every day. Took me seven years to be able to write a sentence of twelve words, five years to be able to walk with a pronounced limp. C5 - C7 ACDF and a laminectomy a year later in the same area. Travelled around the world alone, been all over the world. It's still a daily fight but I'll be damned if I'm giving up. Exercise every single day...
I wish I could shout those 3 words to everyone just exercise damn it!!!
Stan Watt That is amazing. Truly an inspiration...keep being stronger than most people.
Stan Watt Very inspiring, hope you post videos of your story!!
I have two elbow crutches that I use to mobilise but if I decide to go to the supermarket i can only use one crutch so that I can carry the grocery bag lol. When I travel I get assistance through the airports, immigration etc so in that regard nothing has stopped me. Severe nerve pain - bilateral myelopathy - is hard to control. I have 21 items on my prescription refills and a recent consultation with my neurologist resulted in getting the morphine I asked for two years ago. Cold weather is a killer for me so I try to go to places like India for a few weeks during the winter just to get major relief from taking painkillers. When my body gets the benefit of the heat there my body loosens up and I never need any medication at all. Within two hours of coming home I'm back on handful's of pills again. My attitude is that I can do something, everything until my body proves otherwise but I can say that I tried - it's always fun lol. (I still ride my Arab mare regularly and I wouldn't ride any other breed because I don't trust them lol).
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Zach I am just overwhelmed by your strength, perseverance, positivity, and empathy. You prove that nobody , and no event , can take away who are without your permission. I am so inspired by who you are and the world needs more people like you.
Wow. 8 years ago. You have an amazing mother with such a huge motherly love that you are so blessed to have!
Zack Collie how will you ever find a woman with such a good woman in your life, she has to set such a high standard! Not that it should be a great concern for you(having a lady in your life) but wow...I'm not gonna lie my example for a woman growing up was not a good one but I am so blessed to have other women that walked into my life to admire and help me to not repeat mistakes of those before me. Now as a mother myself I am righting the wrong of those before me by choosing a different way of parenting and being a woman in general. I wonder what kind of gal I would be if I had a mother like yours! Thanks for sharing your story and your family. sometimes all ya need is a little inspiration!
You have a great attitude . And your Mom is a saint.
It's always crazy to me how fragile we really are. Just doing something that you don't think anything of one day and suddenly your life is changed forever.
You need to be aware of the surroundings 120% of the time; JUDO teaching has taught me since I was 9 years old (trained by a Bhudhist Monk). Now U71 no single broken bones, nose, teeth etc..and am still strong like 20s BJCASHMAKER@33K/30ays via easysteps
Oh my gosh. My accident was on memories day also. I was paralyzed neck down from trampoline accident. I'm walking now. Lots of therapy.
kelly walker wow must have been a journey ! So happy for you
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Happy to hear you are walking now😃 right on!!
Thanks guys!
So paralysis isnt always permanent then?
Paralysis is different from person to person
I could be you. A simple act while having a good time at the beach. In one minute it can all change. I appreciate your attitude, determination and admire your family for acknowledging that this can happen, did happen and let's figure it out. I was tossed head first in a sandbar and knew I was hurt. Miraculously I was no paralyzed. I hit so hard my head went halfway into the sandbar. My neck faces the wrong way and I suffer with pinched nerves that cause excruciating nerve pain. I finally found an upper cervical specialist who has helped me so much. I am so lucky. I am so grateful. Thank you for for sharing your story.
Not really. This happened due to lack of information. It should be taught it schools. I knew about this for many years especially so many people have become disabled like this, everyone should know not to do this. You can still have a good time at the beach and not be me because you know what the risks are of diving like that
Could you share the name of the specialist that helped you with your neck?
I love your attitude. Amazing.
brad volkert you’ve been reported
Loved the vid. I’ve been a C4-5 quad (with some wrist function Thank God!) for 32 years. It happened when I was 20, so do the math! I finished college, got a Masters degree, got married, had a child (who is now 15), and started a career as a Case Manager. I have crazy spasms like you! You have an awesome attitude and family, and that makes all the difference! I just found your channel today, so I subscribed and thought I’d write a comment to commend you on it. Keep it up! You’re doing great things!
I'm 57 years old and I am a wheelchair user and I live in the UK I've been feeling very sorry for myself until I watch your video you took me a very valuable lesson you having so much guts and determination you new you make me feel ashamed and I'm old enough to be a grandfather so thank you very much for teaching me a very valuable lesson as I just said take care and God bless what I meant is I should shut up and get on with it you're an inspiration thank you
Andrew Jackson sorry I don't understand the reply
Stuart Ashbourne-Martin Do you have a wife or close family members?
Ree McLaughlin no but thank you for asking I'm gay and I live in the UK and 57 when you're not well frankly nobody give a damn including the British government so the answer your question is no most of my close friends died of AIDS and my family told me to go away when I was about 19 when I told them that I like musicals and Judy Garland
It's a very difficult thing to adjust to. You have every right to feel down but try to stay above it. Some days in winter I'm out of my face on Tramadol, Dihydrocodeine, Pethidine, Diazepam. It's soul destroying, my pain rarely stops. My family and friends gave up on me years ago because i asked for help once too often but I carry on. no other thing for it. ;)
@@StanWatt. thank you that was very kind thing to say well all I can say is good luck and whether discovered temazepam diazepam and co-codamol in my opinion deserves a gold medal take care goodbye
I remember attempting a back flip on my friends trampoline and I landed on my neck and we all started all laughing cause it made a loud crack sound but it never hurt me.. after seeing this I’m going to be more cautious of my action.
You better you little punk
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Poor baby. I've been taking care of my ex husband for 12+ years, and there are NO WORDS to explain just how hard this really is. God Bless this family. Xo
Inspiring... God bless you
Wow God bless you not alot of women would care for their ex like that!
Ree McLaughlin God bless you
god bless you dear, you really have a good heart..
Steve Thorn who said he dumped her?
What an inspiration you are Zack to come out fighting from the very beginning of this journey we call life. This can and does happen to people every day. Thing is, not everyone handles it like you have. They spend time feeling sorry for themselves. I'm not saying thats wrong or bad, only that it takes many, time to just deal with the concept of the whole why me question.
As an old woman that will be turning 60 in December and suffers from chronic back pain from a degenerative disease, I'm still able to walk. One day, that could change but so far so good. From now on, as I lie on the table dreading the shots I'm about to receive, it will be your sweet brave face that I will think of. If you can deal with all you do then by golly, so can I and I will. You inspire me. I believe that you have great things in your furure and the drive to achieve them. God Bless you. I will follow your progress along as long as you allow me to. Thank you for sharing. By the way, you sure are a handsome young man. Its that smile. Your smile can brighten up a room of gloom from darkness to light. Keep fighting the good fight, with faith and hope Zack, anything is possible.
Your family is also amazing. You are a very loved young man. But I'm sure you already know this.
Wow.. My dad was paralyzed in a diving accident too in 2005. Good to see people that can relate to my situation. Thank you for sharing.
I'm going through a difficult time but now I see just how trivial my problems are.
As an RN, your attitude towards life and recovery is inspiring, God bless
This family is such a strong and inspirational family with so much love and so much sincerity . Thanks for letting me get to know about your story
You are so incredibly inspiring! Thanks for posting this...it can happen to ANY family
This is incredible! My brother is paralyzed from the waist down. July 4th, 2015 he was in a roll over accident and his back hit a steel pole in the ditch. He’s had good days and bad days, but his attitude towards life is so inspiring just like you!
I could really relate in many ways. When your mom said, “It did happen”. When my son died in 2012, we were faced with that reality too, that bad things could indeed happen to us too. When horrible things happen, we have two choices. We can just give up or we can keep breathing. Many days, that’s all I have been able to do is to force myself to keep breathing. I just found your channel today. I am crying and hurting and at the same time I am so proud your family. God bless you guys, truly. I mean this with all of my heart. Angie
Share Bright Light how did your child die? God bless you
Little Rookie He was killer instantly in a car crash. Thank you for asking.
Share Bright Light sending love ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so sorry for your and your familys loss💔 god bless you❤
Share Bright Light I’m so sorry. X
So inspiring, I'm ashamed of the times I thought my life was tough
Incredible family!!! You're a hero Zach. You help people every day through your life. You show us we can overcome. We can live life. You're an inspiration in such a positive way. Thank you- appreciate your beautiful spirit.
This is a wonderful thing for you to share with the world. I work with adults with TBI's in OC. It has taught me a lot and they continually inspire me. One day they were going about their very typical/normal life and the next they were thrown into a new reality. Thank you for sharing this.
I want to suggest something. It could be a far shot, but it should help at least some what, since I see him able to move to some extent. Please consider it.
There is something called theraputic Horse riding. The movement of the horse is as close as possible to the movement of the human frame. I've seen people with similar injures walk again with the help of theraputic riding.
Maybe look into it. I can not guarentee anything, but it may help.
Wow what beautiful people Zack and his mom are. So positive. In seconds his life changed dramatically but yet here he is living his life to the fullest and not letting what happened to him define who he is. Good for you Zack, keep kickin ass!
Thankyou. I won't take life for granted. You inspire me.🙏🏾
Really shows you that how in the blink of an eye everything can change. Never take for granted the things you have been blessed with. Stay strong man, you're an inspiration and your family is great.
Wow you live in the same city I do! How cool to have someone so positive in the face of adversity local. Thanks for posting!
Zack, your smile, your attitude, your accomplishments are so incredible. I’m ashamed to say I would be so angry, so frustrated, so held back. I’m so impressed with you.
There aren’t the words to describe how amazing & brave you & your family are. Very few people cope with everything you have to endure with the positivity & grace that you do. Keep up the good fight.
The fact that you can share your routine and show us is incredible keep up the positive attitude much love
Life can change in the blink of an eye. A loving family is priceless . God speed my friend aim high always.
This video moved me! I am paraplegic and I understand your feelings! I live on my own and you will get there too one day! Believing you can do it is half the battle!
My husband is a quadriplegic, so I'm so glad that I found your channel. We have been married for 9 years. It's a very unconventional marriage to say the least, way more challenges than I was prepared for, but we love each other, and because of our strong faith in God, we endure. He's a great guy! He had top honors at the University of Wisconsin in their Masters program for voc. rehab. He counsels those with disabilities and has overcome so much. You are an inspiration to so many. I will be sure to show him your channel!
Zack Collie that's really awesome! All the best to you! He's always willing to help others and having his injury for over 25 years now, knows of every free resource out there, so if you ever need to talk about anything let me know. He works for the state helping people find resources, he approves free money from the state for individuals with disabilities who want to go to school, need jobs, a car, etc. He himself went to DVR and had his schooling completly paid for, along with several computers, a car and other aide devices to help. they have DVR's in every state, but usually have different names. Once again of you need anything let me know. 😊 all the best to you!!! You can do it!!!
Wow you're an awesome wife...too many garbage spouses that just say "I don't want to deal with this" and abandon the person they married. You're a special person !
May God bless you.
God is always with you and your family.
Don't give up 💪💪💪
Such a small thing but a HUGE impact on the rest of your life and that of your family ... brother .. you got my love, respect man!
I can tell how much you love your son , how you lovingly take care of him with a smile .. Iam so glad you got to keep him ! I too have a Zach ... but my Zach is in Heaven now... he drowned on his 19th birthday from a fishing accident .... the hardest day of my life ... I am glad you didn’t have to experience that, I don’t wish that on anyone.
Stay strong ! Enjoy every second ..... love and blessings to you
Nightowlnursery I’m so sorry for your loss 😢
I'm a c4 incomplete quadriplegic. Keep going man! Never give up
God bless you....what a wonderful young man you are♡
Hey brother! I just came across your channel and saw this video. It's like I was watching my own story unfold...your pics, mom's interview...virtually the same. I dove off a jetty when I was 15, should've been 20 feet deep, but it was knee deep. That was in 1990. I need to take some time and look at more of your videos. Just started my own channel recently to show people what Quads CAN DO!
i cried so hard you are amazing!!
brad volkert she's white.
hes clearly being disrespectful thank you for sticking up for me but let him run on people need to wise up and grow up
little miss pauline you do realize my dog is a frog in a hog oh my gawg
Iam handicap boy but i love my life
Man I’m sorry to hear this happened to you. You seem like such a strong guy, I wish you all the best.
Thank u for posting ur life on UA-cam ... it helps me and I know it helps a lot of other people to with there struggles in life ....thanks so much for your smile
I’m so glad you are alive. You inspire many people to persevere. Things will continue to improve for you because medicine will find a cure, I’m sure. Keep that great outlook! You’re in CA, right? I’ve been riding a motorcycle for 44 years. I could easily have ended up in your position. When I was about 6 we were boating on the Feather River and stopped to swim at Verona, where the Feather meets the Sacramento, and my brother was diving into the water and knocked the wind out of him because he hit a submerged sandbar. He could easily hate broken his neck.
The Yuba River meets the Feather River at Marysville and continues south to where it meets the Sacramento River. At some point in the late 1800’s, the gold miners started hydraulic mining, washing away whole hillsides. They choked the River up with sand and gravel so much the government outlawed hydraulic mining. The farmers downstream were complaining because they would get flooded out in the Spring. They were mining at a place called Malakoff diggings. They were getting plenty of gold and didn’t want to stop. So the mining company purchased the very first telephone system west of the Mississippi River. They had a spy in downtown Marysville. When he saw the feds were getting ready to make a raid, he would called up to Malakoff diggings and tell them to shut down. Back in the late 1800’s roads into the Sierra Nevada were scarce and in very poor shape. By the time the feds would get to the mine, it would be shut down. That first telephone line went only from Malakoff diggings to Marysville and was strictly to warn the miners to shut down. I’ve been prospecting for 25 years and have a claim. The history of gold mining in California is wild and there’s still plenty to be found. There are a couple places to learn about gold mining up in the Sierras, the Empire mine in Grass Valley has a great museum and gives tours for visitors to see how the mines operated. The Sutter Mine in Sutter Creek on Hwy 49 gives tours of the actual functioning mine. They have low profile Jeep type vehicles and you ride down into the real mine and they give a great tour. It might make a fun destination for you.
Sorry if I wrote too much, but I get carried away when it comes to California gold mining history and I figured it might interest you and give you an option for somewhere to go this summer.
Keep up the good attitude, and know a medical treatment for your condition will come in your lifetime.
It really does go to show you that life change at any moment, when you least expect it.
You survived though and that's the most important thing. All the best in your further recovery!
Zak, you were unlucky to have a bad accident but you're lucky to be surrounded by so much love and support. May your positive luck continue.
Right on and this is what I needed. Thank you for sharing your story. I am motivated and in the process of rehab. I am not paralyzed but I have a muscle disease that is progressing. I am losing the ability to walk or dress myself. I've been homebound and stir crazy but still hopeful. Hey, my thumbs still work and I just have to let people help me more. Your story has me smiling and your vibe is something. Much luv! 🙏🤘😎
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Love & Prayers being sent to you. Over the last 15 years or so I’ve watched a classmate from high school go from star quarterback, bad ass marine, strong outgoing larger than life hero to a tiny, weak, devastating & heartbreaking ALS victim. At this point he can’t do anything for himself. I’m tearing up typing this. I don’t think I’d have half the strength you guys have. Know that you’re gonna be on my mind for a long time, Sarah. (and Zack) May God bless you always.
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Sorry i did something wrong with typing. But he and his family are awesome for being so strong!
Sarahviolet T.L.C.4U are you on Twitter. . IreneJiggerKeny
U are so positive ..it give so much power to us ..lots of respect for u ..god bless u with all the happiness
I will be following your videos from now on and share them with others keep up the good work you're amazing... your mother's wonderful just an angel♡♡♡
Zack, good job on going forward! It's hard, but we adapt.. I was injured when I was 16... I'm 30 now.. c7 level injury. I was also extremely active and at the time of my injury I was very devastated! Good to know that despite the tragedy you're keeping it pushing, and it gives people hope! And as for the family thank you for being that support/love he needed. And Zack, I would recommend wearing compression socks or dress socks to help on blood circulation, swelling, achy legs, or so forth. I am normally always on my chair for long periods of time and ended up with a blood clot, not good! lol but regular stretches etc will help out our circulation.
Speechless... brings me to overthink how short and different live can be! Enjoy every moment guys. Respect to the family and the taff boy!!
Touching. Heartwarming. INSPIRING. This is the epitome of a perfect, functional family with infinite love for one another. God bless this family and keep on being strong. You have countless supporters who are rooting you on.
I’m so happy you’re alive, and you have an amazing mum. Or a family in general xx
I saw your story on Cal State Fullerton I'm currently a student there I am disabled as well and I was very touched by your video. I agree with everything you said, I had a hip disarticulation which makes it impossible for me to use a prosthetic. I manage to move around in a regular wheelchair I'm working in getting an electrical one soon.
Hi Zack, nice to meet you, my name is Mary. Wonderful memories I see, and many more to make! I have great respect for you Zack, for knowing God has you. He makes no mistakes, so keep doing your thing..he has big plans for you!
I also have great respect for your mother..she odviously knows what being a mother is. What I mean is she no matter the situation, will be there for her children, just as I would for mine.
I got a huge surprise a few days ago. My son and his girlfriend surprised me with a visit..he came all the way from Minnesota to spend the weekend with me. We had a great time! I just had to mention that..lol When I saw you here on UA-cam, at a quick glance you resembled my son.
Hope your weekend was good, and lots of good food! Take care~
Zack, you truly are an inspiration!!!. And your smile is just incredible. Bless you for your bravery, and your strength in sharing your story with us. You will do great things!!
Mary Reynolds my name is Mary too!!!
You are still great..
So nice
Mary Reynolds hi you shall really listen to William branhams sermons it really helpful for us to be close to God don't miss it really u will have results iam sure
An incredible account of facing the unthinkable tragedy and moving forward. God bless all of you!
Zach, you're wonderful person)
And your family is amazing!!!
One tough son of a gun! That whole family is. This video literally gave me goosebumps. Makes me want to do more with my life. Thank you!
This was how I became a quadriplegic as well. One last dive before leaving the beach. Zack, I salute your mom & family. For me too, my mom, dad & brothers supported me & still do. Without family, I do not know how quadriplegics cope.
@ZackCollie you are younger then me but you're my inspiration ☺ I have a t-6 SCI I had really bad spasms and now have a Baclofen pump. I want to be a makeup artist and I want to inspire others. I get round the clock cares and I have a 5 year old daughter. My SCI accured in 2014 July 11,every year sense has been hard. I get depressed where All I want to do is sleep and stay in my bed. Some days are rougher then others. My fiance is becoming more and more frustrated with taking care of me. I came across your UA-cam by mistake. I'm glad I did. You are teaching me that my life is valuable and I'm still me just a little more special. And I can do anything I put my mind to. I want to be strong and inspiring like you. ☺ I want to except this life and move forward because some days I feel sorry for myself. Thanks for having this channel. I'm a huge fan now and always stay strong and keep doing your Vids. 💪 ♿
Yes! Don't give up sounds like you have a fiance and daughter that care about you! You can still have a Great life, chose happiness!
Beautiful family and so inspirational. Zach is absolutely beautiful.
Your positive attitude is so encouraging. My wife is a nurse who took care of post-op patients and I remember her telling me attitude is everything. So happy you've just adapted and are living your life how you can! You got this man. PS - your mom rocks!
Thank you to you and your family for showing the strength, love and compassion that you all have. Thank you for being open and vulnerable and for showing us a glimpse of the hardships as well. Your attitude is contagious
I don’t see how people give you guys thump down , it’s so sad, sorry about that, but you guys are Inspiration for other people I just came to your channel, but I love you guys already
Thank you for keeping going .... you help keep he rest of us going....your an inspiration to me ...I have generalized dystonia which causes lots of disfunction and disability .....your giving me strength to push me forward 🙏
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God Bless you on your journey as well! I subscribed to your channel as well!
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Tammie Cowan thanks girl🙏I feel the love and support and love. I appreciate you 🌈
Hedge76 thank God for the internet though right? Think about it, people with injuries or medical disorders that cause paralysis or movement difficulties were really a lot more isolated and led crushingly boring lives without the internet, like if you wanted to read something someone would have to bring the book or whatever to you and you'd most likely not be able to afford a lot of reading material if you were in that condition, you'd probably be in some kind of hospital or like a private facility without much to do....out of all of human history you live in the tiny 20 year period that has the internet. How lucky are you?? Shoot some HEALTHY people just lay there immobile most of the day on their phone or computer !!
This is one of the most inspiring things I have ever seen. I once dived head first into a shallow foam pit (that was made for little kids) and injured my neck. I am really lucky I didn't get paralysed and this video truly shows how precious life could be. Zack, you are now one of my all time inspirations and I cherish you and your hard working family. Hope to see you at a concert one day! Keep killing it brother 🤝
How absolutely heartbreaking... something so innocent as diving into a wave... they say God doesn’t give you more than you can handle and seeing you and your family, looking at the strength and perseverance, there’s nothing you can’t do 🙌🏻❤️
Carrie Howes There's zero unfalsifiable evidence of any god existing.
Vandy 004 Except we’re all here and even when you drag it right down to “We came from a vacuum,” well who created the vacuum. There’s a Creator you can be sure of that. Stupid, base humans with their arrogant belief that they’re the beginning and end of everything. You’ll figure it out eventually.
Carrie Howes If the universe needs a creator then then creator needs a creator, thus we have an infinite regress.
Carrie Howes Who ever claimed we came from a vacuum? You seem to have a misunderstanding of how evolution works.
Vandy 004 hey man I agree with you, but do you really think THIS particular video is the place for these comments? There will be organized religion with or without your comments, why can't you just let these people have this if it helps them? It's not hurting you directly, let them have their crutch.
Damn as a bodyboarder I just realized how lucky I am all the times I’ve smashed my head and body into the ground under big waves.
Mitchellman that's what I'm thinking too. I've literally smashed my head into the sand so hard once that I was knocked cold for a sec. Left the beach with bad neck pain. Never thought about how dangerous that was until now.
You are inspiration, Zack
as a nurse student I know a little about the rehab stroke people need to do. I can't say many but I sent a hug for you and your mom for keep strong.
I was watching Bondi rescue and a brazilian guy ended up quadraplegic for the same reason. In fact in many episodes they warn about the sandbanks and how easy is to injure your spine by just diving in. Be careful guys when you go to the beach.
Mad respect for zack and his family and for sharing the story!
There should be warning signs about diving in the beaches; Sue the Council for lack of info/warning Dude Amount 5 M min. BJCASHMAKER@33K/30days easysteps
You are a very special and strong family. Thank you for updates.
So touched by this video.. sending love to all!
@Zack Collie my name is Jennifer Morgan, I live in Sebastian,Fl. You might have heard of my area, Sebastian inlet, where Kelly Slater surfed all the time when he was young. I surfed with him for a few years before he went Pro.
I was involved in a car accident 16yrs ago with my 3yo son, I was 22. I've had 20+back surgeries, leaving me fused from T10-S1 with peripheral nerve damage etc. I gave up for a while of seeing Drs and accepting that I will be in pain for the rest of my life and that I will no longer be able to enjoy life.
I was looking for videos to help with some exercises for some pain relief and I came across your video here. I've learned that there are people worse off then me. It breaks my heart to see someone so young, enjoying life and have an accident like yours. I have to tell you that YOU and your story ARE SO INSPIRING. You are an amazing young man to have such strength to still make your life the best it can be. Don't ever lose that.
I live in pain every day. I've been to a Dr. Michael Wang at the University of Miami. He specializes in patients like you. He does a lot of training Drs around the world and for stem cell research to repair spinal cord injuries like yourself. He is one of the TOP neurosurgeons in the WORLD. I see you live near the beach. Im not sure what coast you live on so I wanted to share his name and what he does. He has gotten quadriplegics to walk again. He has my case on his desk looking to help scarred spinal cord and peripheral nerves. You have the injury😥 but the greatest attitude, mind set to be a patient in his program.
I have a friend, he lives in Kentucky and was,excuse me, a Marine HOORAH. He fought 3 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. I was very close to him for a few years. He had an accident similar to yours except in a pool. He unfortunately hasn't had the chance to see Dr.Michael Wang. But he is still thriving strong like you. He goes to a lot of Marine camps for injured soldiers. They have great set ups for his and your injuries that allows him to keep his sharp shooting skills. Lol I wish there was a way for him to come to Fl and see Dr.Micheal Wang. But maybe there is an opportunity for you to come and see him.
I really wanted to tell you how inspiring you are for people with spinal cord injuries. I wish you the best and greatest in your life. You have an AMAZING family. Be sure to give your mom hugs everyday. Because we mom's will move Heaven and Earth for our babies. Stay strong and INSPIRING! Support and love from Sebastian Florida and a former surfer.
What a great family. You make people put there life and problems in perspective.
Im a C6 from a roll over accident at 21. Youre doing amazing, i have more function and youre doing better then me keep it up!!
Like...apesar de não entender nada em inglês.. sua história esta sendo de superação..vi sua evolução...Parabéns
Entendi q ele sofreu acidente no mar
Foi no mar ou trampolim?
ele foi dar um mergulho no mar mas bateu a cabeça em um banco de areia e quebrou o pescoço
You reminded to be happy... sometimes I stay in bed from depression and see how that is taking what I have for granted... you have a great attitude and I pray you and your family are blessed. God bless
Your story is amazing, makes me miss my Husband so much who also was a Tetraplegic spinal cord injury, God took him away from me at the age of 23 last year...
Don't give up.
Your husband is in heaven.
Don't give up.. fight fight fight..💪💪💪
God is with you always 🙏🙏🙏
@@jobyjohn3527 I find life Really difficult Without him.. every Day is hard.. my life Isn't worth Living at all.. I know 🤲🙏🥺😥
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Ok I understand your feelings..
But pray to God to overcome your difficulties.
Don't give up my sister. 🙏🙏🙏
@@jobyjohn3527 Thank you for Your kind words. Means a Lot to me xx I 😘
Zack, I broke my c4-6 playing baseball in 2011. This video hits so close to home for me. By the grace of God, I was blessed with zero paralysis. Keep being an inspiration brother. You're doing a lot of good
I lived on 44th Street in Newport Beach very close to where you had your accident. Part of the California dream is to live and play on a perfect beach like this one. Never in my wildest dreams would I ever have thought such an accident could happen there. You are a brave dude and a true inspiration. Peace, love & light ✌.
Michael Graystone Thank you
I love your story and determination. You can see it in your face. You are so inspirational. I am a nurse and work with so many quadriplegics that have given up. I cried seeing your video. Keep up the motivation and positivity!!!
"GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY!"I'm suffering through 3 injuries to my back and this pain, and days where I can't get out of bed drives me crazy. I'm very independent and active, but it's a lot of days where my pain has me laid out. And I have had all kinds of therapy. I truly commend this family. "KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK!"🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😄😄😄😄😄😁😁😁😁😁
Don't give up..my friend
God is with you always..🙏🙏🙏
You are amazing. All of you. Strength of character shines through.
With someone being a paraplegic myself this family is incredible. I don't have that in my life. Cherish every single moment you have with family and friends you never know when it could be you're last. Very emotional and inspirational
Laura Arnette
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Yeah, when I watched this I thought...at least he has an awesome family supporting him, what about the people who have few or no family in their life. Exponentially worse ! Thank God the internet is available, just imagine life disabled and super isolated....Christ that's even worse !! Stay strong !
touching video buddy, its good you have such a amazing family there for you to help you thru it all, its crazy how life can change in the blink of an eye and it makes you relies how lucky you are to have what you have when you have it. i flipped a dirt bike 12 months ago and broke my back in 2 places, but thankfully i was lucky and had no spinal cord problems and within 4 months i was back out on the dirt. i wish you all the best man, big ups from New Zealand
You're absolutely amazing! You're an inspiration! Best of all you're a fighter and if you keep pushing yourself you will overcome this!
Best wishes to you Zack!!!! You're amazing. Thank you for sharing your story.
Wow you are incredible you and your family
Inspiration to the entire world. One of the best motivational videos I have ever seen. You are a beautiful soul.
My friend became a quadriplegic due to his fire engine sliding over a cliff. I spent a week with him during his rehab. What I learned scared the heck out of me. I don't know what his new world will be like
You are amazing. Your family are true warriors. Hang in there
much respect for all.😙
May your friend recover soon..
God is with you and with your friend.🙏🙏🙏
This video was beautiful. You are such an amazing person and truly inspiring! The fact that something terrible occurred but you continue to thrive despite the challenge is awesome! Keep it up!
Never give up!!