quadriplegics

Tells the story of wheelchair rugby athlete Mark Zupan, who became a quadriplegic as a result of an automobile accident; Zupan, known for his involvement in the documentary film "Murderball" shares insights into his situation.

In a moment, Chris went from a talented eighteen-year-old college football player with a promising future to a quadriplegic with a 3 percent chance of ever moving or feeling anything below his neck, much less walking again. Determined to prove the doctors wrong, he pushed himself through grueling, daily workouts until four years later, he did the impossible. Chris walked across the stage to receive his college diploma with the help of Emily, the love of his life and the worlds astonished applause. Meanwhile, Emily faced her own challenges as she sunk into a deep battle against anxiety and depression. Despite having a devoted fiance, a fulfilling career working with youth, and a strong faith, she couldn't shake the mental darkness that clouded their promising future. Day by day, decision by decision, Chris and Emily committed themselves to taking the extra step, trusting God, and leaning on the help of others.

After he is left paralyzed from the shoulders down, noted New York forensic investigator Lincoln Rhyme must rely on his assitant, rookie Amelia Donaghy, to help him track down the serial killer who is terrorizing New York City.

Explores the life of Mar Buoniconti, who playing college football in 1985 was paralyzed from the shoulders down, and how he has dedicated his life now to finding a cure for paralysis.

The former wide receiver for the Boston Patriots recounts the ordeal of his paralyzing football injury and describes the inspiration and strength he found in his religious faith during his long period of adjustment.

Just weeks before her wedding, four of Rachelle Friedman's friends threw her a bachelorette party. At the end of a perfect evening of dancing and celebration, they decided to take a moonlight swim. One of her friends playfully pushed her into the water two feet too far from the deep end. That chilling moment changed their lives forever. Rachelle broke her neck and was paralyzed from the chest down. She would never walk again. On the night of the accident, the five girls made an unspoken agreement to never reveal the name of the friend who had pushed Rachelle into the pool--and their bond has remained unbroken. As Rachelle undergoes a physical battle for her life, her friend struggles emotionally to prevent one moment in time from defining her forever. The Promise chronicles Rachelle's relationship with her fiancee and their struggle with her paralysis and rehab, the physical challenges of intimacy, and ultimately, their fairy-tale wedding.

A profile of the actor who began life as a lonely child in New Jersey who skyrocketed to stardom portraying Superman on film. Looks at his friendships and romances, and his life after the tragic riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down.