This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the honor of speaking with Rick Futia who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and Disability Advocate and his nephew and author of the book Rickicello: The Rockstar Life of a Paraplegic Paisan; Jag Jefferson. We spoke about the Mountain Dew commercial that essentially led to Rick becoming paralyzed, getting nearly 9 months in rehabilitation after the injury, and the difficulty adapting to life in a wheelchair early on. We also spoke about Rick becoming one of the bay area's most eligible bachelors in the early 80s, the story of his family immigrating from Italy in the 1950s, and the importance of friends and family after suffering a spinal cord injury. Connect with the guys at the website and social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Rick Futia/Jag Jefferson:
IG: @rickicello
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