Young Man Paralyzed since 2009 Was Told He Would Never Walk, but Does So at His Graduation

A young man paralyzed while training soccer at school shocked the world when he took his very first steps in 12 years. Surprisingly, he even went to his graduation ceremony wearing wearable technology.

There are no limits to what a person can do, provided they show their dedication and determination. Regardless of obstacles and hindrances, even the toughest becomes easy if you don't give up.

Corey Borner of Desoto, Texas has shown the world that anything can be achieved with persistence, hard work, and unwavering confidence in one's strengths and abilities.

Borner has been in a wheelchair for 12 years, paralyzed from the waist down after a terrible injury sustained during soccer practice at DeSoto High School in the spring of 2009. He related about the horrific experience:

"She [the doctors] said I hardly had a chance to walk because my spinal cord was so badly damaged. But I was ready to go. I told myself that I would be leaving this chair in no time. "

After his spinal injury, Borner's life came to an unexpected standstill. Not only was his athletic career over, he now had to use a wheelchair to get around. Although initially hit hard, he decided to face this challenge head on.

Borner said he was beginning to believe in his mind that he would leave again. Unfortunately he was surrounded by a lot of people who always told him different things. Even so, the support of loved ones kept him going. The 28-year-old also commented:

"You just have to take the negative and turn it into a positive. What are you going to do to improve your situation?"

The young man revealed that he began looking for moments of calm, often spending "alone time" under his favorite tree outside of his home in DeSoto. Such activities gave him a better perspective and spurred him on to his first steps.

Borner's life changed when his doctor at Baylor Scott & White Health Institute for Rehabilitation told him about an exoskeleton suit, a wearable technology that could help him walk again. Börner remembered what his mother had told him:

“My mother said, 'Be strong and keep the faith. Just believe that you will be able to get in. '"

On June 8, 2021, Borner wore the exoskeleton suit for the first time and took his first steps. Soon after, news that Börner was walking in the exoskeleton suit made the rounds of local media, especially after completing his 826 steps.

At the time, Börner was studying communications technology at UNT Dallas, and they asked if he wanted to take the stage at his graduation. He happily agreed and surprised his family. When his mother saw him running, she said:

“It's just a dream come true. I haven't seen him take a step for 12 years. "

The young college graduate shared a tweet saying he graduated on August 15, 2021, which to date has garnered over 10,000 likes and multiple comments from internet users.

Despite his desolate situation, Börner went to great lengths to give something back to his community. He spends a lot of time giving motivational speeches and organizing football camps for children.

To celebrate Borner's phenomenal journey, the city of DeSoto has declared September 7th to be "Corey Borner Day". It is clear that Borner's inspiring story of survival and recovery deserves to be highlighted, valued, and shared as much as possible.

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