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

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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