Eric Le Lann (2015)

Yes, I pray all the time and I'm so thankful for the blessings that God has put in my life. I will never take them for granted because the stuff that I see almost on a daily basis makes me realize how fortunate I really am, and to not complain but help where I can.

I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter. This injury never gets any easier to deal with. But there are so many resources. First, I would recommend connecting with the Reeve Foundation's Paralysis Resource Center and requesting a peer mentor. Someone who is around your daughter's age and is living with paralysis. Second, I would ask the PRC about facilities in your area that may have activities or physical therapy to get her out of the house and moving around. The people I have met at Kessler rehab, I consider a lot of them my best friends. Please tell your daughter to connect with me on Facebook and Twitter. I would be happy to help where I can. This injury may not get easier, but there is hope.

I have huge hope that regenerative medicine will help get me out of my chair someday. But until I know 100% that it's going to work I am not trying anything right now. There's so much happening in research and I believe that there will be a breakthrough very soon. I'm trying to raise funds for The Big Idea () which is epidural stimulation of the spinal cord. Four guys can now stand and move their legs because of epidural stimulation. But what's even more exciting, is that they can also now regulate body temperature as well as their bowel, bladder and sexual function. Thank you for contributing to this very important field of research.

Yes, I am working on a lot with a lot of stim on my back and trunk by using a standing frame to try to help balance myself as much as possible. I have recovered movement in my shoulders, my trunk. I have full range of motion in my neck. And even get some fingers to twitch every now and then. Every day, I'm hopeful for more breakthroughs, which is why it is so important to keep focused on the future and advancing research for spinal cord injuries. There's no such thing as little gains or little wins - everything leads to the big victory of getting out of my chair.

He put himself in a tough situation since everything went so public. It was hard for the university not to react to it.

I think it was really tough because I really do like Coach Flood. But in this generation of football, it seems like if you aren't getting 10 plus wins per year, you're gone. We shall see...

Right before, I was just trying to make a big play because of the situation of the game we were in. Not thinking about getting hurt at all. Then to right after, not knowing if I was going to be living to see another day. Honestly, I felt no pain at all, which I am kinda happy about because I can imagine how excruciating it could have been. I did have trouble breathing which was the scariest moment of my life.

What's up bro! And I gotta go with the chicken quesadillas with only chicken and cheese with a side of fries. you know I'm extra picky lol. As long as my Broncos are winning I'm happy.

Yes I have met a lot of people. But the only person I have been in the presence of twice and have yet to go up to him because I was starstruck is Michael Jordan.

1. For me, it is where I live, Avenel, is the last part of North Central Jersey. And South Central, I would say the last part is Trenton.
2. Subs
3. Taylor Ham
4. Steak House 85 along with many many diners

I definitely am proud to call myself a former Buc. And I do keep up with the team checking to see if they're winning and whatnot, even though I am a die hard Denver Broncos fan. But the Buccaneers will always have a place in my heart.

Not being able to take care of myself is definitely the hardest. And also not being able to regulate my body temperature, which means most of the time I am very cold and living up here in Jersey isn't always the ideal temperature.

I support my foundation, Team LeGrand of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. You can get involved by going to and joining my team and being a part of my foundation to raise money. Team LeGrand works directly with the Reeve Foundation to move research forward and help get people out of their wheelchairs.

My dream was always to have a long career in the NFL, retire and become a sports broadcaster. My favorite people growing up to watch were Chris Berman and Kirk Herbstreit.

Yes, they have always had my back through everything and I can't thank them enough. I really enjoyed working on the Rutgers Radio Network with them as I expand my broadcasting career.

1. Clemson 2. Alabama 3. Oklahoma 4. Michigan State

I love Peyton Manning and I want him to come back and be successful, again. I want him to go out kind of like Ray Lewis did. But, if Brock keeps on winning I am very happy with that, as long as we get a ring at the end. Bring the Lombardi back to Denver lol

I love being around the game of football. Football has made me into the person I am today. When it's football season, my excitement for life goes up even more. Gotta love football Saturdays and Sundays. Every time I see an injury I always pray for the person because I know how serious they can be. Safety is important and the game is doing everything it can to make it more safe.

Even though I do have one named after me and didn't eat 5 of them in 45 minutes, sssshhhhh don't tell anybody haha... but my favorite one is the Fat Bedi Boy no marinara sauce with ketchup. That consists of a cheeseburger, mozzarella sticks, grilled chicken, french fries and ketchup.

I gotta go with my hometown Woodbridge since it's only 5 mins. away from my house.

No I've never been depressed from this injury. I think about people that have it 10 times worse than I do which keeps me positive and motivated to help where I can help and live life to the fullest. I also have a great support system with my family, friends and people I don't even know who send messages of encouragement.

My family is everything. This injury has brought us all so much closer. Makes me realize everything happens for a reason.

Therapy has been great. It's played a huge role in my recovery. Without the NeuroRecovery Network, I don't know how much progress I honestly would have made. I still see recoveries to this day.

I donate money that I raise at my walk every year to his work and I really respect everything he does.

The best advice? Live life to the fullest without letting the injury hold me back from doing what I want to do. The worst advice was telling me that I wouldn't be able to do stuff and to get used to it.

Nah, college football makes way too much money for universities to just disappear. The football world is doing everything they can right now to help with injuries and making it safer. But football is a violent game and every player knows it.

I've yet to meet him but my mom has talked on the phone with his mom a few times after the injury. Hoping one day to get down to NOLA and connect with him.

Christopher Reeve once said, "I dream of a world with empty wheelchairs." I dream the same thing each and every day and I bELieve it will happen in my lifetime.
I've heard of you guys through the Paralysis Resource Center. Thank you for all that you do and please reach out to teamlegrand@christopherreeve.org and I'd be happy to offer my perspective.

I have many many pump up songs that make me want to run through a brick wall. But I would have to say Lil Wayne, Sky is the Limit.

I want to keep on expanding my broadcasting career to hopefully make it on College Game Day one day. And I also want to travel the world with my motivational speaking career, especially once I get up and walking. I will always put Team LeGrand first and keep focus on fundraising for cures for spinal cord injury.

My mental stimulation is travelling to somewhere warm and living the dream. I know I'm very lucky, I have incredible opportunities and there are always tough days. But I have a great support system. It's hard to be down with everything I have going on. I am blessed.

I use a universal mounting system which attaches to the arm of my wheelchair. Then velcro my cellphone to the mount. I put a stylus pen in my mouth and go to town lol. Most people living with paralysis will use a stylus pen or dictation software. People don't realize how helpful social media is to someone living with a disability. It allows us to connect with family, friends and supporters.

Hmmmm... I know in baseball you have to fill a lot of time in so I would have a lot of stories to tell. haha

There's so many positives it's hard to keep track, which is a great thing. Negative thing is that I have to learn patience lol. I know I'm lucky to have so many opportunities and positive moments in my life. My NFL prediction will always be the Denver Broncos winning it all. I've been starstruck a few times. Lil Wayne was definitely one of the coolest. And Beyonce.

Yes, Erin is a great friend and my first actual celebrity tweet when I created Twitter. She reached right out.

Right now there's so much progress with The Big Idea and epidural stimulation. It's helped four guys move their legs again and stand and even restore functions like temperature regulation, bowel, bladder and sexual function. I have no doubt that more treatments are on the way. In the meantime, there are resources through the Reeve Foundation like the Paralysis Resource Center () that was really helpful for me and my mom when I was first injured. No matter the question, they are always there to help me through any complication.

I do enjoy the NeuroRecovery Network mostly because I am up on my feet in a harness and it feels like I am walking again. It's called locomotor training and I saw huge recovery from that therapy by doing over 500 sessions. Most people do not have the opportunity to have so many sessions or even access this type of therapy which is why I stay focused on Team LeGrand so that we can raise funds and bring this therapy to anyone who needs it.

I look forward to working with them every game because there is never a dull moment and I pretty much am belly laughing every time we go off of air at Ray and at Chris trying to control Ray. It is amazing. That needs to be on reality TV haha.

It is definitely dealing with the cold - I can't regulate my body temperature as a result of my spinal cord injury. It is a minute by minute thing so I'm always looking for 70 plus degree weather or travelling with a portable heater.
I stay so positive because of all the opportunities in my life and all the people who look up to me. I take this on as a responsibility to be that person they can look up to in tough times.

Graduating from RU baby!

Broncos all day baby.

I don't know if I have a specific player, but the best part about my teammates is how we can all come back for a game, practice or at someone's event for their foundation and it's like we never missed a beat. And that's across all ages. We truly consider ourselves R family.

I'm Team Manning but I'm not upset about getting Ws with Osweiler.

Epi stim from the Reeve Foundation are helping people get up out of their chairs and would improve my life considerably. But there is so much excitement in the field that I know there are cures within reach.

Yeah, that's a great race. Wings for Life is a great organization. If you find yourself in Jersey in June, definitely hit up Team LeGrand's A Walk to Believe.

If they were to expand, only to 6 teams so the first two could have a bye. And we can get more teams in there which means more college football games.

Stay positive. Lean on your support system even when you may not want to be bothered. You'll eventually realize the people that really want to help you in life and that's one of the most important things.

Nothing like being able to go down the shore on a nice summer day.

My mom just read that, lololol