In 2010, Chris Norton, a Luther student was tackled on a kickoff playing football at Luther. With several vertebrae severed, he was told he only had a 3% chance of walking. Chris wasn't about to let that get the most of him. Besides taking classes, he took this entire last semester working towards the goal of walking again, with the goal of walking across the stage to receive his diploma.
Since the accident, Chris has begun a foundation called SCI-CAN, to support people with Spinal Cord Injuries. His faith, determination, and perseverance has been a model for so many Luther students and people across the United States, showing that it is possible to put your mind to something and follow your dreams.
On Sunday, we had the joy of watching Chris fulfill his dream and walk across the stage at graduation with the help of his fiance. It was a tear filled moment to see someone who has worked so incredibly hard to receive his diploma.
Chris is someone who I think we can all strive to be like. Someone who works hard, and tries to leave the world a better place by helping others.
The link to Luther's graduation is here. (Chris walks at 1:30:00, and the speaker, Mike Danforth speaks at 20:00)
Chris has been interviewed numerous times this week and it has been so cool to see the positive impact he has made upon so many people!
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