From Depression to Inspiration — Fred Meyling

After two spinal cord injuries, most people would surrender to depression, but not Fred Meyling. Instead, he focused on recovery and then on helping inspire others that found themselves in his situation. While working on earning a living so that he could take care of his family, he found that the job market was not kind to those that are confined to a wheelchair. This time was filled with many painful rejections while he was trying to find work, but also gave him an idea for charity work that he could pursue. Rejection affects everyone differently, but it also speak volumes to who someone really is. Fred Meyling did not give up however due to rejection. He instead worked harder to find a way to make a living and support his family which inspired others.