Monthly Archives: February 2012

Introducing HeadNorth’s New Intern

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Nika Reyes

Hello everyone! My name is Nika and I’m the new social media and marketing intern at HeadNorth. I’m a senior writing major and sociocultural anthropology minor at UC San Diego. I grew up on the east coast and am new … Continue reading →

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Response TWO: Dan Tapia

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Nika Reyes

In 2008, Dan Tapia received a diagnosis from his doctor that he had a tumor on his spinal cord between the T8 and T11 vertebrae. Dan had originally gone to the doctor because of back pain, and at 31 years old … Continue reading →

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Response TWO: Matt Larquier

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Nika Reyes

On July 29th, 1998, Matt Larquier was injured while surfing in Santa Barbara when he dove headfirst into shallow water, breaking his C4-5 vertebrates. The injury resulted in quadriplegia, and although doctors told Matt he wouldn’t be able to do much … Continue reading →

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Response TWO: Stephanie Orosco

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Nika Reyes

  On June 13th, 2008 Stephanie Orosco was in a car accident that caused an injury at the T12 level of the spine and resulted in paraplegia. Stephanie connected with Project Walk, a non-profit organization whose goal is to improve the lives … Continue reading →

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