Brad Brooks

Brad Brooks

I am a quadriplegic of 26 years. I have spent most of my paralyzed life motivating, encouraging, and inspiring others with mobility issues, especially spinal cord injuries. I have traveled several miles just to try and lift spirits and offer words of hope to others who might be down on themselves for being in the condition they are in. I’m very proud of the fact that I have the ability to gain peoples trust which allows me to be good at what I do and that is to help people through times of crisis. Before I realized my potential working at SKIL, I had been the kind of person who felt compassion for others and would help them out any way I could if it was possible. I live my life on the belief that I was allowed to live so I could help folks out who are not as fortunate as me or others. I believe that everybody should live their life to the fullest of their potential and if you don't try, you don't know what that potential might be. I love to drive, mow lawns, rebuild cars, fish, go to NASCAR races, repair things etc. I had my accident that paralyzed me 1 month after my wedding and learned that I was going to have a child shortly after that. I feel that was destiny as it would be the only chance at children for me. My marriage didn't survive but I raised my son since birth pretty much on my own. I have rebuilt at least 15 engines and project cars since my paralysis. To me, life didn't begin until my accident as I was a person with no direction or purpose other that to wake up and see what life would throw at me. I think I am good at what I do because I have struggled through life and solved many problems on my own which made me experienced. Sometimes that is the best way to learn. The person I am most grateful for in my quest to realize my potential is Greg Jones as he is the one who discovered me and gave me the opportunity to help others at a more rapid rate. I love my job because I get a lot of satisfaction from being able to be somebodies hero on a daily basis. It's very rewarding when you can see the appreciation on peoples face when you accomplish something that nobody thought could be done. This is a little about me and what I'm about. I hope I can inspire others with our lay out of this power point presentation. The main thing to know about our work is you must have the ability to care for others to be effective. Thank You for your time.