#shalieve Cuff Bracelet in Sterling Silver

Benefiting The Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation

A portion of the proceeds from every sterling silver bracelet sold will be donated to The Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation which supports people who have suffered spinal cord injuries (more information on the Fund is below). Shazier knows support is critical to ensuring positive outcomes and not everyone has access to the help and care they need to restore their bodies and minds after this kind of injury. The first 100 people to purchase a bracelet will receive a thank you card personally signed by Ryan!

A mantra is defined as a sacred word or text. #shalieve is a mantra that truly conveys that sentiment. 

Ryan Shazier is a former Pittsburgh Steeler who suffered a traumatic back injury during a Monday Night Football game against the Bengals in December 2017. He was carted off on a back board. It was devastating to watch. If you're a Steelers fan or an Ohio State fan, you likely already know his story. His comeback has been nothing short of amazing. Did you see him announce the Steelers pick at the 2018 draft less than six months later? Have you seen his box jump? Just so you know we're talking about an injury that left him fearing he may never walk again. Like I said, nothing short of amazing. 

#shalieve has been his mantra since before his injury but boy didn't it take on new meaning after? Having suffered from back injuries myself and chronic pain for many years this really took on new meaning for me as well. This is a man who I look up to and call a true inspiration. If you follow his journey, you know what I mean. Having seen him with the team within the confines of Heinz Field makes it all seem like a dream. But he would probably disagree noting the amount of hard work and persistence it took to get him to where he is today. Shazier officially announced his retirement in September of 2020.

#shalieve, simple yet powerful. It means a lot to many people and with everything going on in the world right now, it takes on an even larger significance. While I can only somewhat relate to his struggles physically, I think we can all relate to needing a #shalieve right now in our world. I mean, who doesn't love a good comeback?

This sterling silver bracelet fits women and men and is made in New York City. Item typically ships in 2 to 3 business days. Thank you for supporting this very worthy cause. 

Although research for a cure to spinal cord injuries is encouraging, there is no proven way to restore function completely, but that does not necessarily mean there is no chance to recover independence. There is always hope for at least some improvement after SCI, but there are no guarantees. It often takes waiting several months after the accident to appreciate the extent and implications of the injury. The extent of the recovery is often dependent on the:

• The nature of the injury
• Self-motivation of the patient
• Quality, speed, and frequency of rehabilitation services
• The patient's support network's commitment of time, energy, resources, and patience, and compassion
• Ease of navigating a very sophisticated and complicated service system

Ryan Shazier knows he can walk today, in large part, because he has a robust support system and received the most progressive rehabilitation services in his area. He knows firsthand that more individuals could lead productive lives with proper help and support. The Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation ("The Fund") is focused on building pathways for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in Western Pennsylvania to achieve their optimal recovery. The Fund's priority is SCIs caused by sports-related injuries and vehicular accidents. To optimize an individual's recovery so they can live boldly as they face new challenges, The Fund will leverage the donations it receives to provide financial assistance and navigation support:

• Enables more SCI individuals with the potential to receive the same rehabilitation benefits, regardless of their type of insurance or bank account.
• Provides the individual and his/her caretakers streamlined access and resources that will support their rehabilitation such as respite care, a piece of equipment, emergency transportation, and counseling.
• Motivates and connects individuals and their families by offering support sessions, celebrations, and group events.

Contact information from sales of the #shalieve cuff bracelet will be shared with The Fund.