Krystina Jackson

In January 2002, over winter break, Krystina was 19 years old when she suffered a devastating C 4-5 SCI in a snowboarding accident at Bear Valley ski resort, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Growing up in Philadelphia and being a huge Rocky fan, Krystina just kept repeating her favorite quote in her head …

She spent the next two months recovering at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's SCI Rehab Center before returning home to Stockton.  Krystina continued her rehabilitation at home and in the Fall of 2002, she was ready to return to school and graduated in 2009 from the University of Pacific’s Eberhardt School of Business with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Currently, she operates a Wheelchair/Powerchair accessories business online at www.Gustobykw.etsy.com

"I am grateful for each day. Some days are full of challenges. I appreciate where they’ve taken me and who I’ve had to become. Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations."