“My story is about triumph over tragedy, and the purposeful decisions I have made to push myself harder, higher and better no matter what life has thrown my way.”
Most people in his situation never leave the hospital.
However, with the support of those around him and an incredible amount of inner strength and determination Perry made a major decision: "Let's get moving."
Perry is one of Australia's most highly sought after motivational speakers who has addressed such groups as the Australian Cricket Team, the Australian Defence Forces and many others.
Perry has established his own Foundation in 2005 to provide vital support and funds for researchers in their plight to find a cure for paralysis.
Adam Gilchrist is proud to be associated with the Perry X Foundation as an Ambassador.
Finding a cure for paralysis is not the single answer researchers will find, they will also be able to find cures for many degenerative illnesses that most of us have been touched or affected by including diabetes, multiple sclerosis, parkinsons' disease and cancer.
To learn more or register your support of the Perry X Foundation, please e-mail the Foundation at foundation@perryx.com.
To see Perry speaking click here