About Us

Who I am

I had just started my freshman year at the University of Florida and was coming off a strong first semester when everything changed — I was in a boating accident that completely flipped my world.

When I realized the extent of what had happened, it wasn’t easy. I shut down. I didn’t want to talk to anyone or even leave my room. But I still showed up to every therapy session — because deep down, I knew it was going to help. Still, I wasn’t happy. I was physically healing, but mentally, I was stuck.

I knew I'd be okay eventually. The question was how fast I'd get there.

Now, I drive. I graduated from UF. I work in cybersecurity, I play adaptive sports, I live independently — I made it through. But on that journey, I saw two things clearly:

Not everyone has access to adaptive sports. And not everyone has someone who's been there before to lean on for support and real advice.

That's why I started Don't Wait For It. Because I remember what it meant to have that support system — someone who actually understood what I was going through. I had access to the kind of movement and community that helped me rebuild my life.

Everyone deserves that same chance.

Our Mission

Don't Wait For It pushes people with spinal cord injuries to live a more active lifestyle. We do this by:

  • Helping pay for physical therapy that is too expensive for most people

  • Showing people that recovery and an active life ARE possible

  • Helping purchase equipment when needed