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Please take a look below at my videos. Through my story, I use what happened to me to inspire others to appreciate their abilities.
| About MeIn 1987, Richard Gaskin, a Queens NY resident, was shot by a friend over a personal dispute. The result would change Richard's life and those around him forever. The bullet severed his spine leaving him unable to walk. This meant that from now on, Richard would be confined to a wheelchair. Richard's well being now depended on his family and friends, all of whom, fortunately for him, were extremely loyal and wanted to be there for him. Richard was never a trouble maker or into the negative things that his surroundings had an abundance of. He was a local DJ, and aspiring artist, who was on the fast track to making a career for himself. He also was becoming proficient in Hung Gar Kung-Fu, which taught him the discipline he needed to succeed. It was in part envy over his accomplishments and chosen life style, that brought Richard to his fate with some one he trusted. Moving on, Richard would slowly regain his ability to be the artist that he was. As the years went by, it occurred to him that turning his music into a message for young people could encourage them to stay focused andfollow their dreams, while avoiding the many pitfalls in life. In 2005, after doing a tribute song to Christopher Reeve, a hero of his, Richard was invited by the Christopher Reeve Foundation to perform at the Capitol Building in the company of Dana Reeve, Hillary Clinton, and other senators.politicians, many renown doctors. Since then, Richard has been asked to perform at various venues related to paralysis, and has taken part in round table discussions and gala events with New Jersey’s Governor Corzine, and Governor Cody, as well Michael J. Fox, and other celebrities who are fighting for research needed to cure paralysis and other degenerative diseases. In addition to his appearances, Richard has founded an non-profit organization called,the “I Believe Inc”. The purpose of the foundation is to promote awareness of the research being done and currently needed to help cure the diseases and conditions that affect him, and so many others. This is done by utilizing technology, to make informative presentations, and to spread the word via mediums such as audio, video, and the web. This method, in conjunction with live performances, will go a long way to getting people involved in such an important cause.
Spirit After many years of learning a new life and what challenges I now had to face. My strength came from those who became my hands and feet. My family and true friends. Encouraging me to find that gift from God and constructing my dreams in any physical state. Once I began putting the pieces together, I became an advocate for spinal cord injury through Hip Hop, video editing, entertaining and speaking. Letting our youth know about the choice we can make can changed a person's life but also let those whose lives were changed continue to believe in purpose. |
Aspirations
I am looking for my next big adventure. There are still many places I want to visit and even more to which I want to return. The camera is charged up and my backpack is packed; drop me a line if you know where I should go next.
