2015 Graduate Of The Quarter

Goodwill General Assembly Friday June 26th 2015
     3020 N. Westmoreland Road
     Dallas, TX 75212
We want to congratulate you on your achievements in Goodwill programs and returning to Pepsi after your job search. You are the reason we do what we do at Goodwill!

 

     Special Thanks Garland Goodwill: Manager Jana Thomas & Assistant Kimberly Green

                                                              

Goodwill Dallas Award Winner Billy Smith

Presented by Kriste Klepper



Drew Pearson on the air interview with Billy Ray Smith!

 

Drew Pearson with Hail Mary Hero of the week

88 Drew Pearson Live KTXD47

http://www.drewpearsonlive.com/

Each week Drew Pearson Live and the Hail Mary Foundation will feature a Guest and their Hail Mary Moment experience, I was blessed to be guest 1-28-15 during my birthday week.

KTXD is aired on all Cable & Satellite providers Saturday 10-11AM

Charter:  channel 22

Dish Network: channel 47

DIRECTV: channel 47

AT&T U-verse: channel 47

Time Warner : channel 24

Verizon: channel 18

Hail Mary Hero

Drew Pearson on the air interview with Billy Ray Smith!

What Will You Conquer In 2015

Yes You Can! : My Route to Freedom on Stage- by Reginald Carney

Inspirational book:  Chapter 7 "A Hero's Story" speaks about my journey, life doesn't away turn out the way we imagined.

Few Silent Auction Winners Jan 9th 2015

Thanks For Your Support

Butch Wesson with UT signed football Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley & OU signed nike football Bob Stoops(not pictured Wine & topper and 2 signed Kansas State basketballs Bruce Weber)

Armanda Banda with signed football "The Play Maker #88 2007 Hall of Fame"
 Michael Irvin

 

Tammy Self Suarez with Inspiration Book,Yes You Can! Chapter 7 "A Hero's Story" speaks about Billy Ray Smith

Helen & Dan Walsh with Inspiration book,Yes You Can! Chapter 7 "A Hero's Story" speaks about Billy Ray Smith (not pictures Gold & Silver Starbucks cup with coffee and signed adidas basketball Bob Knight)

2014 LC Holiday Shootout T-Shirt

Sponsored by Taco Casa

Teams in Shootout

 Colleyville Heritage, Mesquite Horn, Wylie, Mesquite Horn, Grapevine, Irving Nimitz and Lakeview Centennial

2014 LC Holiday Basketball Tournament & Silent Auction

December 29nd-31st at Lakeview Centennial HS, Hosted by TACO CASA

Thankful and grateful for Lakeview Centennial Booster Club/Head boys basketball coach J.T Locklear and others, on being the beneficiary member of the Garland community during this Holiday Season, for the upcoming LC Holiday Tournament/Silent Auction.

Come Join the Fun and see some Holiday Hoops!!!

All proceeds of the LC Holiday Tournament & Silent Auction will be donated to former South Garland High School graduate Billy Smith, he was recently paralyzed and need assistance with medical bills, physical therapy and home modification for wheelchair accessible.

Any Questions Contact:  Coach J.T. Locklear
                                         Head Boy's Basketball Coach
                                         Lakeview Centennial HS
                                         214-923-8936

Silent Auction Items and details will be posted on 12/29/14

Schedule for 2014 LC Shootout



Doctors Healthcare & Rehab Center

Thankful for being able to utilize the Rehab Center for Physical Therapy (2-3 days) a week, been going since March 3rd, 2014 and notice tremendous strength and endurance in my legs. The therapists below have been supportive and shared some words of encourage during my short time. 



Physical Therapists

NuStep T4r Recumbent Cross Trainer

Scifit Upright and Recumbent Bike- Swivel Seat



 Floor Mounted Parallel  Bars

Dip Rickshaw machine

 Wall Pulley Double Mount

Dining Area



Lounge Area



Crowley Research & Rehabilitation Lab

"I've been able to see a vision of how it is to walk again."                                                                      

                                                                                                       



NuStep TRS 4000 Exercise Machine

Wow like to thank God for amazing friends on Facebook who donated money to get me a home equipment machine, will utilize 2-3 times daily.  Overwhelm with joy, will put this machine to the total test, feeling very blessed.

 

DAR's- Department of Assistive and Rehabilitatives Services

Like to say thanks  Billy Belz- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Garland, TX) been working with me since hospital discharge 4-5-13.

This program helps people who have physical or mental disabilities prepare for, find or keep employment. I benefited from program utilizing Dart transit-meeting Dr. appointments and rehab appointments

Rehab Reunion- 2013 UT Southwestern Medical Center Inpatient Rehabilitation

11-7-13 Reunited with patients and staff to celebrate our rehab accomplishments

Dear UT Southwestern Staff,

Words cannot express my appreciation for the wonderful care I received at UT Southwestern.  The entire staffing was professional and friendly to be around, special thanks to my physical therapist (Edward Cruz) for supporting me during a life changing event, your expertise made it easier for me to continue pushing myself once I left the hospital.

Thank you again.

 

Hors d'oeuvre

 Hors d'oeuvre

Hors d'oeuvre

 Hors d'oeuvre

Hors d'oeuvre

 Reuniting

 Reuniting

 Reuniting

 Sharing Accomplishment 

Sharing Accomplishment



Sharing Accomplishment

 Sharing Accomplishment

Stephanie-Recreational Therapist

Edward Cruz- Physical Therapist

Jennifer Yang, M.D.



Embrace your challenges

"Life is difficult, This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see the truth, we transcend it.  Once we truly know that life is difficult-once we truly understand and accept it-then life is no longer difficult.  Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters." - M. Scott Peck

Progress 9 Months after hearing I was a Paraplegic, click on link below:
Embrace, Have Patience and Believe

2013 Speaking Engagement at L.O.V. Ministries, Mens Breakfast

10-26-13 Speaking Engagement

 

Thanks Xavier Williams for your time; I appreciate sharing my story with the men and youth at L.O.V. Ministries.

 

Speaking Engagement Clip at L.O.V. Ministries