Nick Fener "Get Busy Living"

Fener’s Fiercely Facing Fears Friday

Nick Fener may be a man who lost his legs, but what he does not lack is will, determination, or fortitude. I met Nick this past summer, it was a warm sunny day in southern California, he was swimming in the pool, allowing his body to move freely through the water, floating, as he once did as a skydiving instructor floating through the air.

On May 20, 2011 Nick’s life was forever changed, his parachute collapsed 70-100 feet above the ground, he hit the ground with such severe impact he lost both of his legs. He also lost function and mobility while injuring his spinal chord. Nick underwent a thirteen- hour spine surgery, and was in a drug-induced coma for eight days.

Nick easily could have given up, and resigned to the fact he would never live a “real-life” again, however he had a positive outlook, and with the support of his family and friends he began to take the steps necessary to live his best life.

Once a professional athlete, his motto was, “I’m either working hard or playing hard.” His new motto was “get busy living”

With will, determination, and fortitude, less than two years after his life altering accident, Nick will skydive again, this Saturday!!!  Please check out his journey at The Nick Fener Project on Facebook, or follow his journey of recovery at  blog  www.NickFener.com