The 18 year old snowboarder broke his neck while attempting a daring aerial jump over a road at a Victorian snowfield and became an instant quadriplegic. In the frightening days, weeks and months that were to come, when survival itself seemed like an outside chance, Josh set himself a mission: to not only live, but to walk again.
A snowboarder with professional potential before the accident, Josh was told by spinal cord experts in both Australia and the US that he might never get out of bed again. But with the unwavering support of his mother, Kay, who orchestrated a healing program which brought together an unlikely team (including a chiropractor, psychic, massage therapist and healer) Josh walked out of Victoria’s Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre only three months later. In 2003, while still technically, a quadriplegic, Josh returned to snowboarding and motorbike riding.
you are an Inspiration to us all mate . Im glad to have you as one of my closest life long friends
Dear Josh,
You are an inspirational ‘legend’ to me and my family and what you did for my cousin Bronte Holland during the toughest days of his life will never be forgotten. THANK YOU for having the courage, wisdom, friendship, love and pure grit! Good Luck with all your DREAMS., and thank you for sharing what would have to be your toughest road to conquer – LIFE. Kind Regards, Donna & family xx
So proud to see this website up, you’re a superstar. Love you Josh. From your old mate El x