In what is a true success story that is nothing short of a miracle, a Staten Island teenager thought to be paralyzed after suffering a spinal injury during a Polar Plunge is not only walking again, but he’s now giving back in a big way
In what is a true success story that is nothing short of a miracle, a Staten Island teenager thought to beis not only walking again, but he's now giving back in a big way.
Michael Wright defied all odds back in 2019, after doctors feared the then-17-year-old's injury would prevent him from ever walking again. Doctors said he was rushed to the hospital immediately following the injury on Dec. 4, 2018, and was quickly put into surgery. Dr. Edwin Chang performed lumbar fusion to relieve pressure on Michael's spine and he said he saw hopeful signs immediately after surgery.Stay informed about local news and weather. Get the NBC 4 New York app for
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