Inspired by Jesse
I have known Jesse Billauer since he was 16 years old. We went to the same school in Malibu together. So just the other day on his 30th birthday, he showed the screening of his life story. 
When Jesse was just 17 years old, on March 25,1996, while surfing, he was hit by the crest of a wave and flew headfirst into a shallow sandbar. Immediately, his body went limp; he found himself floating face-down in the water, unable to turn over. Jesse held his breath, waiting for the ocean to flip him over. Once a wave provided the initial push that he needed he was able to call out to his friends for help. At first, they thought he was joking, but the severity of the situation soon dawned on them. His friend, Brad Stanley, quickly swam over and managed to get Jesse safely out of the water and onto the sand. With the help of friend Brett Sanson they kept Jesse stabilized until the helicopter arrived and transported him to the UCLA Medical Center. At the hospital, it was determined that he had suffered a complete spinal cord injury, the kind sustained by Christopher Reeve. Jesse was now a quadriplegic. He had no sensation or movement below mid-chest and limited use of his arms and hands.
Since Jesse’s life-changing accident, he has created a foundation called Life Rolls On, which is a non-profit 501(c)3 Foundation dedicated to increasing awareness about spinal cord injuries.
I truly have never met anyone more inspiring! Love you Jes and Happy Birthday!
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wow this story is really inspiring it really touched me.i live in lebanon and i want to spread the word around about Life Rolls On foundation.people like u Mr Billauer help us avoid spinal cord injuries.
thank u sir for that
Wow! What a inspiring story! Its great to see individuals that have a tradegy but come out of it, embracing it and willing to educated and help others in the same situation. That’s great & thanks for sharing his story.
Have a good day!
Tenecia ;-)
One more thing before I go….LOL…Can I just say how excited I am about Season 3 premire on Sunday!!!! I have been counting down…I love your show!!!!!I got the whole day planned out! Appetizers and party time! LOL!
SO SO SO excited!!
Tenecia ;-)
Hey Kim,
I just wanted to say how great it is that Your friend turned such a life changing tramus into something positive. I’m sorry he had to go through what he did and i Pray for him. It’s also great how you share stories like this with us.
That was an inspirational story,Ms.Fab.Your friend is truly an star,and his courage is amazing.I hope all is well,& he knows he has lots of love from others.Enjoy ur day,xox(=
Also, I wanted to say you are such an inspiration with what you do for your friends, family, and those in need. I hope that as a teacher I can inspire my students they way you have inspired me. Love you, Doll!
Dito Kim,
Give him my blessing..
Xoxo,
PiNky
Wow, that is sooo sad… but very cool, that he has a foundation. Kim will you ever start a foundation? When are you going to have a clothing line? You girls will hit new heights in the fashion world! You guys have style and its all different.
dear kim,
could i get an autograph pic of you? you have been an inspiration to me. and i listen to all the advice you give. Valentines day was hard for me because of my rape but you made it beautiful with your message for me. plz would be soo happy.
Farz
Hey Kim..
It is really cool how you support your friends even the ill ones..
You are a really cool friend..
you are so down to earth..
Sometimes i wonder how you keep up..
God Bless you..
Best Celebrity in the world…
Kim K..
Love Haylz