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!
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!
Haley N says: | Reply
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
♥Farzeen♥ says: | Reply
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
Spanish GIRL says: | Reply
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.
PiNky says: | Reply
Dito Kim,
Give him my blessing..
Xoxo,
PiNky
PrincessMaggie says: | Reply
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!
Chandy says: | Reply
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(=
Salvadorena says: | Reply
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.
sexy t says: | Reply
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 ;-)
sexy t says: | Reply
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 ;-)
nina says: | Reply
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
Despina123 said to: Kim Kardashian | Reply
Your the best celebrity ever, Kim. You have a big heart of Gold and you care so much. May God bless you and your family. You deserve everything the best in your lives.
f0r3v3r_y0ung says: | Reply
stories of manykind and how they've managed to get back up on their feet emotionaly, spiritually, and physically.I feel like its an honor cuz to tell someones journey in life is not something u share with everyone persay... I"M SOOOO PROUD OF JESSE!
f0r3v3r_y0ung says: | Reply
Kim, thnx 4 sharing Jesse's story. I feel honored 2 b able 2 hear His story thru U. I alwys meet people everywhre i go & people tend 2 open up a few minutes into our conversation and i end up hearing many diffrent kinds of stories including trajic ...
hawaii says: | Reply
What a true survivor!!!! All the best of luck Jesse. It makes me appreciate the little things we take for granted. You are a great inspiration!
brea says: | Reply
I heard his story last yr when he came to talk to my senior class in our gym &it was a truly moving story. Many people in our class had tears in their eyes. It's great of you Kim to let people know about this! Especially since people listen to you!
xoxo
babygirl 123 says: | Reply
what an inspirational story what a guy to want others to know and be aware of thankyou to you both for sharing happy belated birthday jesse
b_class58 said to: seafoodlover | Reply
Hey Ann Marie. Yeah it’s what I meant. I am sorry for confusing you. LOL. You go woman. LOL. I drink and smoke too. I think it’s best for you to use Ann Marie as a username so that Kim will know that you are real here? I got the flu with a high temperature and had it for a week. How do you get rid of it faster?
Hey Jordan. I am very sorry to hear that. God bless your heart!!!!!!!! Brandon
jordan said to: Kim Kardashian | Reply
Thank you so much for reading the story about my sister. You have such a big heart! I love you Kimmie!!! :)
I hope your sister Khloe has learned a valuable lesson about drinking and driving. I can't help but be angry at her for driving drunk.
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