Chris and Emily Norton met in Muscatine when Chris was in training following a football accident that left in paralyzed. He was a student at Luther College at the time. Chris Norton credits a positive attitude and support from others, like his girlfriend Emily Summers, with helping him get back on his feet.
Are Chris Norton and Emily Summers still married?
On May 24, 2015, he accepted his diploma in Business Management and was able to walk across the stage with assistance from his fiancée, Emily Summers. The video of his walk has reached over 300 million views. On April 21, 2018, Norton married Emily Summers in Jupiter, Florida.
Does Chris Norton walk now?
Chris Norton is continuing to inspire others. The former college football player, who was left paralyzed after a game accident and later went on to walk at his graduation and wedding, is now reliving his journey in the new film, 7 Yards.
When did Chris Norton get hurt?
Oct. 16, 2010 Norton sustained his injury as a freshman playing for Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The date was Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.
Does Chris Norton ever walk again?
Chris Norton is continuing to inspire others. The former college football player, who was left paralyzed after a game accident and later went on to walk at his graduation and wedding, is now reliving his journey in the new film, 7 Yards.
What college did Chris Norton attend?
Luther College Chris suffered a spinal cord injury while playing football at Luther College (Iowa). The doctors gave Chris a 3% chance of moving anything below his neck again. Four years later, he defied the odds and walked across stage at his college graduation with his fiancé, Emily Summers.
Did Chris Norton ever walk?
Chris Norton is continuing to inspire others. The former college football player, who was left paralyzed after a game accident and later went on to walk at his graduation and wedding, is now reliving his journey in the new film, 7 Yards.
Why is it called 7 yards?
Why not five or ten? It was seven years since Chriss injury so we felt like it was significant to do seven yards representing the years and the struggles and everything it took to get to that point - ALL the hard work. Thats where the seven yards came from.
How many children do Chris and Emily Norton have now?
seven children Now parents to seven children, Chris and Emilys incredible love story truly brings us to tears.
Can Chris Norton move his arms?
Chris Norton was sure it was just a stinger, but it turned out to be a broken vertebrae that left him a quadriplegic. He was given a three percent chance of ever regaining movement in his arms or legs.