bill baldridge

My name is Bill Baldridge. I have a passion for empowering and encouraging today's youth with the ability to make responsible decisions that can and will change their life for the better. I was injured in a drinking and driving accident on Oct. 19, 1996 and hospitalized for 22 months. Two of my friends lost their lives and I eventually lost both legs due to this event. This devastation and sorrow happened in the blink of an eye and was caused by one careless decision to be irresponsible when using alcohol.
I share my story with teens and young adults with a motivational message and the response has been overwhelming. I explain that they are valuable and important. I tell them that they can achieve anything through hard work and determination. Their reaction is like seeing God’s grace being poured out on these children and it has truly changed my life. It inspired me to pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ and gave me the strength to walk for the first time in 20 years.