Chuck Melton

Started: He began playing wheelchair rugby in 2008 in St. Louis, MO, United States of America. (willhooleysports.com, 21 Jul 2019; theshoppersweekly.com, 13 Sep 2016) Reason: He discovered the sport during his rehabilitation. "My wife wanted me to do something after my accident as I was smoking, drinking, and gained a lot of weight. At the weight I was, I literally was strapped and duct-taped into the chair when I first tried wheelchair rugby and I fell in love with it instantly." (willhooleysports.com, 21 Jul 2019) Additional Info: OCCUPATION He works as a level one CrossFit coach at CrossFit Centralia in Illinois, United States of America. (Instagram profile, 25 Dec 2019, 26 May 2024) STEM CELL TREATMENT In 2007 he underwent stem cell treatment in the People's Republic of China. Following a week of treatment, his leg spasms decreased and he reported muscle sensation during acupuncture. His original accident in 2002 had also resulted in the loss of the ability to sweat, which he says returned after undergoing the procedure. "My pillow was wet, my hair was wet, my neck was wet. I almost had tears in my eyes." (beikebiotech.com, 2008; businessweek.com, 12 Feb 2007)