Adirondack Hero Award

On May 25, 1999 Scott Remington was hurt in a logging accident that left him permanently paralyzed from the waist down. He sustained an injury to his spinal cord at the T-9 level and since then he has not been able to feel or move his body from that point down.

Following his accident, Scott was air lifted to Fletcher Allen Hospital in Vermont. He spent the first several days in intensive care. In the beginning he was on a ventilator, fought pneumonia and a blood infection. Slowly, Scott began to heal and make progress

During his recovery Scott made a very emotional statement to his sister, Renee. He said: " I can't spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair."  As she sat in the waiting room while Scott received therapy, she put her mind to work and the idea of a spinal cord research benefit sprang forth. Scott & Renee joined together their family and friends and from that day forward they have worked hard to help fund a cure for spinal cord injuries.

Christopher Reeve made a big difference in increasing the awareness of spinal cord injuries and in its research. He was a true inspiration.  That is why Scott chose his foundation to be the recipient of all the proceeds raised at our Annual Spinal Cord Research Benefit. Over the past six years, we are proud to announce that we have raised over $175,000. for the Christopher Reeve Foundation. We are a part of their extended family and will continue to support their foundation.

It doesn't seem possible, but almost seven years have passed since Scott's accident. Our hope that he will one day walk again, regain bodily functions and return to a normal life, has in no way diminished, but only grown more intense with each passing year. Research is hope! Please help keep Scott's hope alive and support a cure for spinal cord injuries!

In recognition of, and with deep appreciation for, all you have done for others. Thank you, Scott, for making life in our Adirondacks - our world - better for all. On your behalf, Davidson Brothers is donating a portion of the 2006 profits from the sale of all Dacker Ale products to the Christopher Reeve Foundation.

Presented this Eighth day of April, 2006 by the Davidson Brothers, Proud Brewers of Dacker Authentic Adirondack Ale.