Broken Dreams: Life after a Spinal Cord Injury - Part 1

Ben Lei'a was a promising Samoan rugby player, until he broke his neck and was paralysed in a devastating tackle. Rugby is the national sport in Samoa... But what happens when things go wrong? Please watch Part 2 to get the full story. / attitudepictures

[@elextwo2190]

This is some heart breaking stuff man. 8 years ago too. I pray and hope that this young man is ok. This really makes me appreciate the small things in life, like walking and being able to move around. God bless you ben.

[@Libralyn100]

My bro has same condition as him, he was in a motor accident more than a month now, he was suffered c3 c4 complete injury can't move his whole body, in my town he was the 1st person who got this kind of accident, all hospital know nothing about this kind of injury my town is one of those poor state in the whole Philippines. So he was being transferred into the other city in the public hospital but there nothing happen it seems he was just being ignore. He was transferred then to a private and got his operation & stay for just 3 weeks because our bills are so high. We keep praying and hoping that the government can notice our plight.

[@diane9247]

It's horrifying to see him lying there with no physical therapy, no occupational therapy, nothing. I don't know yet how Ben's story turns out, but with no rehab he will never know what he could have regained. No wonder the doctor is so frustrated.

[@taraasoletarust6406]

Hello Ben did you remember me?? I'm Leta Koneferenisi my Mom is Matalena Telea !!& you can better soon but the god bless you and all love family too*********Faamoemoe I le alii I ona faamalologa alofa ma oe le tama fanau a Aleipata ,e ke talitonu ma mautinoa vavega ale Atua e faia mo oe le atalii pele **** God blessing you and your family too I want to see you many years!!!! give up Ben

[@missymason3850]

I specialised as support worker in working with tetraplegic. Amazing people. Life changing with tinorangatiratanga.

[@nospyingundercover6104]

proud of you mate!

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching no spying undercover 😊

[@steftova8894]

Talofae si uso, faamoemoe ile Atua. aua te loto vaivai ile mai e tele auala ale Atua e fesoasoani mo oe male aiga. hat off to that white guy he encourages you, he is very strong arms hope he's T11 level God Bless ❤❤.

[@rj13music73]

God bless u

[@kraziibee123]

Ben i hope your getting better, just bekos ur at the state your in now, it doesnt mean its the end of the world.. I honestly wish you the best. Positive side of things love, is that your still looking good handsom wise:) Stay strong and never give up

[@jeanlavea1662]

kraziibee123

[@monicaekeroma6204]

Talofa e, o le Atua soifua e fesoasoani pea ia te oe..Talosia o loo fesoasoani le Malo o Samoa mo oe male aiga..Tatalo pea ma sulu atu ia Iesu i aso uma..Faamanuia le Atua ia oe male aiga masi au fanau..

[@vnkCarlo]

I'm 0/14 now and I really want to play rugby although my tissue between C4 and C5 is damaged...think I can play?

[@helenrobertson45321]

He so handsome 🤗😍😇👼

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Helen! Hope you enjoyed 😊

[@taraasoletarust6406]

Hi Ben it me Leta Koneferenisi , can you please to tell my mum or my brother Etuale for my phone number I send to you 0211206975 please I need to talk my parents!!!!! Please Ben Leia

[@TheRugbyChallenge]

god bless him

[@valentina1328]

talosaga mo oe le tama ole manu... ole atua lava nate fa'amalolo atu iate oe.. aloa atu