About Perry

For someone whose physical situation doesn't afford the luxury of much movement, Perry Cross is one of the world's most moving motivators, having travelled across the world - his powerful message reaching thousands who believe everything is possible!

A rugby tackle in 1994, at the age of 19, left Perry a profoundly disabled quadriplegic, unable to move and on a life support machine... with a team of around-the-clock medical carers at his side. Faced with a life of oblivion - he made an immensely courageous choice to 'get moving'.

In 1996, Perry became Australia's first professional speaker on life support and was runner-up in the prestigious International Communicator of the Year Awards.

The year 2000 saw Perry complete a Communications (Business) degree at Bond University - another groundbreaking 'first'. 

On a trip to New York, he met his look-alike, the late Christopher Reeve to discuss research and raise awareness and funds toward a cure for paralysis.

Perry met with the Governor-General and the Prime Minister as an envoy for Reeve, lobbying them for the legalisation of Stem Cell research.

In 2005 Perry released his autobiography "Still Standing", his message is simply powerful, and powerfully simple.

In 2007 Perry was recognised in the Faces of Queensland and as a Gold Coast Icon in 2008.

Perry has recently travelled to India to receive Stem Cell therapy that has enabled him to breathe again, yet another incredible moment. "Everything is Possible...Let's Get Moving."

Every minute of everyday is a challenge for Perry.

Perry's story is about triumph over tragedy, and the purposeful decisions he had to make to push himself harder, higher and better no matter what life threw his way, it is a story that will inspire and encourage.