Spencer is up and walking 8 days after the accident. He even tried walking up and down a couple stairs! If he can get his pain under control, he is hoping to head home in the next couple days and start therapy. Just in time for Thanksgiving.
If you are in Iowa City tonight, some of Spencer’s fellow climbers are hosting an event at Orchard Green from 7:30 to 10:30. Stop by if you are around to grab a drink. Proceeds will be donated to the The Access Fund in Spencer’s honor.
The Access Fund is the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment. Founded in 1991, the Access Fund supports and represents over 2.3 million climbers nationwide in all forms of climbing: rock, ice, mountaineering, and bouldering.
Check out the video below:
Way to go!!!!
Spencer, keep up the hard work. I work with your mom at NSSED.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Cindy. Paula
Spence, this is remarkable!!!
Spencer, you look like a ROCK star! No pun intended.
Oh Spence you look great! Made me cry. What a difference a week makes. Keep up the hard work………….Aunt Bev
YEAHHH, SPENCER!!! Good work, dude!! We’ll be thinking about you tonight
SPENCER!! YOU STUD!! Can’t wait to see you, dude!!!!!
GO SPENCER! There is going to be so much love at Orchard Green tonight, I hope you will be able to feel it on the West side!!
Glad the press was there to share the moment Spence! Lookin good!
Yay! You look great Spence!!!! Keep it up!!!
You Rock! Keep it up! Love U!
Cousin Amy
Spencer,
Today I worked out at the Rec and the first thing I did was check out the wall. I looked up and just imagined what the fall was like. I’m amazed. Shocked. And truly stunned on how you are okay. I then walked up to the 3rd floor at the rec and that’s when it really hit me. I look down and just imagined myself falling. It’s was sickening to put myself in that position. Even if you go down to the 2nd floor to imagine falling is still sickening. I just wanted to say you’re a champ. Every superhero should salute to you. So glad you’re okay.
I wish you and your family a happy, happy thanksgiving.
-Danny Razowsky
Spencer you are amazing! So good to see this. We all have one more thing to be thankful for now
Love you!! 
Aunt Julie
OK….C’mon family! We’re waiting for updates here!!!!!!!
I am so happy for you Spencer! Way to go! Keep up the GREAT effort!
See? What did I tell you? It’s only a matter of time before you are doing roundhouse kicks to the heads of unruly criminals… Chuck Norris would be proud.
Not only steps, speedy steps! Lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
What a wonderful sight to see–Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!!
It is great news that you are up and about. You look great.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
Absolutely amazing and wonderful to see you walking. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
So wonderful to see you up and about. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Wishing you a continued recovery. Sure bet that you are looking forward to being home in your own bed real soon.
Spencer & Fam,
We are keeping you in our prayers and hoping for continued progress in your recovery. We keep checking for more updates to see how you are doing!
Love,
The Buti Family
Hi Spencer, just a note to wish you well. I thank God your injuries weren’t worse! I’m 52 years old and on October 26, 2012, I also fell from a climbing wall in Reno, NV. I have a fractured pelvis, very bad broken ankle, broken rib, and broken finger. I’m still in a wheelchair, hoping I’ll be able to start walking again next week. I think (not confirmed) I’m the third person to fall here in Reno. Well, take care!