We LOVE reading stories about survivors who have overcome their injuries. Seriously, I can’t think of better way to start my morning.
Today, as I was catching up on my current events, I came across two SCI survivor success stories in a matter of minutes. So, of course, I felt compelled to share with you guys….
Let’s start with University of Alabama student Chelsea Thrash. The biology major was paralyzed from the waist down after a tornado struck her town on April 27. She underwent emergency surgery on April 28 and began therapy shortly after. Chelsea kept a positive attitude throughout recovery and made it her goal to walk around campus during the fall semester. Well, she did it! Chelsea has recovered in just four months! Take a look at Miss Trash on her first day of class.
Today, as I was catching up on my current events, I came across two SCI survivor success stories in a matter of minutes. So, of course, I felt compelled to share with you guys….
Let’s start with University of Alabama student Chelsea Thrash. The biology major was paralyzed from the waist down after a tornado struck her town on April 27. She underwent emergency surgery on April 28 and began therapy shortly after. Chelsea kept a positive attitude throughout recovery and made it her goal to walk around campus during the fall semester. Well, she did it! Chelsea has recovered in just four months! Take a look at Miss Trash on her first day of class.
Matt Burns has another awesome recovery story. This 18 year old experienced a C5 SCI in July after diving into the shallow end of a pool. Doctors told him he would never walk again. But, after just four weeks of therapy, Burns walked out of the hospital on his own two feet. Although, he still needs some assistance with daily tasks, the teen is expected to make a full recovery. Click on this link to watch Matt’s interview with The Boston Channel.
Hope these stories brightened your day up like they did mine!
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