Well its getting down to the wire now for the trip. I have started getting some clothes packed and making lists of what all we need to take so it will hopefully narrow down on the things I seem to always forget to pack.
Jaycie is getting more excited everyday and Eastan still doesn't really know what all the "hoopla" is about. Shoot I can't wait to get to Disney World myself, I've never met Mickey Mouse either. So bye for now and I'll do my best to keep this blog updated as much as I can.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Jaycie's Story
Jaycie West
Age 6
Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation
Head Injury
Jaycie West, 6, grew up on a ranch, so naturally horses were one of her greatest loves. One winter day, her mother was competing in a rodeo and had just completed a routine horse exercise in the empty arena when Jaycie begged her to give her a ride. Her mom agreed and began leading Jaycie and the horse around the arena. Unlike so many peaceful rides before, this time the horse was spooked and began running at full speed while Jaycie desperately tried to hold on. Eventually Jaycie was thrown off of the back of the horse, with a strike to the head. She was rushed to Rapid City Regional Hospital and immediately underwent brain surgery.
Jaycie’s head injury damaged brain tissue and resulted in the left side of her body being severely disabled. Since her surgery and with significant rehab and a joyful resolve to get better, Jaycie has shown amazing improvement.
The determination and strength of Jaycie have been apparent as she accelerated through the recovery process and improved significantly faster than anyone imagined. She has certainly shown the strength of a champion and embodies the attitude of hope.
Age 6
Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation
Head Injury
Jaycie West, 6, grew up on a ranch, so naturally horses were one of her greatest loves. One winter day, her mother was competing in a rodeo and had just completed a routine horse exercise in the empty arena when Jaycie begged her to give her a ride. Her mom agreed and began leading Jaycie and the horse around the arena. Unlike so many peaceful rides before, this time the horse was spooked and began running at full speed while Jaycie desperately tried to hold on. Eventually Jaycie was thrown off of the back of the horse, with a strike to the head. She was rushed to Rapid City Regional Hospital and immediately underwent brain surgery.
Jaycie’s head injury damaged brain tissue and resulted in the left side of her body being severely disabled. Since her surgery and with significant rehab and a joyful resolve to get better, Jaycie has shown amazing improvement.
The determination and strength of Jaycie have been apparent as she accelerated through the recovery process and improved significantly faster than anyone imagined. She has certainly shown the strength of a champion and embodies the attitude of hope.
About Walmart and Sam's Club
Wal-Mart has supported Children’s Miracle Network since 1987. Since then, Children’s Miracle Network and Wal-Mart have worked tirelessly together to help children by raising money for children’s hospitals. Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members have raised more than $460 million for children’s hospitals during the relationship. This is the first year Walmart and Sam’s Club have sponsored the Champions Across America program.
Champions Across America presented by Walmart and Sam's Club
Champions Across America presented by Walmart and Sam’s Club is a Children's Miracle Network program that brings attention to the important work being done at children’s hospitals by honoring remarkable children who have faced severe medical challenges.
The Champions Across America program designates a Champion child in every state who has bravely battled a serious injury or illness. The Champions represent the nearly 17 million children treated at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals every year. The 2009 Champions have dealt with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses including brittle bone disease, brain tumors and cerebral palsy, as well as surviving car accidents and plane crashes.
As part of Champions Across America, the Champions travel for a week – first to Florida to meet Children’s Miracle Network sponsors, hospital and media partners who all convene to celebrate a year of medical miracles during the Children’s Miracle Network Celebration event at Walt Disney World Resort. The group will then travel to Washington, D.C., where Champions traditionally meet with their state senators on Capitol Hill, and the President of the United States during a visit to The White House.
The Champions Across America program designates a Champion child in every state who has bravely battled a serious injury or illness. The Champions represent the nearly 17 million children treated at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals every year. The 2009 Champions have dealt with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses including brittle bone disease, brain tumors and cerebral palsy, as well as surviving car accidents and plane crashes.
As part of Champions Across America, the Champions travel for a week – first to Florida to meet Children’s Miracle Network sponsors, hospital and media partners who all convene to celebrate a year of medical miracles during the Children’s Miracle Network Celebration event at Walt Disney World Resort. The group will then travel to Washington, D.C., where Champions traditionally meet with their state senators on Capitol Hill, and the President of the United States during a visit to The White House.
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