Life is filled with many surprises...many of which are wonderful happenings in our lives, while others, unfortunately, are devastating and unimaginable. Joey's accident on a beautiful November morning would best be described by the latter two. After having been told Joey had a matter of hours to live, his family, friends, community, and countlless others who we had never met, didn't and wouldn't believe that prognosis. "We Believe" became our mantra for Joey...and for ourselves. Since that time, Joey has gone from a very sick 10 year old boy, to a very determined, smart, and funny 14-year-old young man. What Joey lost on that bright, Fall morning can never be gotten back, but what Joey has gained since then, can never be taken away. Being chosen as Nevada's CMN Hospitals Champion Child is an both an honor and a responsibility Joey and his family do not take lightly. Just as a community of believers saw us through the worst and most difficult time of our lives, we, too, want to continue to spread that same message of hope, and an unconditional and unwavering belief that these children's best days are yet to come. Thank you for allowing us to be part of CMN Hospitals. The honor is all ours.
Robbi and Tim Jacobsen
Joey's parents
Friday, May 4, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Joey's Story
Joey
Age 14
Renown Children's Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury
To say that Joey is a sports enthusiast is an understatement. An active child, Joey was once involved with sports every month of the year and had hopes of becoming a professional athlete. But when a logging accident left Joey with serious brain injuries, he embarked on a different, and more significant, path.
A neurologist told Joey’s family he would need a miracle to survive. Joey’s family wouldn’t accept anything less. After 60 days in the intensive care unit and months of recovery, Joey pulled through.
Today, Joey travels in a motorized wheelchair, having lost 90 percent of his mobility. But he remains involved in sports and helps coach his middle school basketball team. His personality and sense of humor make him a natural leader, the perfect role model for athletes seeking to become someone great.
Age 14
Renown Children's Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury
To say that Joey is a sports enthusiast is an understatement. An active child, Joey was once involved with sports every month of the year and had hopes of becoming a professional athlete. But when a logging accident left Joey with serious brain injuries, he embarked on a different, and more significant, path.
A neurologist told Joey’s family he would need a miracle to survive. Joey’s family wouldn’t accept anything less. After 60 days in the intensive care unit and months of recovery, Joey pulled through.
Today, Joey travels in a motorized wheelchair, having lost 90 percent of his mobility. But he remains involved in sports and helps coach his middle school basketball team. His personality and sense of humor make him a natural leader, the perfect role model for athletes seeking to become someone great.
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