Hey Everyone!
Five years ago today, I was injured in Big Bear, California in a sledding accident. I landed on my back causing a dislocation of my T10/11 vertebras. I was told that I would never walk again, but today, because of your support and donations, I am proving them wrong.
I am now a senior at the University of Southern California (Go Trojans!). My goal is to walk at graduation on May 16, 2014! I am double majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology, and I plan on continuing my education to obtain a PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. My ideal job is to further research in the genetic field of memory and cognitive disorders. As a research assistant for Dr. Clayton Stephenson, I have worked 4 to 5 hours a week in the lab where I collected, inputted, and analyzed data. I am also the President of both the Lebanese Club at USC and the Los Angeles Cedars Rotaract Club.
I continue to balance my time between school, internship, extracurricular activities, and therapy. I have classes Monday through Thursday and attend therapy at the new Project Walk in Claremont on Fridays. I also train at C.O.R.E. with Taylor Isaacs on Saturday. The new Project Walk, thanks to the Be Perfect Foundation, is less than 15 minutes from my parents’ house.
I am happy to report that I have been making significant improvements. I continue to use my Ankle Foot Orthopedics to help me walk independently, but recently, I have been working with the walker to take larger steps. My standing is more balanced, I’ve improved my alternate knee bends on the Total Gym, and I have overall better control of my legs.
I fought hard every day because of your support. I continue to succeed because of my donors and angels. Each year, I am closer to my goal of walking without any assistance, so thank you for your support.
Thank you!
God bless and love always,
Jen Bou Lahoud
PS: I am working on a new video blog about pool therapy. Keep an eye out for it!
Please visit www.helpjenwalkagain.com to fund my fight to walk again.
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