Please help us help Stephen.

Our son Stephen was a good student, all-conference in football his senior year, and held several state records in archery. He had strong work ethics in every area of his life. He was planning to attend college after graduation when his world was turned upside-down. On February 2, 2010, Stephen suffered a snowboarding accident that left him with a severe traumatic brain injury, forever changing his plans and his family’s priorities.

After three weeks in a coma and six months in the hospital, Stephen returned home unable to speak or eat by mouth. With God’s help, he has made slow but steady improvement. With the help of his family, he pursues therapy daily. He is now able to eat and speak but is still confined to a wheelchair and requires 24 hour assistance for all his basic needs. Although visually handicapped and able to use little more than his right arm, Stephen enjoys as many indoor and outdoor activities as possible. Before the accident, Stephen was a very accomplished drummer and today we use a drum in his therapy. He has a great attitude, optimism, and sense of humor.