City: Pascagoula

Brain Injury: TBI/Motor/Speech Disorder from an ATV accident at a deer hunting camp

Explanation of Mask: I graduated from high school in May 2004.  I was anticipating my first year of college with great joy.  It stared in July with football practice at Perk Jr. College.  Football season ended any my favorite sport began.  Deer hunting was a passion as well as a love for the outdoors.  I had been deer hunting since the age of 6.  November 19, 2004 changed everything.  I sustained a TBI after having an ATV accident and I was given a 2% chance of survival.  After spending 7 weeks in a coma, I went to MMRC for rehabilitation.  After fighting many infections and setbacks, I went home 4 months later.  That was almost 12 years ago.  I continue to have many challenges, but remain hopeful I will get better.  It is with hope and faith, as well as the support from my wonderful family that keeps my attitude positive.  I am thankful to everyone who has prayed for me.  I look forward to the future.