City: Lansing

Brain Injury: Traumatic brain injury, stroke, fractured skull, pelvic and right foot drop from motor vehicle accident on September 21, 2004

Explanation of Mask: The road on forehead going from side to side copies the inclusion on my head from removal of skull with my red blazer on top.  The tear on the left eye and question mark represent the emotions of upset, confused, and wondering what comes next.  The cross in the middle of the forehead represents the cross and how blessed I have been since injury.  The sunshine represents the common nickname I’ve gained since, “Casey and the Sunshine Band.”  The total injury was a life changing experience, difficult at times but glad it is a part of my history because I feel it has truly made me a better person.