City: Southwest New Mexico

Brain Injury: ATV accident at age 8

Explanation of Mask:  This mask is decorated on behalf of a survivor. Every year it got worse, and we adjusted and worked hard — mentally and physically — to make it better. We went through trials and treatments and felt that it was a long, stressful journey, but we handled it as a learning experience. Stephen was a genius and still is, though he is a different person now. He used to love classical music and played instruments; now, he cannot stand loud noise. He has his ups and downs, but support gets him through it. He keeps busy at home reading and studying the Torah, which helps him cope with life. Stephen says that he will never give up, even on his bad days. He witnesses online to help others in desperate need. He is a warrior to the Lord Jesus Christ.