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Alexandria McDonald "As teenagers, we think we're invincible.  I'm here to tell you — we are not."
Injury Report

Date: January 5, 2008
Time: 12:30 AM
Place: Lake Ozark, Missouri
Patient: 17-year-old female, high school student
Factors: Passenger in a jeep, driver lost control on a gravel road, vehicle rolled, thrown from jeep
Diagnosis: Traumatic Brain Injury
Prognosis: Minimal chance of survival

Pre-Injury Life
 
Interests: Sports, swimming, skiing, helping others, extremely active
Goals/Dreams: Finish high school, go to college
Best Description: Outgoing, peace maker, very responsible
   
   

Alexandria McDonald - Post Injury

 
 
Post-Injury Life
 
Interests: Speaking to youth
Goals/Dreams: Finish college, coaching
What I Miss The Most: Ability to handle stress, making friends, sports
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