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Injury Report

Date: September 27, 1998
Time: 4:00 PM
Place: Santa Barbara, California
Patient: 25-year-old personal trainer/waitress
Factors: Single car crash, not wearing a seatbelt, not paying attention, speeding, had two drinks, driving in an unfamiliar vehicle
Diagnosis: Complete T-6 spinal cord injury
Prognosis: Paraplegic, never walk again
Pre-Injury Life
 
Interests: Working out, guys, shopping, travel
Goals/Dreams: To be a California girl, to pursue
a career in the fitness field
Best Description: Wild and fun, social and outgoing, active and fit, recent college graduate with a BS in Exercise Physiology
   
   

Kelly post-injury

Kelly pre-injury
 
 
Post-Injury Life
 
Interests: Reading, disability advocate, corporate travel agent, being with friends, photography
Goals/Dreams: I would like to have a family
What I Miss The Most: Walking, moving fast and easily, being able to go anywhere
   
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