Dejonna
Age 17
Ministry Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital
Injury Trauma
For most teens, summer camp means new friends and fun memories that last a lifetime. However, Dejonna’s summer camp experience two years ago was not the norm.
A 20-foot fall from a diving board on to a concrete deck left her with a severe concussion, fractured wrist, shattered arm, broken jaw, three cracked ribs, three broken teeth and a cracked pelvis.
However, Dejonna didn’t let her situation stifle her spirits. She now participates in school activities such as soccer, color guard, theater, forensics and band. She also participates in student council and church activities.
Despite her broken bones, Dejonna did not let her trauma spoil her zest for life. According to her, “When you feel you are at the lowest point in your life, there is only one way to go, UP!”
Now, Dejonna has fully recovered and is a miracle to her family and friends. Her summer camp blessed her with a lifelong perspective that everyday is a gift.
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