Ryan is my favorite client by far. He is a determined, funny, accomplishing 18 yr old that inspires me and so many around him. Ryan grew up as a semi normal kid (I say semi because he a very successful in academics, having track records, and other sports). About 3 1/2 years ago Ryan was sledding with his friends and was traumatically run over by a mini van. Ryan knocked on deaths door many times in the first few months. He suffered severe brain damage that affected his motor skills. Ryan came to me in October just learning to walk with a walker. His goal was to walk across his high school graduation stage. After a many days in the gym working with me and another trainer, multiple days a week with physical therapist, and message therapist, Ryan was able to walk on his own. However, walking in the gym with us is very different from walking across a stage with thousands of eyes on you. With Ryan's determination he was able to do it.. while everyone else wiped their eyes and gave him a huge standing ovation.
Ryan definitely has a special place in my heart and I can't wait to see him walk, run, and jump on his own one day. Here are some photos from his graduation. I hope that as you look at them that you can be as inspired by Ryan as much as everyone else who knows him is.
Ryan and I :)
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