Leah's Story - Spinal Cord Stroke - Children's Specialized Hospital

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2018
  • An outstanding softball player known for her infectious smile and tenacity on the field, nine-year-old Leah was playing with her sister when she began to experience tingling in her fingers. Rushed to the emergency room, she was later diagnosed with a very rare spinal cord stroke. Only 2% of all strokes originate in the spinal cord and they are almost unheard of in young, healthy children.

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  • @ray_ayy
    @ray_ayy 4 года назад +158

    Just so incredible that she went from being “profoundly quadriplegic” to walking, playing on the playground, and doing it all with a big smile.

  • @missvsadventures2141
    @missvsadventures2141 4 года назад +302

    The parents are trying so hard not to cry through this. So sad. I hope she fully recovers one day. Prayers to her and the family.

    • @Name-hn7ue
      @Name-hn7ue 3 года назад +6

      yea shes actully back on the feild now so shes doing rlly well and she is at a great point rn

    • @owlthepirate5997
      @owlthepirate5997 2 года назад +2

      @@Name-hn7ue and you would know this how....

    • @meganthursby2002
      @meganthursby2002 Год назад +2

      @@owlthepirate5997 probably Googled it

    • @annikenlittle9644
      @annikenlittle9644 Год назад +1

      Wear Diapers

    • @meganthursby2002
      @meganthursby2002 Год назад +1

      @@annikenlittle9644 ?

  • @AgdaFingers
    @AgdaFingers 3 года назад +53

    So glad she’s okay. I just saw a video of a girl with a terminal muscular illness saying she would rather die at home than in the hospital, where she had spent most of her life. Afterwards, I saw a video of a girl with end stage brain cancer die in her mom’s arms. So glad to see a story with a happy ending. And this is NOT an ending - this girl is still alive and getting back to normal.

    • @godislove7500
      @godislove7500 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/KruNGnxPqk0/видео.html

    • @gilliansmiler3629
      @gilliansmiler3629 8 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for sharing 🎉

    • @chelciewentzel8191
      @chelciewentzel8191 3 месяца назад

      that is so heartbreaking 💔 i wish sicknesses never ever existed i swear

  • @deniselancaster6888
    @deniselancaster6888 4 года назад +97

    Since this was published in Nov 2018, l hope their daughter is doing well. The couple's love for each other radiates out to their daughter, that she can do anything. So positive. Beautiful family. Thanks to the staff for their expertise and dedication.

  • @sandradalton1611
    @sandradalton1611 4 года назад +40

    I hope she has a long, happy and healthy life.

  • @beeintelligent3259
    @beeintelligent3259 4 года назад +61

    Thank you for sharing. I’ve never knew a spinal cord stroke even existed. God Bless your beautiful family.

    • @keatondauffing1166
      @keatondauffing1166 4 года назад +20

      The spinal cord is like a mini brain. It can learn stuff and perform a lot of tasks without the brain's help. Just like you can get a stroke in your brain (blockage of blood vessels), you can also get a stroke of the spinal cord. Often times, spinal cord strokes can occur when blood supply is cut off due to an injury or trauma of some sort, which is what I am assuming happened here, due to the fact that she was doing gymnastics when it occurred. Her stroke likely occurred in the cervical (neck) region of her spine, due to the fact that she had difficulty moving both her arms and her legs. The amazing thing about spinal cord injuries such as spinal cord strokes, bruising, swelling, and incomplete spinal cord injuries (where the spinal cord is not completely damaged, as opposed to a complete spinal cord injury), is that full or almost full recovery is very possible!!! I have a friend who had an incomplete spinal cord injury (paraplegic... from the waist down), and he is walking and running again and has two beautiful children!!! I am always amazed at the success of recovery for people with brain and spinal cord injuries. The brain and the spinal cord are amazing, and there are so many new discoveries being made today in the realm of neuroscience!!! That is why I want to become a physical therapist specializing in neuro PT!!!

    • @rodrickheffley3522
      @rodrickheffley3522 3 года назад +3

      Keaton Dauffing Bro are this like a 100000 word project show lol

    • @yougotaluvme
      @yougotaluvme Год назад +3

      @@keatondauffing1166 Very informative and did you become a physical therapist?

    • @keatondauffing1166
      @keatondauffing1166 Год назад +2

      @@rodrickheffley3522 Lol.

    • @keatondauffing1166
      @keatondauffing1166 Год назад +2

      @@yougotaluvme I'm on the road to it!!! it's a long degree!!! Lol.

  • @Alix777.
    @Alix777. Год назад +5

    Strong child, strong parents. God bless this beautiful family.

  • @juliannahortenciahernandez4560
    @juliannahortenciahernandez4560 3 года назад +7

    Omg I love the moment she started talking and seeing her pretty face

  • @fraublucher1332
    @fraublucher1332 3 года назад +8

    Dad had a beautiful smile while speaking of her daughter recovery❤

  • @flowergirl3438
    @flowergirl3438 4 года назад +29

    So wonderful she is on the road to recovery.

  • @davenc8527
    @davenc8527 Год назад +2

    I hope your daughter has continued to do well. She clearly has two wonderful parents. My 14 year old daughter just went through brain surgery in the last month, so I know how challenging these times are. But children are resilient and they can achieve great things with the right medical care and parental support!

  • @firasnesko6238
    @firasnesko6238 4 года назад +34

    God bless this little girl and God bless her parents and family

  • @balloons1908
    @balloons1908 4 года назад +56

    What a scary experience! She definitely looked like she was progressing well, though. I hope she’s doing well today!

  • @jessegindhart1539
    @jessegindhart1539 4 года назад +17

    Such a brave sweet little girl

  • @georgebrown8312
    @georgebrown8312 2 года назад +6

    It is so wonderful to see a child like Leah recovéring from a spinal cord stroke. Very uplifting. Thank you for sharing this story. May she continue to recover.

  • @betsyross9503
    @betsyross9503 4 года назад +43

    Beautiful and loving parents raising a spectacular daughter❤️

  • @easyhair4health
    @easyhair4health 2 года назад +3

    i had a stroke and was paralyzed byt legs down and i remember wgen i strted walking again i felt the same way as her! i thought i would never walk again

    • @godislove7500
      @godislove7500 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/ZOX2eg1nfAs/видео.html

  • @leamichelle3792
    @leamichelle3792 2 года назад +3

    She looks so much like her mother! So great that she is fine again.

  • @MrFlakko30
    @MrFlakko30 Месяц назад

    Amazing story. Willpower is a wonderful thing. Is one of the main reasons I am walking and not on a wheelchair.

  • @gilliansmiler3629
    @gilliansmiler3629 8 месяцев назад

    Omg these parents are strong ❤

  • @gilliansmiler3629
    @gilliansmiler3629 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you medical team

  • @paulaharlfinger829
    @paulaharlfinger829 3 года назад +4

    God bless this family! We love you, Leah!♡

  • @kimmiecat4202
    @kimmiecat4202 2 года назад +3

    What an amazingly strong willed young lady, you inspire me to keep pushing girl.

  • @craigalexander4959
    @craigalexander4959 Год назад +1

    Our 13 year old son also had a spinal cord stroke only 5 months ago. He to was a talented athlete. It is a great mind set to have to take into the rehab and recovery from such an enormous injury as a spinal cord stroke. Austins was T2-T12. He is now walking and starting to get back into sport. All the best to Leah with her ongoing recovery.

  • @Itbmurr1
    @Itbmurr1 3 года назад +8

    I’ve never heard of a spinal stroke. Thanks for sharing your story. Continued Blessings for her and your family!

  • @lisaalvarez740
    @lisaalvarez740 4 года назад +6

    What a sweet girl. Prayers for a full recovery.

  • @pathuff9511
    @pathuff9511 4 года назад +6

    She’s beautiful & I pray she goes far.

  • @barbaravyse660
    @barbaravyse660 3 года назад +5

    I really wish they would lower the background music so I can hear the story better.

  • @margiemayhew5214
    @margiemayhew5214 2 года назад +2

    Lovely story about a beautiful child and loving parents!

  • @raspydogv3738
    @raspydogv3738 4 года назад +9

    Damn as adorable as she is I cried

  • @hildaaybar9042
    @hildaaybar9042 3 года назад +3

    Very Sad 😢 💔 is so hard to see your kids in pain or sick , am glad that she is doing better, beautiful little girl.

  • @Kim-n-Brian
    @Kim-n-Brian 3 года назад +3

    Bless her heart....what a strong child....grips your heart for sure 💞

  • @williamandrewbird224
    @williamandrewbird224 4 года назад +10

    Prayers for your family

  • @cd8195
    @cd8195 3 года назад +5

    Wow she made an amazing recovery. Hope she’s doing well now.

  • @corinnabanyas8218
    @corinnabanyas8218 3 года назад +3

    She’s so beautiful and has such a bright spirit. I’m so glad she’s ok and back in the field. Thank you Jesus🙏🏻😭

  • @vital11122
    @vital11122 9 месяцев назад

    What a strong and brave angel.

  • @bettyhinman8517
    @bettyhinman8517 4 года назад +6

    She's so brave

  • @katherineayers5586
    @katherineayers5586 2 года назад

    what a great journey Leah is on! ALL the best in her future.

  • @shelley6746
    @shelley6746 4 года назад +3

    So many prayers for this little girl & her family...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @Lroselovely88
    @Lroselovely88 4 года назад +4

    Way to go, Fellow Leah!

  • @Fluffypillow123
    @Fluffypillow123 2 года назад +2

    Such a lovely and loving family 😍

  • @gabriellabrown3036
    @gabriellabrown3036 4 года назад +34

    I think she is the strongest girl I know

  • @debbietaylor6251
    @debbietaylor6251 3 года назад

    Sweet, sweet girl and family. What a beautiful story!

  • @shellyannwhyte748
    @shellyannwhyte748 Год назад +1

    Awesome story!!
    Praying a full recovery for Leah🙏

  • @marypevitt174
    @marypevitt174 4 года назад +3

    Leah, I hope you are on the road to getting better each day comes

  • @dwightlyon3643
    @dwightlyon3643 3 года назад +2

    High fives young lady, keep the attitude and never give up. 🥰

  • @fredhoy6697
    @fredhoy6697 4 года назад +4

    Thank you for sharing your story. Bless you all.

  • @j.settle6448
    @j.settle6448 3 года назад

    Go LEAH!!! What a little sweetheart!!!

  • @donush9139
    @donush9139 3 года назад

    I am So Happy She is Feeling Better. Prayers For Her and Her Family.

  • @Gigi-yo1ot
    @Gigi-yo1ot 4 года назад +5

    Hoping she's going to recover soon be strong for your little angel💕💕💕💕💕

  • @pantyflash
    @pantyflash 3 года назад +4

    Like, even though your spine was hosed (and is still hosed just a bit), you're totally awesome. You go, girl!

  • @silentnight9630
    @silentnight9630 4 года назад +4

    They are all gorgeous, strong and brave.

  • @dianecorcoran3770
    @dianecorcoran3770 3 года назад +1

    I wish her many good years of health!

  • @judyhoffman1359
    @judyhoffman1359 3 года назад +3

    Blessings to your family! Thanks for sharing your story.

  • @wendynicklin7693
    @wendynicklin7693 3 года назад

    A important story to tell..thank you

  • @unfailingcolt8928
    @unfailingcolt8928 3 года назад +1

    Atta girl Leah!! Keep going, you are AWESOME!!! YOU can do ANYTHING girl!! 🙏❤️ from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @grandscrazychannel9226
    @grandscrazychannel9226 3 года назад +1

    God Bless Leah and her great family. Keep fighting little lady, your doing great.

  • @peterbrown1968
    @peterbrown1968 4 года назад +17

    Beautiful little girl 💥

  • @jogargantos5809
    @jogargantos5809 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing...

  • @MichelleKiwiGirlCrawfordvocals
    @MichelleKiwiGirlCrawfordvocals Год назад +1

    Amazing progress Leah!

  • @HarvardChickie
    @HarvardChickie Год назад

    Leah amazing progress! You can do whatever you want; you are incredible!

  • @rhiannonwalker3047
    @rhiannonwalker3047 Год назад +1

    Wow. What a true blessing. ❤

  • @TinekeWilliams
    @TinekeWilliams 4 года назад +11

    Having a daughter myself I looked at this with horror! Poor parents and poor wee girl! Glad things are looking up! Kia kaha , love from New Zealand

  • @leticiaramos4882
    @leticiaramos4882 4 года назад +13

    Wow soo sad but remember God won’t leave you guys he’s by your side God Bless

  • @CardasClips
    @CardasClips 4 года назад +2

    Prayers for the family

  • @pattin5411
    @pattin5411 2 года назад

    Aww what a sweetheart

  • @sarinaedwards6705
    @sarinaedwards6705 2 года назад

    Awwww... That's beautiful 🌹

  • @terrencestiffler1647
    @terrencestiffler1647 3 года назад

    What A Sweet Angel.

  • @karenmccabe2371
    @karenmccabe2371 4 года назад +2

    God bless her

  • @karensmith9134
    @karensmith9134 4 года назад +5

    Happy Passover ⛦ Happy Easter 📿 you are an amazing young lady 💖

  • @lindahumes8882
    @lindahumes8882 4 года назад +19

    What an amazing girl and family!!! So inspiring, I’m happy that there is a happy ending for these good people. Best wishes for the future

  • @vintagebrew1057
    @vintagebrew1057 4 года назад +8

    Prayers for this family. Beautiful Child.

  • @paulalisiecki7132
    @paulalisiecki7132 3 года назад +1

    God bless 🙏 your family
    Your daughter is very amazing ❤️🙏🇨🇦

  • @annaclyatt2611
    @annaclyatt2611 4 года назад +1

    That's very sad I am praying for her

  • @kathrynhall7021
    @kathrynhall7021 4 года назад +2

    God bless you all🙏🙏🙏

  • @belindakloppers3698
    @belindakloppers3698 4 года назад +3

    God Bless you and your family....

  • @drewcounts4238
    @drewcounts4238 4 года назад +1

    What a great story best wishes for and your family

  • @honeybuzzard2843
    @honeybuzzard2843 4 года назад +3

    RUN AGAIN GURL.
    JUST TAKE OFF AND RUN.
    U CAN DO IT😚
    STRONG GIRL.

  • @carolynsmith5803
    @carolynsmith5803 3 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @chelciewentzel8191
    @chelciewentzel8191 3 месяца назад

    prayers❤

  • @viewbens
    @viewbens 3 года назад

    leah your amazing keep it up the good work!

  • @SevenGC89
    @SevenGC89 2 года назад +1

    She has such an amazing spirit, it takes an extremely strong person to be able to smile and laugh and keep your spirits up when something this tragic happens. You two are amazing parents. My childhood was spent in and out of hospitals from a super rare kidney/liver disease. I had to undergo 3 kidney transplants and 1 liver transplant. There were times after surgeries or on dialysis in between the transplants that I wanted it to just be over, My parents were a huge support system for me and I think if I wouldn't of had such amazing supportive parents I don't think I could've gotten through it. Leah is very lucky to have you two, I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. :-)

    • @godislove7500
      @godislove7500 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/KruNGnxPqk0/видео.html

  • @joyabaidya4301
    @joyabaidya4301 4 года назад +1

    God bless you🙏💕 darling

  • @natassiarodriguez7420
    @natassiarodriguez7420 3 месяца назад

    Praying 🙏

  • @terrymackley4140
    @terrymackley4140 3 года назад +1

    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻My prayers!!!

  • @ypomichelle
    @ypomichelle 4 года назад +9

    Oh gawd oh gawd oh gawd poor little girl! This scared me at first because I know a girl similar in looks & age with the same name as her, but then I remembered I saw her earlier today. Phew. 😅 😅 😅

    • @godislove7500
      @godislove7500 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/ZOX2eg1nfAs/видео.html

  • @a1vortecks856
    @a1vortecks856 Год назад

    I hope she is doing well 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jasminehidalgo2949
    @jasminehidalgo2949 2 года назад

    Beautiful ❤

  • @bobbieowens7719
    @bobbieowens7719 2 года назад

    Amazing little girl

  • @jessicaletts316
    @jessicaletts316 4 года назад +1

    i hope she is doing better

  • @sharonvolpe3940
    @sharonvolpe3940 4 года назад +3

    Wonderful loving parents. God Bless you all.

  • @kimgibson2644
    @kimgibson2644 2 года назад

    Such a beautiful little girl your amazing 💕💕

  • @miasarten6702
    @miasarten6702 3 года назад +4

    She is the strongest little girl I know club with you 😇💖❤️💝🥳🤩

  • @IziGryffindor
    @IziGryffindor 4 года назад +4

    Awww I hope she’s doing good

  • @espr7564
    @espr7564 3 года назад

    Beautiful happy end ❤

  • @meaganmoore1120
    @meaganmoore1120 4 года назад +27

    I have had 2 Strokes one was when I was 6months old and it was on my left side of my Brain and then I had a another Stroke when I was 13years old and it was on left side of my Brain and it made me blind in my right eye and made me have Seizures/Epilepsy

    • @evangelinedouros254
      @evangelinedouros254 4 года назад +3

      So sorry to hear that my friend had a grand mal seizure infront of me in high school and that was scary at the time that it happened wasn't sure about what seizures were but as a certified clinical medical assistant i know what seizures are

    • @TinekeWilliams
      @TinekeWilliams 4 года назад +1

      Sorry you had to go through that but remember, concentrate on what you have, not what you could have. Made me a lot happier

    • @jesussaves1827
      @jesussaves1827 4 года назад

      Hi Meagan Moore, sorry to hear that you can 2 Strokes, I will pray for you, I know what it is like to live with an illness that overtakes your life, But Jesus gave me a miracle and healed me, Jesus loves you and can do the same for you, Ask Him into your heart your heart to be your personal Lord and Saviour, and He will change your life for the better, God bless

    • @marypevitt174
      @marypevitt174 4 года назад

      Meaghan, I'm sorry, I hope you are doing better each day goes by

    • @americangirlmountaineer5039
      @americangirlmountaineer5039 4 года назад

      When I was 14 I had these headaches in the back of the head and it took away my ability to walk. This went on for 8 months nonstop.

  • @sarinaedwards6705
    @sarinaedwards6705 3 года назад

    Wow how awesome is her recovery PRAISE GOD

    • @carla_c4969
      @carla_c4969 3 года назад

      This s not because of that bastard called god... It s thanks to The doctors...

  • @demilandry7122
    @demilandry7122 3 года назад

    God bless you all
    Big hugs hugs hugs

  • @maryclynch9356
    @maryclynch9356 4 года назад +2

    Thank you God x

  • @nickisnyder3450
    @nickisnyder3450 3 года назад +2

    So glad this had a happy ending! When they said she was quadriplegic! I was shocked! Did they ever find out what caused her stroke? Was it the gymnastics? A hard landing? A shock to the sinal cord?