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This accident victim went from almost giving up to giving back. Ten months ago Brad Poor was in a coma after skidding off an icy road. Almost every bone in his body was broken; his abdominal organs were forced into his chest. At the time, all his friends and family wanted was for him to be the man he was. He ended up being so much more. "My mom found Baptist Rehab-Germantown when I was still in a coma. When I came out of the coma and started the Next Step rehab program, I had to learn how to walk, eat, talk - basically learn how to do everything again as a result of my brain injuries." Next Step put Brad through an intensive program of physical and speech therapy. "They not only helped me out physically but also mentally. I needed to be re-taught absolutely everything. I'm so excited because in about two months I'll be able to take my test to drive again, so I can drive to church on my own and even go back to school. None of that would be possible if not for the treatment I've received and continue to receive here at Baptist Rehab-Germantown." Brad's recovery through Next Step was remarkable on its own. But his experiences changed him in more ways than one. He now volunteers at Baptist Rehab-Germantown, to show his appreciation and to inspire others. "I feel this is a great way to help pay my nurses back for all they did for me. Also, I feel like I have the opportunity to be an inspiration to others who are in the condition that I was in. I can show them just how far they'll be able to come and encourage them. And it's actually fun here! When I volunteer, it's usually the best day I have."  Top of Page |
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