As we reported previously, Olympic hopeful Kevin Pearce suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after hitting his head on a half-pipe of solid ice while training for an Olympics-qualifier in Mammoth Lakes, California. Our last article reported that Pearce was unconscious in critical condition in a Utah hospital. Since then, the snowboarder has returned to consciousness and is taking part in his own recovery as best he can.
A recent ESPN article quoted Kevin’s doctors about his condition. Elaine Skalabrin, MD, one of Kevin’s doctors, said, “Kevin continues to improve and is actively participating in his therapies. He is making progress on a daily basis,” the article mentioned. Last week, Kevin was relieved to have his breathing tube removed and his condition upgraded from “critical” to “serious.”
Kevin’s family told ESPN, “We cannot say enough good things about the doctors, nurses, and support staff here at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. They have shown Kevin and our family the best of what modern medicine can offer and have been completely caring and supportive throughout this entire process. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and admiration to everyone involved Kevin’s recovery.”
A Los Angeles Times article detailed how many of Kevin’s snowboarder friends were lending public support for Kevin at their snowboarding runs. The article reported that snowboarders Danny Davis and Hannah Teter, as well as coach Mike Jankowski, all had Kevin in their thoughts and minds while boarding at the Mammoth Lakes Olympics qualifier.
The Los Angeles Times article reported, “The finish area was dotted with signs of all shapes and colors honoring Pearce, who, before Davis, had been one of the rare riders to defeat 2006 Olympic gold medalist Shaun White. Davis, at the awards ceremony, held up one sign: “Pearce Be With You.” ” On the public support Facebook page setup by Kevin’s family and maintained by his brother Adam, there are thousands of comments and well wishes for the injured snowboarder.
Some of the most recent comments read: “I just checked for Adam’s update as is my evening ritual and I am so happy to hear Kevin is enjoying music. I was in Stratton, Vermont on Dec. 31, 2009 when I heard the news about Kevin and I have been thinking of the entire Pearce family since then. It is so wonderful to hear of Kevins positive progress in his road to recovery. I wish you all the best Kevin!”
“I just got done watching all of your vids on youtube and it made me realize that once you are in good health YOU WILL BE THE BEST SNOWBOARDER THAT HAS EVER LIVED!! get well soon, best wishes from VT.”
“Kevin, I am from NH and have been following your progress through our local media. I pray that you have a speedy recovery. What a great family you have. With their support I am sure you will make it through just fine. As a mom of 2 boys I think about you often. Please get well soon.”
Kevin’s brother Adam reported that Kevin was listening to music and that he gave a thumbs-up when his family read the scores of cards and well wishes he has received since undergoing his New Year’s tragic injury. The Facebook page read, “Playing a bunch of Neil Young, Dylan and Marley for Kev to keep the mood right…Seems to be working…Also want to send our love and positive energy to our good friend Danny Davis.-Adam”
The final comment referred to Danny Davis, who is currently undergoing treatment for his own injury. Danny Davis was injured in a non-snowboarding related ATV accident in which one of his vertebrae was broken. We wish both Danny and Kevin a full and swift recovery. Check back for more updates about Kevin Pearce and Danny Davis.
References:
Brain and Spinal Cord Staff. (January 6, 2010) “Olympic snowboarding hopeful remains in hospital with traumatic brain injury.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Brain and Spinal Cord Web site: https://brainandspinalcord.org/blog/2010/01/06/olympic-snowboarding-h…
Brain and Spinal Cord Staff. (January 12, 2010) “Update on snowboarder Kevin Pearce: consciousness returns, still in serious condition.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Brain and Spinal Cord Web site:https://brainandspinalcord.org/blog/2010/01/12/update-on-snowboarder-…
Dillman, Lisa. (January 19, 2010) “Danny Davis to miss Olympic Games after accident.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Los Angeles Times Web site:http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-us-snowboard-team19-2010jan19,0,3124…
Dillman, Lisa. (January 15, 2010) “Kevin Pearce is in the hearts and minds of snowboarders at competition.” Retrieved on January 19, 2010 from the Los Angeles Times website:http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kevin-pearce15-2010jan15,0,6178775.s…
ESPN Action Sports. (January 21, 2010) “Kevin Pearce makes encouraging progress.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the ESPN Web site:http://espn.go.com/action/snowboarding/news/story?id=4786214
Facebook Page. (January 21, 2010) “Well Wishes to our Friend Kevin Pearce.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Facebook Web sites: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Well-Wishes-to-our-Frend-Kevin-Pearce/2323… and http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=441592710240
Survivor’s Club Staff. (January 21, 2010) “Doctors report Kevin Pearce making better than expected progress after accident.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Survivor’s Club Web site: http://www.thesurvivorsclub.org/news-and-articles/doctors-report-kevin-p…
As we reported previously, Olympic hopeful Kevin Pearce suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after hitting his head on a half-pipe of solid ice while training for an Olympics-qualifier in Mammoth Lakes, California. Our last article reported that Pearce was unconscious in critical condition in a Utah hospital. Since then, the snowboarder has returned to consciousness and is taking part in his own recover y as best he can.A recent ESPN article quoted Kevin’s doctors about his condition. Elaine Skalabrin, MD, one of Kevin’s doctors, said, “Kevin continues to improve and is actively participating in his therapies. He is making progress on a daily basis,” the article mentioned. Last week, Kevin was relieved to have his breathing tube removed and his condition upgraded from “critical” to “serious.”
Kevin’s family told ESPN, “We cannot say enough good things about the doctors, nurses, and support staff here at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. They have shown Kevin and our family the best of what modern medicine can offer and have been completely caring and supportive throughout this entire process. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and admiration to everyone involved Kevin’s recovery.”
A Los Angeles Times article detailed how many of Kevin’s snowboarder friends were lending public support for Kevin at their snowboarding runs. The article reported that snowboarders Danny Davis and Hannah Teter, as well as coach Mike Jankowski, all had Kevin in their thoughts and minds while boarding at the Mammoth Lakes Olympics qualifier.
The Los Angeles Times article reported, “The finish area was dotted with signs of all shapes and colors honoring Pearce, who, before Davis, had been one of the rare riders to defeat 2006 Olympic gold medalist Shaun White. Davis, at the awards ceremony, held up one sign: “Pearce Be With You.” ” On the public support Facebook page setup by Kevin’s family and maintained by his brother Adam, there are thousands of comments and well wishes for the injured snowboarder.
Some of the most recent comments read: “I just checked for Adam’s update as is my evening ritual and I am so happy to hear Kevin is enjoying music. I was in Stratton, Vermont on Dec. 31, 2009 when I heard the news about Kevin and I have been thinking of the entire Pearce family since then. It is so wonderful to hear of Kevins positive progress in his road to recovery. I wish you all the best Kevin!”
“I just got done watching all of your vids on youtube and it made me realize that once you are in good health YOU WILL BE THE BEST SNOWBOARDER THAT HAS EVER LIVED!! get well soon, best wishes from VT.”
“Kevin, I am from NH and have been following your progress through our local media. I pray that you have a speedy recovery. What a great family you have. With their support I am sure you will make it through just fine. As a mom of 2 boys I think about you often. Please get well soon.”
Kevin’s brother Adam reported that Kevin was listening to music and that he gave a thumbs-up when his family read the scores of cards and well wishes he has received since undergoing his New Year’s tragic injury. The Facebook page read, “Playing a bunch of Neil Young, Dylan and Marley for Kev to keep the mood right…Seems to be working…Also want to send our love and positive energy to our good friend Danny Davis.-Adam”
The final comment referred to Danny Davis, who is currently undergoing treatment for his own injury. Danny Davis was injured in a non-snowboarding related ATV accident in which one of his vertebrae was broken. We wish both Danny and Kevin a full and swift recovery. Check back for more updates about Kevin Pearce and Danny Davis.
References:
Brain and Spinal Cord Staff. (January 6, 2010) “Olympic snowboarding hopeful remains in hospital with traumatic brain injury.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Brain and Spinal Cord website:https://brainandspinalcord.org/blog/2010/01/06/olympic-snowboarding-h…
Brain and Spinal Cord Staff. (January 12, 2010) “Update on snowboarder Kevin Pearce: consciousness returns, still in serious condition.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Brain and Spinal Cord website:https://brainandspinalcord.org/blog/2010/01/12/update-on-snowboarder-…
Dillman, Lisa. (January 19, 2010) “Danny Davis to miss Olympic Games after accident.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Los Angeles Times website:http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-us-snowboard-team19-2010jan19,0,3124…
Dillman, Lisa. (January 15, 2010) “Kevin Pearce is in the hearts and minds of snowboarders at competition.” Retrieved on January 19, 2010 from the Los Angeles Times website:http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kevin-pearce15-2010jan15,0,6178775.s…
ESPN Action Sports. (January 21, 2010) “Kevin Pearce makes encouraging progress.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the ESPN website:http://espn.go.com/action/snowboarding/news/story?id=4786214
Facebook Page. (January 21, 2010) “Well Wishes to our Friend Kevin Pearce.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Facebook websites:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Well-Wishes-to-our-Frend-Kevin-Pearce/2323…andhttp://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=441592710240
Survivor’s Club Staff. (January 21, 2010) “Doctors report Kevin Pearce making better than expected progress after accident.” Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Survivor’s Club website:http://www.thesurvivorsclub.org/news-and-articles/doctors-report-kevin-p…
As we reported previously, Olympic hopeful Kevin Pearce suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after hitting his head on a half-pipe of solid ice while training for an Olympics-qualifier in Mammoth Lakes, California. Our last article reported that Pearce was unconscious in critical condition in a Utah hospital. Since then, the snowboarder has returned to consciousness and is taking part in his own recovery as best he can.
A recent ESPN article quoted Kevin’s doctors about his condition. Elaine Skalabrin, MD, one of Kevin’s doctors, said, ‘Kevin continues to improve and is actively participating in his therapies. He is making progress on a daily basis,’ the article mentioned. Last week, Kevin was relieved to have his breathing tube removed and his condition upgraded from ‘critical’ to ‘serious.’
Kevin’s family told ESPN, ‘We cannot say enough good things about the doctors, nurses, and support staff here at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. They have shown Kevin and our family the best of what modern medicine can offer and have been completely caring and supportive throughout this entire process. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and admiration to everyone involved Kevin’s recovery.’
A Los Angeles Times article detailed how many of Kevin’s snowboarder friends were lending public support for Kevin at their snowboarding runs. The article reported that snowboarders Danny Davis and Hannah Teter, as well as coach Mike Jankowski, all had Kevin in their thoughts and minds while boarding at the Mammoth Lakes Olympics qualifier.
The Los Angeles Times article reported, ‘The finish area was dotted with signs of all shapes and colors honoring Pearce, who, before Davis, had been one of the rare riders to defeat 2006 Olympic gold medalist Shaun White. Davis, at the awards ceremony, held up one sign: “Pearce Be With You.’ ‘ On the public support Facebook page setup by Kevin’s family and maintained by his brother Adam, there are thousands of comments and well wishes for the injured snowboarder.
Some of the most recent comments read: ‘I just checked for Adam’s update as is my evening ritual and I am so happy to hear Kevin is enjoying music. I was in Stratton, Vermont on Dec. 31, 2009 when I heard the news about Kevin and I have been thinking of the entire Pearce family since then. It is so wonderful to hear of Kevins positive progress in his road to recovery. I wish you all the best Kevin!’
‘I just got done watching all of your vids on youtube and it made me realize that once you are in good health YOU WILL BE THE BEST SNOWBOARDER THAT HAS EVER LIVED!! get well soon, best wishes from VT.’
‘Kevin, I am from NH and have been following your progress through our local media. I pray that you have a speedy recovery. What a great family you have. With their support I am sure you will make it through just fine. As a mom of 2 boys I think about you often. Please get well soon.’
Kevin’s brother Adam reported that Kevin was listening to music and that he gave a thumbs-up when his family read the scores of cards and well wishes he has received since undergoing his New Year’s tragic injury. The Facebook page read, ‘Playing a bunch of Neil Young, Dylan and Marley for Kev to keep the mood right…Seems to be working…Also want to send our love and positive energy to our good friend Danny Davis.-Adam’
The final comment referred to Danny Davis, who is currently undergoing treatment for his own injury. Danny Davis was injured in a non-snowboarding related ATV accident in which one of his vertebrae was broken. We wish both Danny and Kevin a full and swift recovery. Check back for more updates about Kevin Pearce and Danny Davis.
References:
Brain and Spinal Cord Staff. (January 6, 2010) ‘Olympic snowboarding hopeful remains in hospital with traumatic brain injury.’ Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Brain and Spinal Cord Web site: https://brainandspinalcord.org/blog/2010/01/06/olympic-snowboarding-h…
Brain and Spinal Cord Staff. (January 12, 2010) ‘Update on snowboarder Kevin Pearce: consciousness returns, still in serious condition.’ Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Brain and Spinal Cord Web site:https://brainandspinalcord.org/blog/2010/01/12/update-on-snowboarder-…
Dillman, Lisa. (January 19, 2010) ‘Danny Davis to miss Olympic Games after accident.’ Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Los Angeles Times Web site:http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-us-snowboard-team19-2010jan19,0,3124…
Dillman, Lisa. (January 15, 2010) ‘Kevin Pearce is in the hearts and minds of snowboarders at competition.’ Retrieved on January 19, 2010 from the Los Angeles Times website:http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kevin-pearce15-2010jan15,0,6178775.s…
ESPN Action Sports. (January 21, 2010) ‘Kevin Pearce makes encouraging progress.’ Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the ESPN Web site:http://espn.go.com/action/snowboarding/news/story?id=4786214
Facebook Page. (January 21, 2010) ‘Well Wishes to our Friend Kevin Pearce.’ Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Facebook Web sites: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Well-Wishes-to-our-Frend-Kevin-Pearce/2323… and http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=441592710240
Survivor’s Club Staff. (January 21, 2010) ‘Doctors report Kevin Pearce making better than expected progress after accident.’ Retrieved on January 21, 2010 from the Survivor’s Club Web site: http://www.thesurvivorsclub.org/news-and-articles/doctors-report-kevin-p…