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Jamie MoCrazy had been competing in freestyle skiing’s World Tour Finals in Canada when disaster struck. Having successfully completed her first run, ranking fourth in the standings, she cranked up the difficulty for her second and final run.
For the first woman to ever land a double-flip at the X-Games in slopestyle ski – an event where athletes race down a slope navigating obstacles – and who had been ranked among the world’s top two in her event for the three years prior to this competition, finishing off the podium was not an option. So she attempted a double ‘flat-7’ off-access backflip, a trick she had been practicing for a week leading up to the Finals. She remembers nothing of what happened when her head whiplashed into the snow on landing from her flip. She went into a natural coma, was intubated on the mountain and a battle began to save her life. Flash forward nine years, and her life goal is now to help others who have suffered traumatic brain injuries and raise awareness on recovery methods, setting up the non-profit organization MoCrazy Strong with Jeanee and her mother for the purpose of “changing the narrative” and “giving back.”
For the first woman to ever land a double-flip at the X-Games in slopestyle ski – an event where athletes race down a slope navigating obstacles – and who had been ranked among the world’s top two in her event for the three years prior to this competition, finishing off the podium was not an option. So she attempted a double ‘flat-7’ off-access backflip, a trick she had been practicing for a week leading up to the Finals. She remembers nothing of what happened when her head whiplashed into the snow on landing from her flip. She went into a natural coma, was intubated on the mountain and a battle began to save her life. Flash forward nine years, and her life goal is now to help others who have suffered traumatic brain injuries and raise awareness on recovery methods, setting up the non-profit organization MoCrazy Strong with Jeanee and her mother for the purpose of “changing the narrative” and “giving back.”
Cody Ridenour, a proud Maryland native, grew up in the close-knit community of Hampstead in Carroll County. In June 2016, he embarked on a transformative journey, moving across the country to San Diego, California, to join his older brother. Along the way, Cody and a close friend completed a memorable road trip from Maryland to California, each driving their own cars.
Just days after arriving in San Diego, Cody set out to explore the West Coast's unique natural beauty. During a hike, an unforeseen event dramatically altered his path, ultimately bringing him back to Maryland.
Cody's life story is a testament to resilience and personal growth. Today, as a brain injury survivor, he draws on his experiences to inspire others through his keynote speeches, shedding light on the power of perseverance and the human spirit's ability to overcome even the most unexpected challenges.
Just days after arriving in San Diego, Cody set out to explore the West Coast's unique natural beauty. During a hike, an unforeseen event dramatically altered his path, ultimately bringing him back to Maryland.
Cody's life story is a testament to resilience and personal growth. Today, as a brain injury survivor, he draws on his experiences to inspire others through his keynote speeches, shedding light on the power of perseverance and the human spirit's ability to overcome even the most unexpected challenges.
BIAMD is applying for 12 Continuing Education Credits.
We are waiting to hear back from the following boards:
Physical Therapy (PT)
Nursing (RN)
Occupational therapy (OT)
Social Work (SW)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Psychology
Speech and Language Pathology (SLP)
Worker’s Comp (WCC)
Case management (CCM)
We are waiting to hear back from the following boards:
Physical Therapy (PT)
Nursing (RN)
Occupational therapy (OT)
Social Work (SW)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Psychology
Speech and Language Pathology (SLP)
Worker’s Comp (WCC)
Case management (CCM)
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