Ryan Brady - PV Accident Jan 2010, temporarily paralyzed

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Ryan Brady - PV Accident Jan 2010, temporarily paralyzed

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:00 pm

Great video, but it does include video of his accident, you've been warned...

http://reesenews.org/2011/04/06/make-a- ... -me/14140/

Ryan Brady experienced a traumatic brain injury while pole vaulting in January 2010. He was temporarily paralyzed, spending two weeks in the hospital and three weeks in rehab. Now, fully recovered, Ryan has a new appreciation for life.
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