The Be Perfect Foundation has been a strong support for Caelum Miller in his recovery journey. Caelum suffered a profound brain injury as a result of an accidental drowning when he was just 17 months old. Despite the challenges he faced due to his Hypoxic TBI, Be Perfect stepped in to provide much-needed assistance. They have offered scholarship funds, specifically for Caelum's exercise therapy, which has played a crucial role in helping him regain an independent and active lifestyle.
Read MoreArnold Gonzales, a client of the Be Perfect Foundation since February 16, 2022, has been receiving financial support to attend therapy at the Perfect Step, aiding in his recovery from brain damage caused by a ruptured brain aneurysm and hemorrhagic stroke. Thanks to the assistance provided by Be Perfect, Arnold has experienced remarkable progress in his mobility, transitioning from a wheelchair to a walker. He has also made significant improvements in performing basic daily tasks such as dressing, brushing his teeth, and shaving.
Read MoreLaura Grabowski, a former expert level competitive mountain biker, experienced a life-changing injury on 4/17/2019. While riding a casual trail she frequented, heavy rain had caused overgrowth and erosion, resulting in a serious accident when attempting a jump. The injury left her with a C7 incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite the challenges she faced, Laura's determination and resilience led her to Be Perfect, an organization that supports clients with their medical needs.
Read MoreMy name is Chris Meyer, and in 1999, I was diagnosed with a neurological disorder known as Friedreich's Ataxia, which is a genetic progressive neuro-muscular disorder. Over the years, the symptoms have severely progressed, affecting my entire body from my cerebellum downwards. Now, at the age of 41, I faced significant challenges due to the relentless progression of this condition.
Read MoreMy name is Christopher Almaguer, and on February 16, 2022, my life changed drastically when I sustained a gunshot wound while inside a vehicle. This incident left me with a spinal cord injury at the T-7 level and led to two surgeries for a broken right arm and a collapsed lung. Coping with these challenges was incredibly tough, but that's when the Be Perfect Foundation stepped in to offer me a lifeline.
Read MoreMy name is Esther Klang, I live in Brooklyn, NY, and I'm a 28-year-old young woman who is a quadriplegic, has a tracheostomy, right vocal cord paralysis, shallow breathing, and uses a ventilator at night. A month before my 11th birthday, I was diagnosed with a brain stem tumor and had surgery to try to remove the tumor, the surgeons were able to remove around 60% of the tumor before being forced to stop the surgery due to several episodes of severe hypertension.
Read MoreRobert Mudge, a beneficiary of the Be Perfect Foundation, experienced a life-altering event on August 19, 2001, due to a single-car accident. As a result, he sustained a C5/C6 spinal cord injury. Be Perfect has played a crucial role in Robert's journey toward regaining an independent and active lifestyle.
Read MoreFrederick Bennett, a recipient of the Be Perfect Foundation's support, suffered a life-altering injury in November 2018. He now faces the challenges of being a paraplegic with a brain injury as a result of contracting walking pneumonia during a vacation in California. However, thanks to the assistance provided by Be Perfect and the generosity of its donors, Frederick has been able to make significant strides toward regaining his independence and leading an active lifestyle.
Read MoreHi, my name is Desiree Huerta and I am a C4-7 spinal cord injury from transverse myelitis that occurred on September 16, 2021.
What started out as shoulder pain then numbness/tingling in my feet, quickly turned into loss of sensation & weakness. Within a couple of hours, I was paralyzed from the chest down. Two days post-admission I was diagnosed with transverse myelitis. After 3 weeks in the hospital & 5 months in rehab, I was discharged.
Read MoreHello there, I’m Collin Milhous. I have Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia type 11 which is an ALS related disease. Back in high school my best friend said, “I think you’re getting what your brother has.” That’s when I realized my gait was changing. My parents had noticed it, too. My brother, James, had been diagnosed a few years earlier. After high school my Spastic Paraplegia was rapidly progressing, and I was in constant pain whenever I tried to walk. Many times I thought I would never make it through college. I felt like physical therapy wasn’t helping anymore, and I knew that I would no longer be able to walk.
Read MoreMy name is James Milhous. In middle school, I starting tripping and then falling off my bike. Even walking normally became increasingly difficult. In 2010, I was diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, an ALS related neurological disease. There is no treatment to prevent or slow Spastic Paraplegia, and we were told that within ten years I would be wheelchair bound and have difficulty swallowing along with significant mental decline. That was twelve years ago.
Read MoreHello! My name is Baron. On May 28th, 2021, when I was 13 years old, I was on my mountain bike training for one of my dirt bike races when I overshot a jump by several feet causing a severe head injury. I was on life support for two days when the doctors stated there was a possibility I would never wake up again and if I did my family would never know the neurological state I would be in. One year later and I am full of life and have so much more life to live. I have been gaining back so much that doctors said would never happen thanks to the scholarship Be Perfect granted me to The Perfect Step to get the rehab support and workouts I need to continue to progress and get stronger.
Read MoreMy name is Jose Perales. In late 2006 at 15 years old I underwent an intense 18 hour spine corrective surgery for my severe scoliosis that left me paraplegic. In the beginning, the injury left me feeling rage, depression, and hopelessness. But overtime, my situation shifted my mindset. I learned to evolve and adapt to the changes. It gave my life more value and gave me the compassion to be a guide for others. The support from Be Perfect changed my life tremendously.
Read MoreMy name is Terry Webb. I was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia (throughout my entire spine) in 2009. Since March of 2010, I have received 22 brain and spinal cord surgeries. Because of so many surgeries, and many complications, each time I would become weaker and more unstable. The ultimate injury to my spinal cord happened during a surgery on October 3, 2017 which caused paralysis in my legs after removing arachnoid cysts.
Read MoreMy name is Emma Rose Vargas. On January 12, 2020, I fell down a staircase at the age of two years old ultimately sustaining a T6 spinal cord injury. Life thereafter was never going to be as I knew it as a very young kid, but it did not mean it could not still be great or even better. I ended up looking for an opportunity to get involved with therapy so I could continue to develop as a young kid.
Read MoreMy name is Brian Day Carr and on August 31, 2019, I broke my neck at the C5/C6 level. I was kayaking in Newport Harbor and finishing up the day when I decided to take one last dip before leaving. I dove headfirst off of a short cement wall that stretched out into the water from the beach thinking the water was much deeper than it was.
Read MoreName is Benjamin Barnabas. On September 10, 2018, I suffered a traumatic cervical spinal cord injury while I was on my way back from a job interview. While on my way back from a job interview in a commercial ten-man minibus, our driver hit a pothole and the bus somersaulted several times leaving me unconscious and quadriplegic instantly with several fatal injuries among the passengers. The Be Perfect Foundation assisted me by paying for my physiotherapy sessions at The Perfect Step in the United States, where ultimately I will be pursuing bettering my quality of life thus allowing my dreams to come true.
Read MoreMy name is Mike Browns. I suffered a C3/4 incomplete spinal cord injury in a mountain biking accident on August 8, 2020. My accident happened when I went over the handlebars while coming down the local trail. Because of your gracious contributions, I have been able to attend The Perfect Step. In the short time, I’ve been attending, my movement and flexibility have increased. I am truly looking forward to the progress to come through hard work and continued determination.
Read MoreMy name is Miguel Rivera and I suffered a C-6 spinal cord injury on August 15, 2009. A few nights before my first day of college. A night of drinking and having fun with my friends led me to make an unconscious decision. I attempted to drive myself home, but before I could reach my destination, I crashed into a side railing off of the 5 freeway that led to my car being catapulted down into a ditch that left me with the inability to walk. I was only 18 years old. Be Perfect has provided me with life-changing assistance, including financial assistance through their scholarship. Essentially, Be Perfect's assistance has helped me regain an independent and active lifestyle that has allowed me to continue to pursue my wildest hopes and dreams.
Read MoreMy name is Anne von Rosen and I suffered a T4-5 spinal cord injury in a horse-riding accident on March 11, 2014. I used to be a jockey. And on said day, the horse I was riding suddenly collapsed after the race and fell on top of me, crushing my 5th thoracic vertebrae. (the horse was fine and got back up. I underwent emergency surgery the same day as I was leaking spinal fluid. They also put a cage in at T5. Two days later I underwent a second surgery that stabilized my spine from T3- T8.
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