Just a few months after winning state in cross country, high school freshman Allie was ejected from the vehicle in a car accident and taken by air ambulance to a local hospital. Allie underwent a month of intensive care, but her journey was just beginning. She was transferred to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital for recovery, arriving with lingering head trauma and an injured back, pelvis, and bladder. However, therapists jumped in immediately, working to strengthen Allie’s upper body and leg muscles. Her care team’s positive attitude and commitment to Allie’s recovery helped set the tone for her time in the hospital. To aid her recovery, Allie needed a special boot, but her insurance didn’t cover it. Thanks to donor generosity, Allie received the boot she needed. While at the hospital, Allie played fun games and frequented the hospital’s outdoor garden–her favorite place during her stay. After weeks of attending therapy five or six times a day and months of inpatient care, Allie is back to running! She ran the Ranken Jordan 5K for Play and is back on the cross-country team!