A MESSAGE FROM NYC Marathon x Alexandra Verni for Brain Injury Advocacy
I sustained my TBI on June 19th 2008 from an epidural hematoma. I was left bleeding out for 14 hours before I was taken to a local hospital. I underwent a craniotomy to relieve the bleeding in my brain and remained in a coma for 5 days. I have never learned the circumstances behind my life-changing injury.
Prior to my accident, I was a Cross Country & Track runner, but post-TBI, running, along with life, seemed impossible. I am proud to say I am back to running; thanks largely to my training partner, Artemisia, my rescue pitbull. I owe it to myself and to all those living with TBI to advocate. I am dedicating my race to us & my late parents, who helped me get back to where I am today. I have no doubt they will be cheering me on from Heaven.
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