ActiveKix - Stories tagged with JennyCrain

Jenny Continues To Improve

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:35:00 GMT

We are pleased to report that Jenny continues to improve on many fronts. She has recently surpassed the 150 foot point for walking with the help of her therapists. Jenny is experiencing great mobility with the right side of her body, and her left side is beginning to gain strength as well. Her ability to communicate is extraordinary, with her voice now low and strong. Jenny does struggle with her short term memory. She also has brief episodes of memory flashbacks, such as trying to remove a retainer from her mouth which is something she hasn't had since high school. While Jenny remains on a feeding tube, this past week she ate a complete cup of Malt-O-Meal cereal! Jenny's therapists are enjoying her spirit and dry sense of humor. Jenny is now sitting in on her care meetings every Thursday where she listens intently and thanks the team members as each speaks on their area of expertise.

Jenny Takes More Steps

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:56:47 GMT

Since the last update on January 1st, Jenny continues to progress in all her therapies. She is currently spending roughly an hour in speech therapy each day, and her ability and interest in talking is improving. Although Jenny has indicated talking is exhausting, she continues to chat a great deal which is clearly the Jenny we all know and love! Her audible volume continues to be fairly light at this time. Jenny's progress in physical therapy includes the ability to take a few more steps, still with the help of her physical therapists. The focus of Jenny's physical therapies is centered around muscle tone and improving her flexibility. Jenny still has her feeding tube and will continue to have one until she can relearn how to eat..that process is happening very slowly.

Jenny Crain Benefit Event

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:23:49 GMT

A benefit event will be held for Jenny in Milwaukee this month. Please join Jenny's friends and family for this special event. What: Say Van Delay (The All-Northwestern Mutual Band) Date: Thursday, January 17th, 2008 Where: Milwaukee Ale House Web Site: http://www.ale-house.com/ Time: Doors open at 5 pm Band starts at 7 pm Cost: $10 cover charge All proceeds will go to the Jenny Crain - Make It Happen Fund Together, we can "Make It Happen" for Jenny!

Jenny Takes Significant Strides

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:23:44 GMT

It's been over four months since Jenny's accident which occurred on August 21, 2007. While the first three months showed positive but slow change, in the last few weeks Jenny has taken significant strides forward in her recovery.

Thankful For Jenny

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:57:23 GMT

"It's been a busy time for Jenny since our last update. She has been working in daily therapy with the help of her care team. Jenny achieved an important milestone yesterday by handling the introduction of ice cream which started her relearning process of eating. Jenny's jaw has continued to heal well, and the completion of that surgery has allowed her to start working with her speech therapist in earnest. She has made progress in making various grunting and moaning noises - all of which are a blessing to hear! An additional significant milestone was the removal of Jenny's neck brace with the next goal being the removal of her tracheotomy tube soon."

HOW TO POST A WELL WISH ON JENNYCRAIN.NET

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:08:01 GMT

HOW TO POST A WELL WISH ON JENNYCRAIN.NET 1. Log In to jennycrain.net 2. go to Blog info in the upper right hand menu 3. subscribe to a blog 4. write your well wish 5. hit submit

A JENNY CRAIN UPDATE

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:08:02 GMT

"Jenny recently had surgery to remove the wires from her jaw. During that procedure she had two metal plates inserted into her chin. Someone observed that she looks "a little like Jay Leno " with her post operative swollen jaw. The doctors noted that it appears like she has most if not all of her teeth, with the likely need for braces and other oral work in the future. This is very good."

JENNY SHOWING SLIGHT PROGRESS WHILE FACING SOME DIFFICULT CHALLENGES

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:22:25 GMT

"Jenny is showing progress in rehabilitation. Since our last update, Jenny has progressed to 3 hours of rehabilitation per day. She is getting a little stronger each day and is able to handle more rigorous exercises. Recently, Jenny stood with limited support for about 20 minutes. Her eye movement looks pretty good, except during her infections (more on that below). While her eyes are still a little off she is making facial expressions and mumbling, suggesting she is trying to talk. She is paying more attention to activities around her."

New Website Launched to Monitor Jenny Crain's Condition

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:02:22 GMT

"A new website, http://jennycrain.net/ has been set up to allow family and friends to monitor Jenny Crain's progress. She's the USA athlete who was struck by a car and seriously injured while training last Aug. 21."

Lakefront Marathon's Olympian Relay to Show Support for Jenny Crain

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:46:37 GMT

"This year's race - the fastest edition to fill in the event's history, which reached its capacity in June - will include two special relay teams, both built with one goal in mind: to raise awareness, dollars and support for Jenny Crain, the Milwaukee area runner injured in a car accident in August. "

Jenny Crain - update only thread

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:17:36 GMT

"While Jenny remains unconscious today she did get on a bicycle with the support of her care team and was able to move her legs and pedal. Wow! This is a good sign. Yet more is needed. The next key milestone her doctors are monitoring is for her to blink her eyes on command. The goal is to have her blink once for yes and twice for no."

Make It Happen Fund: You can now contribute to Jenny Crain's recovery

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:43:57 GMT

Follow the link for address and contribution info.

Al's runners have chance to support Jenny Crain

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:31:53 GMT

Jenny Crain has won the Brigg's & Al's Run four times in her illustrious career, but it will be her friends and supporters taking the lead on Saturday.

How to support Jenny Crain

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:28:47 GMT

After being hit by a car while running on August 21st, Jenny Crain has undergone many surgeries and is still unconscious. For day-to-day updates on Crain's progress or to send a message, you can visit her care page (viewing requires registration, which is free).

Hospital Official: Jenny Crain still in NICU, critical condition

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:55:15 GMT

According to a Froedtert Hospital official, U.S. marathoner Jenny Crain remains in critical condition and is being closely monitored and cared for by physicians in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

American marathoner Jenny Crain struck by car

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:54:01 GMT

A true tragedy. U.S. marathon runner Jenny Crain was struck by a car while on a training run and is now in critical condition and in the ICU of a Milwaukee hospital.