tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66214772554877096702024-02-07T01:14:35.718-08:00Everett Zamarron's Physical Rehab & Future HealthEverett Zamarron-Smith and his courageous recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of a skateboarding fall.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-62588767275882817302017-12-26T20:48:00.004-08:002017-12-26T20:48:37.378-08:00Last Surgery, Now we have to Move out of our home!Hello,<br />
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Boy time has gone by so fast! My macbook had a small crash in 2015.. I lost a lot of information and have not been able to post much! I am not the greatest Blogger but I want to get the info about my sons Traumatic brain Injury! Wear a Helmet Please No one wants to go through what my son went through.<br />
It has been 5 years since Everett's Accident! He is doing Well and has made it through physical therapy & Occupational therapy through CCS, California Childrens' Services, and they are an amazing group of therapist!!!<br />
Everett has now aged out, turned 21 in January! Wow, I can't believe that much time has past!! He was 16 when he had the accident.<br />
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Everett just had his last Head operation in October, he had a titanium mesh plate placed in his head to protect his brain and close the large gaps on his head where the bone flap was missing!<br />
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Everett went through a year long expansion on his head. Two balloons were surgically placed under his scalp, major surgery, and they were inflated with saline every other week. Everett's head was quite large and strange looking for such a long time! Sleeping was no fun, Ev had many headaches and was a trooper through it all! Thank goodness he is a fast healer and has a great attitude!<br />
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Once the Dr. felt he had enough skin, then the surgery was booked! Yeah<br />
Between Plastic surgery and Neuro surgery, Everett had the procedure completed, 4 hours in surgery 1 week in the hospital for recovery.<br />
Surgery is so scary and I know that he always does well and comes out great! This time he lost too much blood in his drains, he needed a double blood transfusion while in recovery. I've never been so nervous in my life!!<br />
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Everett was such a trooper through it all,cool as a cucumber.. me a mess inside. The trick never let them see you stress out and always smile and say everything going to be alright!! :)<br />
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I want to add photos but my iPhone and Macbook still are not talking to each other!!! I am not able to download my photos!!! I need help and are too broke to take it over to Apple! HELP<br />
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I was not able to get Everett the wheelchair he needed, was not able to raise enough money, however I was able to put a down payment on the ramp we so desperately needed!!! Thank you to those of you who donated!!<br />
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The house we live in has been sold! Sadness, we have to move and do not have enough money to do so. Does anyone know of any programs that help with money for housing? We are with Housing Choices for disabled persons and it is not moving fast enough!<br />
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Hopefully we can get the help we need, soon. We have become accustomed to having a roof over our heads! :)<br />
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Till next time, I need to keep packing, we have to be out of the house by January 19, 2018!! What a way to bring in the year!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-31519035818461833352014-07-15T14:22:00.001-07:002014-07-15T14:22:07.513-07:00The Best Part is, Everett Walked Across the Stage On His Own Power! We no longer need a wheel chair... We were not able to purchase one. The Wheel chair he needed cost $5,000. and we were not able to raise enough money... EveretT did suffer some extra physical issues by Not having the correct chair for his height, 6'2 and his physical issues.<br />
Instead between myself and his therapist we got Ev walking!! Woohoo!! He is still uneasy on his feet but for the most part he walks and does well!<br />
Fatigue is a huge part to a Brain injury and being sensitive to loud noise and or voices. Ev tires quickly.. faster than you and I would... sometimes he lasts longer than me!! Ha Ha I'm gettn old!!<br />
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Keep A Smile on your Face and be grateful you have the use of all of your body parts and your memory!<br />
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Trying to keep things going and Ev's memory alive and awake.. visiting Carmel and the famous Lone Cypress<br />
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Thanks to a good friend, I was able to take Ev to his favorite event the Vans Warped Tour, with VIP tickets so Ev could take breaks and rest in a nice cool shaded area with tables and chairs, between seeing his favorite bands.<br />
it was a fabulous day despite all the blisters he suffered on his toes!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-2844157406056069182014-07-15T13:51:00.000-07:002014-07-15T13:51:10.921-07:00<div class="tG QF" style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px; position: absolute; width: 0px;">
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I haven't posted in a long while. so many great improvements for Everett have happened! He has done very well in therapy. He walks great with the help of his AFO leg brace.<br />Ev will forever have some kind of physical and memory loss due to his <a class="ot-hashtag aaTEdf" href="https://plus.google.com/s/%23TBI" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.218s; color: #427fed; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.218s;">#TBI</a>(Traumatic Brain Injury) Issue but what's important that he is alive and gets to do most things he enjoys in life.<br />I myself can be a mess afraid to let him go out on his own and go for walks. He forgets where he is and is still unable to read signs, most of all very forgetful.<br /><br />I have so thank you to all of those who donated 2 years ago. Everett still needs financial help. He has since then turned 18 and unable to work or ever drive a car due to seizures and the paralyzed muscles and nerves in his right ankle. It makes him sad that he'll never drive and all he could do is make jokes, like hey mom let me Drive... there are times when I am so tired I really wish he could drive!!!<br /><br />Everett was allowed to Graduate/walk with his class of 2014! I am so proud of him he has made such an awesome effort at school and even made the Honor Roll this year Yippee Kudos my son!!<br /><br />Everett is finishing up some Units to complete his diploma.. summer school is fun for him and it keeps him busy!<br /><br />You can still donate to his cause and life long issues. Most of all Wear A Helmet keep your noggin safe!!</div>
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Me and Everett after Graduation<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-86578171112455217312013-10-23T15:30:00.002-07:002013-10-23T15:30:32.541-07:00Hi All,<br />
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Sorry Life has been very busy with therapy and me now attending school to get my Teacher Training certificate!!!<br />
Everett is Now in His Senior year of High School, He is getting better and still needs a lot of therapy! However he is having a good time at school despite the odds. I don't think he will be able to enjoy any of the future dances that he would normally attend. It makes me sad he should be having a Grand time like the rest of his friends!<br />
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Gotta run to class..<br />
Here is picture of Ev in his senior photo!!! 2013<br />
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Doesn't he look so Handsome!!! Yippee!<br />
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We still struggle with medical Bills so If you can find it in your Heart please Donate anything you can to Everett's recovery!! Peace and Love to All!! Evs MOM!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-92009891266599968972013-06-18T18:55:00.001-07:002013-06-18T18:55:14.884-07:00Hello All,<br />
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So It has been sometime since I posted anything..... Well 2 weeks ago at Everett's Choir teacher's retirement Farewell Ev had a terrible seizure, somehow it ended up in the paper don't know how, but his seizure was so bad we had to call 911!<br />
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It was such a horrific site to see, Ev was so scared, I was in tears trying to keep him calm. His sister was in tears as she called 911. It lasted more than 10 min, his body was out of control and he was so scared. So glad when the fire Department showed up and gave him a shot to help stop the seizure!<br />
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It was so terrible and Ev remembers the entire thing, he couldn't control his body, the spasms were so strong. It took Ev about 3 hours, in the ER, to regain his mobility and ability to speak.<br />
He is now doing great, but has some minor set-backs. His language skills were affected, and things are a bit jumbled in his head : ( I'm really sad because he worked so Hard in school the last 3 months!<br />
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All I can say is he has the best attitude and a big smile on his face!!<br />
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A Big Thumbs up in the ER<br />
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Here is Ev, 3 days before his big seizure at the final concert performance, with his Older sister after he received his certificate for 3 years of dedicated Concert Choir!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-50769453861081974602013-04-29T18:38:00.000-07:002013-04-29T18:38:09.390-07:00Holistic MedicineStill taking my son to an acupuncturists, things are going really good.... So now I am seeing an acupuncturist/herbalists! She is fantastic,I totally recommend It, haven't felt this great in years! Amazing how one, one hour session brought new life to me.. not you all will feel this... but i went to another in the past and never got this type of results! Why am I telling you.. well I'm getting older and I need to continue to be there for my son and I need to be in tip top shape!! I won't be any good to my son If I continue to suffer from migraine headaches, hip pain, lower back pain and major fatigue!<br />
In just one session I feel like a whole new person and I have no fatigue!!! Interested in where I went... Well the place is called Marco Polo's on 2nd St. in Morgan Hill.. Her name is Michelle, yes she is Chinese and a professor, she works on medical points and works to bring your Chi to full balance and my Chi was not moving, but it is now! amazing how our ailments can be seen on our tongues.. everything I knew that was wrong with me, she told me just by looking at my tongue!<br />
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So now on to Everett, He is walking better these days, some issues with the right side and not as bad as before. He walks with a cane and doing well. He gets tired and some pain in his back just from trying to stay upright and walk.... that little thing we all take advantage of. I never really thought about it until I watched my son trying to turn around, in an isle at the store, and he makes a giant circle just to turn around. Something we can all do very quickly in one spot.<br />
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Here's a fun Photo we took at Walmart today!! ha ha<br />
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We are still working on his memory : ( His past is still in the past... Short term is still not there either, but he tries very hard everyday, we constantly work on re-call everyday to help him to remember!!<br />
Don't get me wrong he has memory, like Math.. I know really yup Math, and his favorite bands and lyrics. Choir he loves it and remembers all of the lyrics.. speaking is a small minor issue but when he sings... He sings like an Angel!!<br />
Everett competed with his choir 2 weeks ago at University of San Luis Obispo, he did fabulous and the crown cheering him on his friends helped him to the top of the risers, it was such an emotional moment for me... he had just gotten is new AFO, leg brace, that week and it allowed him to stand for 30 minutes, it was magnificent a beautiful Miracle!!<br />
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This is a picture of his last big performance at the San Juan Bautista Mission. That is Ev with his good friend Jeffrey, Me and his Aunt and Grandma on his dads side. Ev standing down front during the concert.. There was no back to the risers so he stayed at the bottom.<br />
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Well I need to make dinner, please consider making a donation towards Everett's medical bills, every bit helps.<br />
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Thank you Have a fabulous Evening!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-90129016997375665462013-04-08T20:51:00.002-07:002013-04-08T20:51:34.818-07:00Getting StrongerHi Everyone,<br />
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Does anyone read this?? Well any who it's been a while.. Everett is moving right along. His Physical and Occupational therapy is going well. He is getting stronger and smarter everyday!<br />
I get secretly emotional every time he gets to a new mile stone!<br />
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Ev has had headaches on and off nothing major this time but he was dialed up again.. so he can have more fluid in his brain. (Dialed up) we he has a permanent shunt in his brain which has a small valve that opens and closes, it controls and drains the fluid in his brain, without the shunt his brain would fill up with too much fluid or may drain to fast causing more drain damage.<br />
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Everett is back in school, we had a boring Spring Break and lots of Dr's appointments and therapy sessions. I just started Ev on Neuro acupuncture, his first session went well, extremely expensive, and as his mother I will do anything help him get better. He did well with the needles in his head. It was interesting all that they do. So the needles were placed in certain areas of his head, she would ask questions and would massage the area where the needle was placed and would then have him move a limb, this went on for a while. All needles placed then he had to do some physical movements and stretches, then massage the area again. I swear it was working!! The freaky part for me they sent him home with me with the needles still in his head!!! Ahhh this was to continue to bring good energy to his affected areas.<br />
I tell ya he was so funny all the way home in the middle of heavy traffic!! I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. He was just signing songs, like he always does, being extra silly and gesturing to me with funny looks on his face!<br />
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Ev had quite a bit of homework over Spring Break, it took him a few days to do his Math, but he did it on his own with little help! So proud of him!<br />
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The day after his acupuncture appointment his phone was reactivated, he had been trying to unlock his phone for a couple of days and could not figure out the puzzle code, so Saturday Shazam he got it the first try!! yeahhhh He just remembered!<br />
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His memory is still gone but he has moments when he remembers things, day to day is still very difficult for him. I can't imagine what he's thinking, wondering why he can't remember anything.<br />
It's like Ground Hog day, almost reliving the day... he just has no memory of his day! I am glad that he remembers me now.... his mom!<br />
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The one thing I really love and Enjoy Every Day I His Big Smile!! This is Ev taking a break from his math homework with a big smile on his face!!!<br />
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Me and my daughter go walking a lot, so last week Everett says, "I wanna go for a walk." so ok I didn't think he was up for it but he went as far as he could walking with his cane! Big Smile On His Face!<br />
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Well I need to clean up and get him ready for a shower! You all Have a fabulous evening/Day!<br />
Hug your loved ones, tell your children, parents significant other you Love them.. because you never know what tomorrow may bring!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-39132227141010504442013-02-28T16:12:00.002-08:002013-02-28T16:12:37.389-08:00Hello All,<br />
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I am terrible at this Blog thing.. very busy driving Everett to and from Therapy sessions..<br />
Ev is doing well, I've been able to get him out of his wheelchair and walking (with help) with a quad cane. His body is still weak and his ankle & knee still are not strong enough or straight enough to walk on a permanent basis, a wheelchair is still very much needed.<br />
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Sadly the ChipIn page service is ending.. I will have a new way to generate a fundraiser for Ev so we can purchase a suitable wheelchair, AFO (for his leg) and other medical devices that are very costly! Ughhh<br />
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For the last 1 1/2 month Ev has been testing for his IEP (Individual Educational Plan) to get back into school...so we had the Big meeting on Tuesday... boy was that a long meeting! All went well and Ev will be getting the services that he deserves, as well as the district having him evaluated by aTBI specialist. He will not sty this way he's getting better!!!<br />
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Ev had his first official day back at school yesterday. It started out with nausea and a headache.. after lying down for 45 min he got up and said yes he can work! He made it untill 3pm! The Gilroy Distpatch followed him and took some awesome photos of him working in his classes. Not sure when the article will be published.<br />
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Everett talks a lot more these days, pieces of his memory is back, visual reading memory is back.. He is working on fine motor skills with his right hand, and his short term memory that is very much lacking in memory.<br />
Each day is an improvement in his Life!! I love that he has such a good attitude and is eager to relearn all that he already knew, his great sense of humor is intact and he can find humor in his small mistakes.<br />
I love to se Ev's huge smile when accomplishes his work, small victories.. as he raises his hands in the air pretending the scream n yell like a crowd...<br />
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Most days he works on the Nook the school provided him with, he works on educational games, reading, letters, and memory games. He remembered how to use the computer and write down the names of his favorite bands,,, His all time fav is Green Day, he often sings their songs.. Wake me up when September Ends. Anyone out there know Green Day??? Anyone anyone He would love to meet them!!!<br />
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More to come, It's time for dinner!<br />
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This is Ev enjoying homemade breakfast at school.. his teacher made these delicious potato n cheese enchiladas!! yum<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-17388910341554941562013-02-04T22:29:00.001-08:002013-02-04T22:29:24.945-08:00I want to Give a Huge thank you to all of you who have contributed to Everett's Wheelchair fund! I Just found out that Chipin was purchased by another company and will be ending their service! The new company will not keep Chipin!! I must shut down the site for Donations before it is automatically deleted!<br />
If you had planned on Donating to Everett's cause, please do so in the next two weeks! Again Thank you from the bottom of my Heart for your contributions to Everett's wheelchair and rehab cause!<br />
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A Huge Round of Applause and Thank You to The "Boardroom" of Santa Cruz who donated a $350. gift certificate to Everett. He had a good time picking out clothes at the store.<br />
Thank you Terry Campion what an awesome man you are for making that donation. You and your crew are fine men and an excellent example to your community! Here we are with Terry the owner and Jordan one of his associates, along with my daughter, Ev and my youngest son. Give Terry a shout out on his FB page or drop by his store and purchase some merchandise!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-19768565085908014602013-01-30T22:28:00.000-08:002013-01-30T22:28:07.235-08:00Something Has gone wrong with the Chipin page, it seems all has been lost at the moment! I am saddened because the monies that have been raised isn't there anymore. Not sure If I was hacked.. : (Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-30178076286833255792013-01-22T17:14:00.000-08:002013-01-22T17:19:45.601-08:00Everyday Miracles and Sweet & Sour Pork<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mNGqF6G1xENbbc4SSdwDyhnJWCgA2nm0ik3kKcyj8tCTBNbpLU66opGavQPz_WWrqkS94tFU7pSPazyAAdqa1_sMT-Q8LwHBAahgeO-yQD-d_By_IeloH0drheOp032jOrpe610a5YU/s1600/IMG_4476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mNGqF6G1xENbbc4SSdwDyhnJWCgA2nm0ik3kKcyj8tCTBNbpLU66opGavQPz_WWrqkS94tFU7pSPazyAAdqa1_sMT-Q8LwHBAahgeO-yQD-d_By_IeloH0drheOp032jOrpe610a5YU/s1600/IMG_4476.jpg" height="213" title="" width="320" /></a>January 16th, 2013 was Everett's 17th Birthday!<br />
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I was so happy that he made it; 7 months ago I wasn't sure if we would make it to this day. We celebrated his birthday at our favorite place - PF Changs. A bit pricy, but thats why we only have celebratory dinners there.<br />
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I was overjoyed that Everett remembered our favorite spot and the good food, he even recognized his favorite dish on the menu, sweet and sour pork!<br />
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We are eternally hopeful and appreciate all of your support and donations.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-23931188997816644072013-01-16T09:16:00.000-08:002013-01-16T10:07:55.452-08:00Everett's story shared and Retweeted on Twitter!We are so thrilled that so many people are sharing Everett's story on social media. Please spread the word, we can use all the help you can muster.
<a href="https://twitter.com/search/realtime?q=Everett+Zamarron&src=typd" target="_blank">Click to see Who's Talking about Everett Zamarron on Twitter</a><br />
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World-famous artist David Garibaldi Retweeted:
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@<a href="https://twitter.com/garibaldiarts">garibaldiarts</a> Pls RT: David, I know you're really busy, but is there any way you can help this brave kid? <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23HelpEverett">#HelpEverett</a> <a href="http://t.co/TURNSrh5" title="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_22370885/gilroy-teens-traumatic-brain-injury-affects-entire-family">mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/…</a><br />
— Troy Vera (@TroyVera) <a data-datetime="2013-01-15T17:56:53+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/TroyVera/status/291242566320529408">January 15, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Food Network Celebrity Robert Irvine Retweeted:
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@<a href="https://twitter.com/robertirvine1">robertirvine1</a> Can I please get an RT for a fundraiser for Everett after a traumatic brain injury while skateboarding? <a href="http://t.co/ORI8FikS" title="http://delzamblog.blogspot.com/">delzamblog.blogspot.com</a><br />
— Troy Vera (@TroyVera) <a data-datetime="2012-12-19T22:39:13+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/TroyVera/status/281529145505226752">December 19, 2012</a></blockquote>
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More coming soon! Keep sharing and thank you for your donations.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-37151144213093008692013-01-16T08:29:00.001-08:002013-01-22T16:47:59.891-08:00<span class="userContent">Hello Everyone. On January 15, 2013 The San Jose Mercury news published Everett's story online at <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_22370885/gilroy-teens-traumatic-brain-injury-affects-entire-family?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.mercurynews.com</a>! So If any of you are interested you can see his story online right now. </span><br />
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Mark Emmons</div>
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<a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/portlet/article/html/imageDisplay.jsp?contentItemRelationshipId=4880048" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_new"><img alt="Help Everett" border="0" src="http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site568/2013/0114/20130114__skateboard%7E2_300.JPG" height="200" title="Everett Zamarron-Smith" width="200" /></a>The
arrival of the new year hasn't been easy for Everett Zamarron-Smith. At
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where the time went," said Delva Zamarron, his mother. "So we had to
replay everything for him. 'You had an accident. You hit your head. You
had brain damage.' He just kept saying, 'No, no, no, no!' "<br />
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stopped for Everett on June 5 when he fell from his skateboard on a
steep street, violently slamming his head. Everett, who turns 17 on
Wednesday 1/16, wasn't wearing a helmet and suffered a traumatic brain
injury. Seven months later, he continues to have severe memory loss and
is relearning such basic<span id="mn_Global"><span id="mn_Article"> functions as walking.</span></span><br />
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Standing at the scene not knowing what to do I snapped a photo with my phone, this was proof that I was indeed awake. The Helicopter that took my son away.<br />
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I'll never forget this day. I stood there a limp noodle waiting for my dad to come and get me, I was in no condition to drive. The oddest things really do go through your mind during terrible situations.. all I could think about was the cost of the helicopter and how adorable the Firemen were! Another terrible thought how much is this going to cost and I forgot to renew Cal-Star!! Word of advise pay for Cal-Star insurance $45.00 a year for your family is well worth it..the bill for Cal-Star, $37,500. I could have bought a a new car or put a down payment on a condo or something! I just laughed out loud when I got the bill!!<br />
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This is my Everett one year ago on his 16th Birthday, this is the image forever imbedded in my head six months later on June 5th when I got to the hospital. I couldn't believe I was standing there in the PICU (pediatric Intensive care unit) at Santa Clara Valley Medical looking down on my son in a coma. There were several IV's going into his body including a breathing tube and a CT collar to keep his neck from moving incase it were broken.<br />
Although Ev was in a coma his body began to move in a stressful violent way, it was as if he were fighting something in a dream. The problem was there was pressure building in his brain and his body was involuntarily moving due to blood and fluid building in his skull and putting pressure on his brain. Ev is big & strong boy standing at the time 5'11 and 225 lbs, the Dr's & nurses were having a difficult time holding him down. It was difficult to watch, I began talking to him to try and calm him down not knowing if he could hear me.<br />
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Nothing in the world can ever prepare you for an emergency. On the way to the Hospital I was praying and making peace with God, I knew there would be decisions to make as soon as I got the hospital. I was prepared to let him go if he needed to go home to heaven. I was prepared to stay by his side if he was to live in a difficult life situation.<br />
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The prognosis was live, and it was decision time. The first 24 hrs are the most difficult. I was shuffled into the "family room," while my family arrived, and the Dr's and nurses could do what they needed to do. My daughter mother and some friends came. My dad was there to keep me comfort while the rest of my family and extended family came. I still felt so alone and scarred. I am not the emotional type so falling down and crying was not my thing, my mother was doing enough crying for all of us. My daughter was very emotional she didn't know what to think or what to do. I knew that things were being handled there was a team 10 dr's and nurses I knew he was in good hands.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-79386953342028385492013-01-08T12:20:00.001-08:002013-01-16T08:41:19.956-08:00Everett's realization of the new year<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The New Year didn't start off well for Ev. We keep a calendar in the bathroom to remind us of the date and things we need to do for the day. Everett kept looking at calendar & became upset. He noticed the year had changed and it really upset him. He's realized that he has lost a lot of time and doesn't know where the time went!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I tried to explain to him that he had an accident & that he had been in a coma and spent 4 months in the Hospital. I could see him thinking & becoming more upset at me and the world. Where had the time gone and why can't he remember anything! He points to himself because he is in his wheelchair, and touches his head because it hurts and their are fragments of bone that is missing in his skull. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">"Why?" he asks. "Why. What happened?" I go through the pain of having to explain the entire ordeal as it plays out in head. That day will never be erased from my mind. It's as if it happened yesterday & Keep praying that we wake from this horrific nightmare and life will go back to the way it was.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Having a traumatic brain injury is like a personal death to ones self. You find yourself not having any control over any situation. Ev is going through different stages of anger like a person would after losing a loved one to death. He is in mourning. He mourns for his life and memory back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I can understand what he's going through, and I can't imagine going through the pain he goes through on a daily basis. He remembers us by images that pop into his head, he doesn't always remember who we are by name but he knows our faces, I take comfort that he knows me, but saddens when me when he asks who I am</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>LOS GATOS, CALIF. – December 20, 2012</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Contact: Sister Nicki Thomas, President, St. Mary's School, <a href="tel:408-354-3944" target="_blank" value="+14083543944">408-354-3944</a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Receiving
a brain injury diagnosis after a car accident, birth injury or other
traumatic event is devastating. Both the injured person and his or her
family have many questions and the future can seem very uncertain. The
community of St. Mary’s experienced this first-hand when one of their
students, Charlie Laurencio, sustained a brain-injury while
skateboarding in June of 2012. Fortunately, the road of recovery for
Charlie has been remarkable. While in the hospital, Charlie’s family
forged a strong bond with </span><span>Delva Zamarron, </span><span><span>the
mother of a brain-injury patient, Everett. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Everett’s recovery is more
extensive than that of Charlie’s and is marked with great
accomplishments and difficult set-backs. When the 8<sup>th</sup> Grade
Class at St. Mary’s was considering recipients for their Halloween
carnival fundraiser, they naturally turned to an experience that was
close at heart for many of the students. Without hesitation they donated
their proceeds, $1200, to Everett’s recovery needs. Everett was able
to visit St. Mary’s in person, where the check was presented to him.</span><span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>A
brain injury happens to someone in the United States once every 23
seconds - that's more than 1.5 million people every year. More than 2
percent of Americans live with disabilities caused by brain and head
injuries.</span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-32676460266488643832012-12-20T09:30:00.000-08:002012-12-20T09:30:01.638-08:00The Battle of Safety vs. "Coolness"We all know that trying to talk sense into our kids is an uphill battle, but when it comes to their safety, you'll do anything.<br />
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Please talk to your kids about the importance of wearing a helmet while they skateboard, rollerskate or ride bikes. "Coolness" is always a concern with them, but I can tell you first-hand about the dangers of letting them go without one.<br />
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Here's an excerpt of the law regarding the responsibilities of wearing and enforcing helmet usage at public places such as skateparks and public riding facilities: <br />
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Skateboarding is a popular recreational activity. There are certain
risks and dangers involved in skateboarding and roller skating activities,
including skating itself, riding, assisting, and observing.<br />
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Property owners
have been reluctant or failed to make property available for skateboarding
and roller skating activities because of the inherent risks in the activity,
the exposure to liability, and the prohibitive cost of insurance, if insurance
can be obtained for the activities. The recreational sports of skateboarding
and roller skating are a wholesome and healthy family activity that should
be encouraged. The allocation of risks and costs of skateboarding and roller
skating activities is an important matter of public policy.<br />
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Skateboarding is regulated by state and local laws, which vary by location.
For example, one state prohibits skateboarding in the streets and a city
within that state further specifies that skateboarding is allowed only
from a half-hour after dawn to a half-hour before dusk on sidewalks in
residential districts and is off-limits altogether in commercial corridors.
Local laws should be consulted for specific requirements in your area. ... </blockquote>
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Read full text here<a href="http://definitions.uslegal.com/s/skateboarding/?puslf=gl+defi+Skateboarding+Law&gclid=CPy88e_F36ICFQgSbAodTEZBxQ" target="_blank">: Skateboarding Helmet Laws</a><br />
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Thank you for your attention to this important subject and if you have been touched by an injury like Everett's I'd love to hear from you for support and resources.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-70892254287134373822012-12-19T13:29:00.001-08:002012-12-19T13:29:54.270-08:00Everett's Physical Rehab and Progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everett is working hard on a weekly basis at Physical Therapy, Occupational therapy and speech therapy. Soon, he will be walking and talking and be independent, I pray for that day to come soon!<br />
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In the mean time I stretch him and work with him daily to keep his muscles from tightening up.<br />
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Some days are really exhausting helping Everett to-and-from the bathroom in the middle of night.<br />
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I know in the end it will all be worth it for his new beginning in life!<br />
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To donate, please click the ChipIn Secure payment banner to the top right, or click this PayPal link: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/verified/pal=z_lil_devils%40hotmail%2ecom" target="_blank">Everett's Future on PayPal</a><br />
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Thank you again for your prayers, support and encouragement.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0San Martin, CA, USA37.0849464 -121.6102215999999937.0342814 -121.69090259999999 37.1356114 -121.52954059999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621477255487709670.post-53251511214939758142012-12-19T13:25:00.000-08:002012-12-19T16:55:31.742-08:00The Story of Everett Zamarron's Brain InjuryOn June 5, 2012 My son Everett was Long boarding with his friend on a
steep hill, Everett fell and landed on the left side of his head that
left him in a coma for 25 days.<br />
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Our lives were turned
upside down just like that. While making dinner at 6:30 pm on June 5th I
received a frantic phone call from my son's friend, Jarod, screaming
and crying and saying, "He won't wake up, I counted to 60 and he wont
wake up!" I'm freaking out I don't know what he means, then he says," I
already called 911" still not sure I'm screaming what happened where
are you? He tells me they were up on Mantelli Drive - a residential area in Gilroy, CA - on top
of a very steep hill! Now I'm upset because they weren't suppose to be up
there!</div>
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I raced over across town to the area where he said they were. The
ambulance had already transported him the bottom of the hill where the
helicopter was waiting. I quickly turned around as I see cars and kids
running to the elementary school where the helicopter had landed; as I
turn the corner it was like a scene from a movie. A large crowd of
adults and kids, police ambulances, fire trucks and in a distance a
helicopter. I parked and jumped out of my car and race towards the
ambulance, my son is no where in sight. The wind is blowing strong from
the helicopter, just then the back of the ambulance doors fly open my
son is strapped to the gurney half naked, only his underwear on.
Everything is now in slow motion. A fireman turns my way and quickly
stops me, asking are you his mother? My body went limp I can't believe
this is happening it feels like a dream and a nightmare all at once.<br />
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My
son has spinal & neck collar on, and a few IV's attached to him, he
lies there lifeless, his friend is nowhere to be found.<br />
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The
paramedics tell me to talk to him and. I tell Everett, I love you and
we'll get through this, I'll see you at the hospital. They swiftly take
him away and off they go in the helicopter. I stand there in disbelief,
while the crown stares at me while they disburse back into their homes.
I'm standing there alone my nerves are shot and my life just came
crashing down.</div>
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Everett lay in a coma for 25
long days, the worst days of my life not knowing if he would wake up and
not knowing how much brain damage he sustained. </div>
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Everett
was in the Hospital for 4months, he had 4 surgeries during his stay at
Valley Medical Hospital, where he continues his physical, occupational
and speech therapy.</div>
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Everett has many needs and long road to recovery.</div>
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Everett
sustained a traumatic brain injury to left side of his brain. He does
not have mobility to right side of is body. In time with therapy he may
regain his mobility, and it will take time.</div>
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Everett
needs a special wheelchair to help him and it is very expensive at
$3,500. I cannot afford it. I only work part time and do not have health
insurance. I had to take leave from my job to care for Everett because I
cannot afford to hire anyone to care for Ev. We also had to purchase a
ramp so we could get Everett in and out of the house that too has left me
with a very expensive bill.</div>
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Everett will have
many doctor appointments, therapy, and other specialty medical items in his
future in order to get him well again. We also live 30 miles away from
the Hospital rehab center and many expenses.</div>
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I hope that you find it in your heart to donate to Everett's cause. Please click the banner at the top right side.</div>
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Sincerely,</div>
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Delva Z.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985749089767210993noreply@blogger.com0San Martin, CA, USA37.0849464 -121.6102215999999937.0342814 -121.69090259999999 37.1356114 -121.52954059999999