Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, Jacoby Miles has a powerful presence. …
It ’s been a whirlwind of treatment and family activities since last Nov. 16, when Miles was doing a double back dismount off the uneven parallel bars, a move she had performed many times. Miles got lost in the move, untucked early and landed on her neck …
Immediately afterward, Miles didn’t have any feeling in her arms or legs. Since then, treatment, physical therapy and a stem cell procedure have shown a little progress. …
The stem cell procedure was performed in Tijuana, Mexico. Miles had stem cells removed from her bone marrow and inserted into her neck. The treatment was meant to speed her recovery and help repair the damaged area. Miles then received follow-up treatment in California. …
… more fundraisers are scheduled, including the first Jacoby Miles Classic on Oct. 5 at Roach Gymnastics and Cheer. For more information, visit www.goteamjacoby.com. …
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