On March 2nd, the McClave Cardinals were captivated by the words of guest speaker Melissa Ann.
“Melissa Ann became paralyzed after making one mistake that changed everything. After a night of consuming alcohol underage, she left the house she was at with one plan, to get home and sleep in her own bed. A one car crash, and nearly eight flips later, left her a quadriplegic after breaking her neck in five places. A mistake it was, but has now transitioned from tragedy to hope. She knows firsthand what a complete shock these injuries can do to a survivor and family, so instead of remaining passive, she has chosen to take action. She not only wants to create national awareness on the reality and consequences behind destructive choice making, but also continues to raise money to cover further therapeutic expenses while offering support to those affected in need. It took a cervical level spinal cord injury to get Melissa started, but her passion is alive and it’s the hope that helps her thrive” – hopeloveandme.com
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