Leah's Story - Spinal Cord Stroke - Children's Specialized Hospital

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Published 2018-11-26

An outstanding softball player known for her infectious smile and tenacity on the field, nine-year-old Leah was playing with her sister when she began to experience tingling in her fingers. Rushed to the emergency room, she was later diagnosed with a very rare spinal cord stroke. Only 2% of all strokes originate in the spinal cord and they are almost unheard of in young, healthy children.

All Comments (21)

@ray_ayy 4 years ago

Just so incredible that she went from being “profoundly quadriplegic” to walking, playing on the playground, and doing it all with a big smile.
@MrFlakko30 4 months ago

Amazing story. Willpower is a wonderful thing. Is one of the main reasons I am walking and not on a wheelchair.
@missvsadventures2141 4 years ago

The parents are trying so hard not to cry through this. So sad. I hope she fully recovers one day. Prayers to her and the family.
@AgdaFingers 4 years ago

So glad she’s okay. I just saw a video of a girl with a terminal muscular illness saying she would rather die at home than in the hospital, where she had spent most of her life. Afterwards, I saw a video of a girl with end stage brain cancer die in her mom’s arms. So glad to see a story with a happy ending. And this is NOT an ending - this girl is still alive and getting back to normal.
@Alix777. 1 year ago

Strong child, strong parents. God bless this beautiful family.
@sandradalton1611 4 years ago

I hope she has a long, happy and healthy life.
@firasnesko6238 4 years ago

God bless this little girl and God bless her parents and family
@jessegindhart1539 4 years ago

Such a brave sweet little girl
@flowergirl3438 4 years ago

So wonderful she is on the road to recovery.
@gilliansmiler3629 11 months ago

Thank you medical team
@fraublucher1332 4 years ago

Dad had a beautiful smile while speaking of her daughter recovery❤
@beeintelligent3259 4 years ago

Thank you for sharing. I’ve never knew a spinal cord stroke even existed. God Bless your beautiful family.
@georgebrown8312 2 years ago

It is so wonderful to see a child like Leah recovéring from a spinal cord stroke. Very uplifting. Thank you for sharing this story. May she continue to recover.
@deniselancaster6888 4 years ago

Since this was published in Nov 2018, l hope their daughter is doing well. The couple's love for each other radiates out to their daughter, that she can do anything. So positive. Beautiful family. Thanks to the staff for their expertise and dedication.
@lisaalvarez740 4 years ago

What a sweet girl. Prayers for a full recovery.
@paulaharlfinger829 3 years ago

God bless this family! We love you, Leah!♡
@pathuff9511 4 years ago

She’s beautiful & I pray she goes far.
@balloons1908 4 years ago

What a scary experience! She definitely looked like she was progressing well, though. I hope she’s doing well today!
@margiemayhew5214 2 years ago

Lovely story about a beautiful child and loving parents!
@juliannahortenciahernandez4560 3 years ago

Omg I love the moment she started talking and seeing her pretty face