SAN CLEMENTE LOCAL TEEN'S TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY & ROAD TO RECOVERY

On December 15, 2014, 13-year-old San Clemente native, Taylor Pearcy was struck by a car and continues to suffer from a traumatic brain injury. Taylor’s needs are substantial, and her cause is a finalist in The Sheckler Foundation’s 4th annual “Be the Change” initiative to help children in need and injured action sports athletes.

Part of the Ryan Sheckler Foundation, “Be the Change” was created to help injured action sports athletes and kids in need. From the group of submissions made to “Be the Change,” four lucky finalists have been chosen and placed on the Sheckler Foundation’s website to raise greater awareness to their cause.

While most girls at this age worry about boys, make-up, and clothes; Taylor has to start over and learn how to talk, walk, eat and write among the many other abilities people take for granted in their everyday lives. The accident left Taylor with a shattered jaw, nose, clavicle, among other injuries; leaving her to fight for her life. Three extensive surgeries later, Taylor is now in a rehabilitation hospital where she will spend the year seeking physical, occupational and speech therapy.

How can you help Taylor? She could receive funds towards her hospital and rehab bills along with unwavering support from the Sheckler Foundation. Taylor’s story has inspired the Sheckler Foundation’s community and is now one of the four finalists. Here is the link where your readers can watch Taylor’s story and vote: http://www.shecklerfoundation.org/take-action/be-the-change

The finalist that receives the most votes by Monday, February 23, 2015 will receive funding up to $10,000 to make their project a reality. Having helped numerous different causes and individuals over the years, the Sheckler Foundation is on a mission to empower people to “Be the Change.”

Past “Be the Change” initiative winners include: The Port Gamble S’Klallam; Peach’s Neet Feet and the Ashley Wade Foundation.