What Happened?

In November 2002 Ashleigh Hall was in an automobile accident. At the time of the accident Ashleigh was 6 years old. She suffered spinal cord injuries which has left her paralyzed from the belly button down. At The Children’s Hospital of Austin, Ashleigh was found to have a dislocation in the cervical spine, a crushed nerve in her back and a pinched nerve in her neck; she underwent surgery for a fusion to her back and neck. After the operation she was required to wear a spinal brace in the form of a vest. She wore the brace for 3 months. After she was released from CHOA (Children’s Hospital of Austin) she was transferred to Christus Santa Rosa Rehab Hospital in San Antonio, Texas where she was admitted for in-Patient therapy for the duration of her hospital stay.

Ashleigh Now

Ashleigh is now in 7th Grade in Houston, Texas. Where she is excelling in all areas of school. Since her relocation she has made new friends, has a new wheelchair and is looking forward to seeing all of her loyal friends in Austin and everywhere else.