Leslie

INJURY REPORT

DATE: JANUARY 2, 1996

TIME: 8:15 A.M.

WHERE: ZWOLLE, LOUISIANA

PATIENT: 18 YEAR OLD FEMALE, COLLEGE FRESHMAN

FACTORS: SINGLE CAR CRASH, WET ROAD, & AN 18-WHEELER

DIAGNOSIS: C-6, C-7 BRUISED SPINAL CORD

INITIAL PROGNOSIS: PARALYZED FROM THE NECK DOWN

Leslie works with Think First because, "I want to show teens and people of all ages thinking first makes a difference and to help prevent anyone else from going through this devastating trauma."

On January 2, 1996, after completing one semester at Northwestern State University, Leslie fractured her C6-C7 vertebrae in a car crash. Her spinal cord was bruised and she is still in a wheelchair today.

Leslie's car after the crash.

Leslie has been affiliated with Think First since 1996. She has been a speaker for Think First as well as serving on our current Board of Directors. She works at Walsh Timber Company in Natchitoches, LA.

"I have always enjoyed being in the limelight, so Think First was a perfect opportunity for this"- Leslie

In 2000 Leslie graduated from Northwestern State University with a degree in sociology. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and swimming.

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