Exactly two years ago today my friend Jacklyn Johnson was playing basketball. She went up for a dunk and more than expected came down. The whole 750 lb basketball goal fell on top of her with the rim coming within two inches of decapitating her. As luck was on her side, Jacklyns basketball fell under the backbaord as the rim destroyed her throat and halted the fall of the rim. If it were not for that basketball i would be out one amazing friend. Since it isnt cancer or a popular thing i feel like Jacklyn hasnt gotten the attention and love she deserves. We can not forget how horrible this was and still is. Last weekend as you heard on announcments Jacklyn had surgery number 40. While a staggering number it is horrifying to think that a 16 year old girl has to do this. I give you all this website in the hope that you will take this seriously.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacklynjohnson
Ive grown up with Jacklyn and she is like my little sister. When this happened i was instantly there with my family. Long nights at the hospital making taco bell runs for all the guests and making the nurses angry by having way more than four people in the room with her. It was really horrifying to watch it all happen and i really hope that at least some of you will take a few minutes from your day and let Jacklyn know that your with her.
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