2 through 16; his mom and dad; and the siblings who never left his side. “I’m a real family guy. I love spending time with my family,” Geoffrey said. “I coach my son’s football team, and just try to be with my kids as much as I can.” Since getting home, Geoffrey has continued an amazing recovery. He went back to work in diagnostic imaging and started a job as a radiation therapist. He’s been paddle boarding several times and exercises regularly. The siblings recently got together to see their favorite artist, Jack Johnson, in concert. “His song, Better Together, became our theme song while Geoffrey was in the hospital,” Virginia said. “We said, ‘If he makes it, we’ll all go see him.’ We got tickets in September. We went for this incredible dinner and just talked about the experience.” Incredibly, Geoffrey even ran the St. Jude Half Marathon, joining Virginia as she ran the full 26.2 miles. “I reflected about when I’d been the happiest, and it was when I was really shooting for goals,” he said. “I didn’t want to do it for the glory; just to show my kids you’ve got to get up and go.” For Geoffrey, family has always come first - and that’s even more true after surviving a traumatic injury. “I love spending time with my family. I just try to be with my kids as much as I can,” he says. When Geoffrey and Virginia crossed the finish line, they knew just blocks away sat the Elvis Presley Trauma Center, the site of a journey they never asked for, but which confirmed their faith in God, the medical community, and family. “I run by Regional One Health sometimes, and I stop and pray for the people there,” Virginia said. “We were in a hospital that was divined for us. It shows what you get if you put prayer and medical genius together: a miracle.” You can support more miracles by donating to the Regional One Health Foundation. Learn more at regionalonehealthfoundation.org YOUR IMPACT The Trauma Training Center was built 14 years ago to provide a space for our trauma physicians to train students, discuss cases, provide detailed “hand-offs”, and allow for sleeping quarters. It is the “hub” for our trauma residents, attendings, students, fellows, and other ancillary staff. There are sleep rooms, restrooms with showers, lockers, a lounge sitting area, and a training room used for charting, training, case studies, presentations, and reporting/hand-off. More than 100 people rotate through this space each year. After 14-plus years of use, it no longer met the needs of today’s physicians and students. Thanks to donors like you, the Foundation funded a refresh to the space and upgraded all of the audio-visual elements, computers, and furniture. This also included new paint, ceiling tiles, and basic repairs. Trauma donors enabled professional development, helped build a high-performing workforce that has saved countless lives, and invested in the future of public safety and community. Trauma/Rehabilitation Services $200,530 $75,156 FOR TRAINING CENTER UPGRADES MULTIPLE TRAUMA UPGRADES 15
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