The Untold Path of Recovery | Jackie Burns | TEDxHilliard

Описание: Most high school graduates spend the summer after graduation packing for college. Jackie Burns endured a 14-level spinal fusion surgery to correct a rare disease in her back. She spent weeks learning how to move, sit, and walk again. While her disease knocked her off her planned path, Jackie tells the story of how this humbling experience has enriched her life in ways she never imagined. Jackie Burns is a real-life Iron Man. While most high school graduates spend the summer packing for college, Jackie underwent a 14-level spinal fusion surgery to correct a rare back disease. She spent her summer re-learning how to move, sit, and walk. Her disease may have knocked her off her planned path, but Jackie says this humbling experience has enriched her life in ways she never imagined.

She is a junior at Bowling Green State University with a double major; a Bachelor of the Arts in Music with an emphasis on Opera Performance and Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. On campus she leads a Christian Movement called Cru. She is the emcee for campus wide meetings on Thursday nights. Jackie is also involved in the College of Musical Arts Opera Theater Department and will frequently perform in their shows. MUTS is an on campus musical theater organization with a purpose toward engaging the community for professional development and performance experiences. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx