Injury survivors share personal stories and “Think First” message Sisters Darlene Singer (l) and Doris Dennison (r), ThinkFirst Navajo VIPs (Voices for Injury Prevention) On a cold night nearly three decades ago, 23-year old Doris Dennison was in a small pickup truck headed from Tuba City on the Navajo Reservation to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, more than 600 miles away. The truck had one bench seat, with just enough room for three adults. Doris sat between her sister, Darlene, … [Read more...] about Navajo VIPs Reach More Than 2,500 Students
Spotlight on ThinkFirst Navajo’s VIP Cecelia Fred
At just six years old, Cecelia Fred was accidentally shot in the spinal cord. She has been paraplegic ever since. As a child, she endured multiple operations to straighten her spine. She spent hours and hours in physical therapy to strengthen her upper body and prepare for life in a wheelchair. As an adult, Cecelia became an advocate for individuals with disabilities, especially those with spinal injuries. She tenaciously sought out influential people in the Navajo tribe, the New Mexico state … [Read more...] about Spotlight on ThinkFirst Navajo’s VIP Cecelia Fred
