{"id":13370,"date":"2024-09-04T00:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T07:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/?p=13370"},"modified":"2024-09-06T13:07:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T20:07:46","slug":"triumphrules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/triumphrules\/","title":{"rendered":"Triumph rules. Let’s go! – Jake’s Story"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Triumph rules. Let's go!\"<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"\"Meet Jake, a Santa Barbara chef with a passion for the great outdoors.<\/p>\n

When he wasn\u2019t whipping up delicious grub, you\u2019d find him camping under the stars, boating on the sparkling Pacific, or casting his line for the perfect catch. Life was good, and Jake was living it to the fullest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Then, about a year ago, Jake\u2019s world took a dramatic turn. A motorcycle accident left him with a spinal cord injury at the T9 level. He spent months in the hospital, grappling with pain, frustration, and uncertainty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite the pain and challenges, Jake's desire to return to the activities he loves kept him motivated through his recovery.<\/p>\n

However, there was a new challenge he'd have to face: his insurance only covered an older-style wheelchair that didn\u2019t fit his needs.<\/strong> It was clunky, awkward, and made every tasks and dreams of adventure a frustrating struggle.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s when his peer mentor and Triumph Ambassador Kyle gave him a Care Backpack and introduced him to the Triumph Foundation Wheelchair Loaner Program<\/a>. The turnaround time was incredible. Triumph\u00a0got back to Jake within days, loaning him a custom-fitted wheelchair that was as sleek and adaptable as his spirit<\/strong>,\u00a0transforming\u00a0his mobility and reigniting\u00a0his outdoor passions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Jake is giving back in full force<\/strong>, sharing his story, and helping others who\u2019ve faced similar challenges. He\u2019s all about paying it forward, making sure others have the chance to pursue their passions just like he did.<\/p>\n

Watch Jake's story in his own words BELOW.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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