Meet Ben, a hardworking, funny, and positive 18-year-old from Joelton, TN who loves all sports, but especially college football.
On March 9th, 2024 at 5:40 AM, Ben was taking his normal route to work. The road conditions were far from ideal—wet and slippery—causing him to clip a tree and tragically break his neck upon impact. After arriving at the hospital, doctors determined he had a C5 level incomplete spinal cord injury and quadriparesis.
In the blink of an eye, Ben’s world was turned upside down, yet he refuses to let adversity define him. Ben’s mom shared that he’s been pouring his heart into his rehab with a determination that inspires everyone around him. Despite the challenges, his positive attitude shines brightly, and his doctors, moved by his strength and spirit, remain hopeful that one day he’ll walk again. Ben also hopes to one day become a recreational therapist.
When Ben isn’t watching college football, he finds peace in the company of his family and his faithful Mini Australian Shepherd. Each time he returns from the rehab center, he looks forward to the heartwarming reunion with his dog and the simple delight of a hearty steak dinner—moments that bring him comfort and joy as he continues on the road to recovery.
Ben’s ultimate sports dream is to “attend the College Football Playoff National Championship” and witness an exhilarating, high-stakes game firsthand!
