A CHEERLEADER who lost both of her legs in a car accident isn't giving up on doing what she loves.
Sarah Frei, from Clearfield, Utah, was travelling with friends on July 30th, 2020, when they were hit head on by a drunk driver.
The 17-year-old suffered the worst of the injuries and was instantly paralysed.
Sarah, who loves cheerleading, golf and swimming, was heavily sedated and her parents had to make the decision to amputate her legs due to risk of infection.
Sarah told Truly: “The hardest thing I’ve had to adapt to is relearning how to do everything.” When Sarah woke up in the hospital, she had a breathing tube down her throat, a neck brace on and both legs amputated.
Her parents, Amy and Greg, had to tell her what had happened.
Since the accident, with the help of physical therapy and support from family and friends, Sarah has gone from strength to strength and has even resumed some of her favourite hobbies.
“My dad said you can still do everything you want to do, you just have to find a new way of doing it - that really stuck with me.” Sarah has even been able to get back into her cheer uniform, something she thought would be impossible: “I’ve been cheerleading for about five years and I didn’t think I’d be able to do this again after the accident.” Although it’s been undeniably challenging, Sarah feels proud of herself for remaining positive for herself and others.
“I’ve learned that even though I‘m going through something hard, I can still help other people.” Social: https://www.instagram.com/strong.like.sarah/