Sophia & brother Emmett

On Saturday November 23, 2013 Squaw Butte Chapter member Laurie Bryan’s granddaughter Sophia fell about 5 feet onto the concrete basement floor. She has an orbital fracture and a fractured skull and the biggest shiner ever. She is conscious though now and responding well. She recognizes everyone and seems to be healing at a remarkable pace. She is just over a year old – which is in her favor. Laurie and her daughters family are with Sophia in Denver Colorado – actually Aurora – at the Children’s hospital. They are staying at the local Ronald MacDonald house. The Squaw Butte chapter of BCHI is setting up a fund for anyone who would like to donate to help with expenses while Sophia is being treated in Denver. To donate to the Sophia fund, checks can be sent to Squaw Butte Back Country Horsemen, PO Box 293, Emmett, ID 83617 or brought to the December meeting or the end of season party.

Update December 5th– Sophia is home in Wyoming now, after extensive treatment and evaluation. She is doing very well and the doctors feel she has an excellent chance of full recovery. She will be returning to the Children’s Hospital in the new year for more evaluation and treatment.

Update December 18th – Sophia and her mother were in Denver for additional testing and treatment this week.  Athena, Sophia mother said she did really well and will be completely in the clear the end of February!

Sophia’s sporting shades after smoking the eye appointment. No hemorrhaging behind the eye and appears to have no vision damage. First of many follow ups and doing well.

Update January 17 – Sophia’s mother Athena said the Dr’s told her she will be in the clear by the end of February and can lead a totally normal life including roller derby and mutton busting.

The family wants to thank everyone who donated to the fund, your support and concern was appreciated.