a COOL coop

Back on August 14th, 2010, Cooper Doucette, 15-year-old sophmore at Nashua North Hills High School in Nashua, NH, suffered an injury that broke his 5th cervical vertebrae while taking part in a football drill during practice. He was immediately taken to a local hospital where he received treatment and care that helped to stabilize him. After undergoing surgery to repair his broken vertebrae Cooper took the challenges of rehab and recovery head on.

Along with the surgery, rehab, and recovery comes the stress and financial burdens that can really take a toll not only on Cooper but his family as well. To assist them in dealing with these stresses "Supa Coop" was formed.

"Supa Coop" is a "committee of family, friends, teachers, coaches, and members of the community who are trying to raise awareness and funds to help Cooper as he rebuilds his life with hope, independence, and dignity." The goal of "Supa Coop" is to help alleviate certain stresses which will allow Cooper's recovery to be the main focus of him and his family.

For more information about Cooper Doucette, to learn about certain fundraising events such as the Polar Plunge, or to just donate please visit www.supacoop.org. Also, please click on Cooper's facebook page link for pictures and medical updates.

Here's to the family and friends of Cooper who realize the importance of living with hope, Independence, and dignity-stay positive, stay generous, and STAY COOL!

What do you think of "Supa Coop" and their efforts to help Cooper and his family alleviate some of the burdens that come with such a tragic injury?