Athlete • Bestselling Author • Speaker | Living beyond possible with cerebral palsy, faith & family. The hardest miles are rarely traveled alone. Phil. 4:13
Beloved father-son triathletes Jeff and @agar_john are getting back in the saddle months after Jeff faced a near-fatal diagnosis.
In June, at just 62 years old, Jeff underwent triple bypass surgery, but they believe his strong level of fitness due to @IRONMANtri training saved his life: "I was the one that helped save him. So that gave me a lot of peace and strength." https://t.co/vDJQWCSVRJ
In honor of Veterans Day here is little me sitting between two of my favorite Veterans.
Grandpa “Pa” Marty on the right. ( US Army)
And my Grandpa Jerry on my left (Marines)
They are now two of my guardian angels and one was the biggest Spartan fan you will ever meet and the other an ND fan. I am pretty sure they had something to do with the past couple days. 😁
Happy Veterans Day and thank you to all of those who have served our country.
STATEMENT FROM JACK CAMPBELL
My family and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, and support we’ve received over the past few days. It means more to us than words can express.
I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time. I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper body. I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic. I’m taking things one day at a time, staying positive, and focusing on getting better.
My faith in God has never been stronger. I know He has a plan for me, and I trust in that plan. I know there may be challenges ahead, but with my faith, my family, and so many people in my corner, I know we’ll get through this.
I especially want to thank the athletic trainers and medical personnel who responded and cared for me on the field. I know those were difficult moments, and I’m incredibly grateful for the professionalism, compassion, and care you showed me. The way you handled everything and looked after me when I needed it most is something I’ll never forget. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I also can’t say enough about the incredible care I’ve received from the medical team at Henry Ford Hospital and the Detroit Lions medical staff. They’ve been amazing to me and my family throughout this process, and I’m truly grateful for everything they’ve done.
To my teammates, coaches, and everyone in the Lions organization, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. This team is a family to me, and the way everyone has been there for me means everything. I’m proud to be a Detroit Lion and couldn’t ask to be surrounded by a better group of people.
One thing I’ve learned about Detroit is that this city is built on toughness, resilience, and grit. That’s exactly how I’m going to approach this challenge.
Please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. We feel the love, and I can’t thank everyone enough.
God is good. My faith is strong.
Jack Campbell