After working with the Trenum’s since late last year I have taken a special interest in how Michelle and Gil have been doing. Although they will never be the same, what they have been doing in their area has been nothing short of remarkable. It feels good to me that parents like the Trenum’s have taken the initiative to help out, and are doing it in a manner that is professional and proactive. After we ran that story Michelle got back with me with some thoughts and more specific information/wording in the school districts policy.
Thank you so much for all your help on this. You really helped give Gil the information he needed to get the policy through. The administration will now be working on the regulations and details. Gil will stay on top of them to make sure all aspects are covered. It was interesting in all the information the board received, the athletic trainers were credited the most as being the go to on this subject. They were given ultimate authority over return to play which is good. Although none of what passed would have made a difference in Austin’s case, once the final medical pathology study is released, we feel that it will keep the momentum on this issue to make changes.
Michelle and Gil not only sought information from people like me, but much smarter individuals; MD’s, PhD’s and the ilk. With all that information she was willing to share the specific language the board is set to pass; Continue reading →