In the blink of an eye, Jamie went from being a professional athlete to struggling to walk upstairs, yet that is not where the story starts. Let’s start at the very beginning…
Jamie loved climbing and playing, participating in gymnastics, soccer, skiing, and outdoor adventure programs, excelling in all. She leads her siblings and friends on wild, imaginary, adventures.
Seeing it Through
Commitment
The MoCrazy girls were encouraged to try anything. They had only one rule: they had to commit for the season or class. Quitting was not an option until they saw their commitment through.
Your OWN Personal Best
Beginning of Resilience
As the MoCrazy girls got into competitive skiing and started winning competitions, Mama Fruit made sure that her daughters would push themselves to perform at their own personal best on any given day. While what they could accomplish might change from day to day, the compounding benefit of committing to their own personal best sits as the foundation to performing at the highest level.
Hit the Jump
Start of Ski Career
On a dare, Jamie was challenged to go down a huge Ariel Freestyle practice ramp. Freestyle was dominated by men at the time and many thought she was too much of a "girl" for the sport. She took the leap and found that her inhibitions didn’t match the benefit of a great jump.
Starting to Climb
Full Commitment
Jamie was excited when she started to freestyle, fully committed on day one. She began on water ramps, doing a front flip her first day and a back flip in her first week. She also learned to fall, A LOT. She was invited onto the national team. Through commitment and consistent practice, she reached the world echelons of freeskiing
Top of the Mountain
Life as a Professional Skier
Jamie became a world cup professional skier, competing at international events including the Dew Tour, X-Games, and AFP World Championships. With this life of travel, she also expanded her interest in history and how different cultures dealt with struggles.
In the Blink of an Eye
Accident
On April 11th, 2015 Jamie crashed on her second run at the world tour finals. Jamie landed her double backflip but caught an edge, slamming her head into the ground. Her brain started bleeding in eight spots, and she hurt her right brain stem, paralyzing her right side.
Metaphorical Avalanche
Relearning Life Again
Jamie awoke from her coma with the abilities of a one-year-old, having to relearn basic gross motor skills, cognitive and behavioral skills. But that wasn't the hard part. The loss of the life she loved and longed for brought her to a deep depression.
Look at the View
Life as Jamie 2.0
Jamie recovered from her fatality report being written with education support by Mama Fruit. What the MoCrazy family learned through the process has made them passionate about sharing with other families and organizations. They hope their experiences will help others climb an alternative peak after they slide down a metaphorical avalanche.
Seeing it Through
Commitment
The MoCrazy girls were encouraged to try anything. They had only one rule: they had to commit for the season or class. Quitting was not an option until they saw their commitment through.
Hit the Jump
Start of Ski Career
On a dare, Jamie was challenged to go down a huge Ariel Freestyle practice ramp. Freestyle was dominated by men at the time and many thought she was too much of a "girl" for the sport. She took the leap and found that her inhibitions didn’t match the benefit of a great jump.
Top of the Mountain
Life as a Professional Skier
Jamie became a world cup professional skier, competing at international events including the Dew Tour, X-Games, and AFP World Championships. With this life of travel, she also expanded her interest in history and how different cultures dealt with struggles.
Metaphorical Avalanche
Relearning Life Again
Jamie awoke from her coma with the abilities of a one-year-old, having to relearn basic gross motor skills, cognitive and behavioral skills. But that wasn't the hard part. The loss of the life she loved and longed for brought her to a deep depression.