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    New Haven Register: Hamden mom wins first in international adaptive skiing competition 8 weeks after learning to ski

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    New Haven Register: Hamden mom wins first in international adaptive skiing competition 8 weeks after learning to ski
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    Just eight weeks after her first time skiing, Jessica Youngblood claimed first place on the national stage.

     

    From First Run to First Place: Jessica’s Adaptive Skiing Victory

    Just eight weeks after trying adaptive skiing for the very first time, former Gaylord inpatient and current outpatient Jessica Youngblood achieved something remarkable. After several years of navigating life with a spinal condition and using a wheelchair, Jessica discovered a new sense of freedom on the slopes through the Gaylord Sports Association.

    What started as her very first skiing experience in January quickly turned into something much bigger. With the help of her coach Matt and a specialized Snow'Kart adaptive ski setup, Jessica went from first-timer to competing on a national stage out west, taking home first place.

    Jessica’s story helps remind us of what is truly possible with the right mindset. Read her full story in the New Haven Register.