Friday, May 3, 2013
His mother, Leslie, reports he was getting a massage recently when he felt a tingling in his toes.
During a recent doctor's visit, Jack Jablonski—a Benilde-St. Margaret's student who was tragically injured during a hockey game in 2012—reportedly felt a "tingling in his toes" on his right foot. In a post on Jack's CaringBridge page, Leslie said Jack was getting a massage at his doctor's office and was getting his feet flexed. When the doctor asked Jabs if he felt anything, Leslie said he was able to let them know which foot was being manipulated without seeing anything. "My eyes swelled with tears when Jack said he felt something and knew exactly which foot it was," Leslie wrote. "It was an OMG moment!!" Here is the full CaringBridge post: Touch and go. Literally. Sometimes we'll touch Jack's feet or toes. Most of the time he doesn't …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
In a post on his official CaringBridge site, Leslie Jablonski looks back on the past year of ups and downs for her family.
One year after Jack Jablonski—a Benilde-St. Margaret's student who was tragically injured during a hockey game—was first released from Sister Kenny Institute, his mother, Leslie, sat down to reflect upon what the past 12 months have meant for the family. In a recent post on Jack's CaringBridge page, Leslie looks back at the difficult road they've successfully navigated since her son was first discharged. She reports Jabs is "doing so well" and the entire family is "in a much better place." "The last year isn't one we'd necessarily want to revisit, but there are many, many moments we'll hold near and dear to our hearts," Leslie wrote. "We've been blessed to have so many incredible people in our lives. Without them, without you, we wouldn't …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The famous BSM student will be one of the Red Knights' four captains next season.
Jack Jablonski, a Benilde-St. Margaret's student who was tragically injured last January during a hockey game, has been named a captain of the Red Knights varsity team for the coming season. Acording to a recent post on Jack's CaringBridge page by his mother, Leslie, the announcement was made at the BSM hockey team's end-of-season banquet. "So unexpected, but so thrilling for him," she wrote. "Brought tears to a lot of eyes at the end-of-season banquet. Jack was beaming. And rightfully so. Thanks Coach Pauly." Jabs will serve as one of the team's four captains, alongside Spencer Naas, Johnny Austin and Ben Newhouse. Here is the full CaringBridge post: Happy Easter to All! Apologies for not posting in a while. Everything is good. As they…
Monday, December 31, 2012
We can hardly believe it's been a year since the Benilde-St. Margaret's hockey player sustained a serious spinal cord injury.
Friday, December 21, 2012
We can hardly believe it's been a year since the Benilde-St. Margaret's hockey player sustained a serious spinal cord injury.
Benilde-St. Margaret's hockey player Jack "Jabs" Jablonski is the top story of 2012 on St. Louis Park Patch. Nine of the 30 most popular stories on the site this year were about Jack, now age 17. When the year started, Jack was in the hospital after he was paralyzed Dec. 30, 2011, during a junior varsity hockey game. The next 12 months brought rehabilitation, setbacks, successes, a prestigious award, a night with "The Boss" and a chance to coach. Through it all, we truly have been amazed and inspired by the perseverance of this remarkable young man. We continue to pull for you, Jabs! Share your thoughts about Jack in the comments. More stories about Jack: Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
St. Louis Park residents, and nonresidents, most often read stories about the election, Jack Jablonski, police incidents and a new liquor store.
Here are the St. Louis Park Patch stories, in order, that generated the most views in November (click on the headline to read the story): Did we miss your favorite story of the month? Tell us in the comments. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Friday, November 30, 2012
Jack Jablonski spent a rare night away from home while visiting Duluth with the Red Knights.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Jack Jablonski spent a rare night away from home while visiting Duluth with the Red Knights.
One season after suffering a tragic injury on the ice, Jack Jablonski is taking on a brand new role with the Benilde-St. Margaret's hockey team. Acording to a recent post on Jack's CaringBridge page, Jabs is now working with the Red Knights as an assistant student coach, focusing primarily on power play strategy. Leslie, Jack's mother, called his trip with the team to Duluth a "small milestone on his journey to return to life as it was." "An accessible coach bus was booked (thanks Judy) to accommodate Jack and apparently the ride was a smooth one, so to speak," Leslie wrote. "Mike wasn’t far behind and one of our PCA’s (personal care attendant) was on hand to help with her usual daily duties. Packing for Jack’s overnight was certainly an …
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Benilde-St. Margaret sophomore hockey player was paralyzed during a Dec. 30 game.
Jack Jablonski's injury and paralysis during a Dec. 30 hockey game has drawn support and donations from around the United States and internationally. But Minnesota Patch wants to know: Will there be a larger public or community takeaway from this horrific accident?
Mike Hindin
12:57 pm on Friday, May 3, 2013
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