Friday, November 9, 2012
A bowling fundraiser is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park. All proceeds will go to the Marion family, which needs to purchase a handicap-accessible vehicle.
In February teenager Jacob Marion was struck by a train and critically injured. Since May, Jacob, who was a freshman at Wyandotte Roosevelt at the time, has been out of the hospital and living at home with his mother, Monica Marion. The injuries he suffered in February included: severe head trauma, two broken vertebrae in his neck, a punctured lung, a lacerated liver, a fractured pelvis and the loss of his right hand. Currently, those injuries still keeping him from speaking or lifting his head by himself, said his sister Nicole Lyons, and he is still forced to have a feeding tube inside his body. The home has been altered to accommodate for Jacob’s wheelchair, with such changes as a ramp outside the house, but the currently unemployed …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A donation drive is under way through June 1 for goods such as hand sanitizer and washcloths.
Fresh off their successful T-shirt fundraising drive for a teen struck by a train, Roosevelt High School students are now collecting items to help in their classmate's recovery. Marketing students from the school's DECA chapter are holding a donation drive for Jacob Marion, the 14-year-old boy critically injured Feb. 28. The Roosevelt freshman was released from the hospital and is now being cared for at home. Marketing teacher Elissa Cumiskey visited Jacob recently and decided to get her 168 DECA students involved in collecting some goods that his family says are in high need and aren't covered by insurance. "We do a wide variety of projects through DECA and community service is one of the areas we focus on," Cumiskey said. "It's just …
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The boy, 16, was airlifted to Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where he's listed in good condition.
A 16-year-old Wyandotte boy who was lying on a set of railroad tracks near Vinewood was struck by a train late Friday. The Roosevelt High School sophomore was airlifted to Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Mayor Joseph Peterson said. A hospital spokeswoman said the teen was listed in good condition as of Saturday afternoon. The mayor said police are investigating the matter as a suicide attempt. “The (train) engineer saw the kid laying across the tracks and sounded his horn,” Peterson said. “He was conscious and talking to officers, so that’s a good sign.” School Superintendent Carla Harting said counselors will be on hand when students return to classes on Monday. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time," she …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
An insurance issue caused 14-year-old Jacob Marion to be sent home to receive in-home care.
Jacob Marion, the Wyandotte boy critically injured after being struck by a train Feb. 28, was released from the hospital Wednesday. The 14-year-old had been in Children's Hospital of Michigan since the accident, but was released to receive in-home care for the foreseeable future. His mother, Monica Marion, said she is upset by an insurance company's decision that caused her son to be sent home, but praised hospital staff for the care he received while there. "He wasn't ready to come home, but this is what happened and we'll make the best of it," she said. The Marion family invited Wyandotte Patch to be at their home when Jacob arrived. Check here for the full story. For the latest news on Jacob, bookmark his story page, "like" our Facebook…
Jacob Marion, 14, was released from Children's Hospital of Michigan on Wednesday.
Monica Marion had a heavy heart Wednesday. While the Wyandotte mom was happy to see her son released from the hospital after being there for more than two months, she doesn’t believe he’s healthy enough to have been sent home. But there's nothing she could do about it. "He wasn't ready to come home, but this is what happened and we'll make the best of it," she said. (WATCH THE VIDEO.) Her 14-year-old son, Jacob, was critically injured after being struck by a train Feb. 28. The Roosevelt High School freshman had been in Children's Hospital of Michigan since the accident, but was released at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. He’s now set to receive in-home care for the foreseeable future. Monica said she’s upset that an insurance carrier was able …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
An insurance issue caused 14-year-old Jacob Marion to be sent home to receive in-home care.
Jacob Marion, the Wyandotte boy critically injured after being struck by a train Feb. 28, was released from the hospital today. The 14-year-old had been in Children's Hospital of Michigan since the accident, but was released Wednesday afternoon to receive in-home care for the foreseeable future. His mother, Monica Marion, said she is upset by an insurance company's decision that caused her son to be sent home, but praised hospital staff for the care he received while in their care. "He wasn't ready to come home, but this is what happened and we'll make the best of it," she said. The Marion family invited Wyandotte Patch to be at their home when Jacob arrived. Check back Thursday for a full story and video. For the latest news on Jacob, …
Monday, March 12, 2012
The brother and two sisters of Jacob Marion ask the community for continued prayers.
The brother and two sisters of a Wyandotte teen hospitalized after being struck by a train Feb. 28 are now convinced that their brother is going to make it. Jacob Marion, 14, remains in critical condition at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, but his siblings say they've seen noticeable improvements since he was first brought in. He's now blinking his eyes and moving his legs. Sisters Nicole Lyons and Brittani Marion, along with their brother Jessie Marion, were amongst hundreds of people at a Sunday fundraiser for Jacob at Pier 500. They said they're thankful for the community's support thus far and ask for continued prayers for their brother to wake up. For the latest news on Jacob, bookmark his story page, "like" our Facebook …
Dinner and raffle at Pier 500 raises money for 14-year-old Jacob Marion's hospital bills.
Hundreds of people helped raise thousands of dollars Sunday for a 14-year-old Wyandotte boy hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a train Feb. 28. Pier 500 hosted a five-hour benefit dinner for Jacob Marion, which also doubled as the first public event where the teen's family had a chance to thank the community for the outpouring of support that's poured in since the accident. "Witnessing the actions of the community has at times rendered our family speechless," they said, reading from a written statement. "The support has been profoundly moving and this has brought great comfort to all of us. ... These past 13 days have been the most difficult and painful days of our lives, but knowing we have so much support is so very…
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Jacob Marion's family asks for prayers during 'the most difficult and painful days of our lives.'
The family of Jacob Marion read a statement at a Sunday fundraiser for the teen who remains hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a train Feb. 28. The statement reads: We would like to start by first thanking Tina (Milewski) and her wonderful family for putting this all together and to Richard (Elawad), the owner of Pier 500, for allowing Tina to utilize his facilities. We would also like to thank everyone for their prayers and support. Our family knows that this tragic accident has broken many hearts. It warms our hearts knowing that Jacob has been such a source of inspiration and motivation to so many. Witnessing the actions of the community has at times rendered our family speechless. The support has been profoundly …
Friday, March 9, 2012
Kay Hendershot will blog on Wyandotte Patch to share information on Jacob Marion's progress.
Like many others, Kay Hendershot anxiously awaits any update on the condition of Jacob Marion, the 14-year-old Wyandotte boy struck by a train Feb. 28. Unlike most others, however, she gets those updates from watching his improvements inside his room at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. As a longtime friend of the family, Hendershot said she's been touched by the outpouring of support from the community and is anxious to share "up-to-date, accurate information on his condition and progress." To do that, she's begun blogging on Wyandotte Patch. The Team Jacob Chronicles, which begin with her first post today, can be read here.
Mike Fore
9:35 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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