DAWNE GEE
Reunited and feeling blessed
about her past medical history. He encourages
everyone to be aware of their loved ones’
medical history and medications.
“Dawne is smart! She has most of her medical
information stored on her smartphone,” he
said. “I was able to access the information
and relay it to MetroSafe during the call and
with first responders who arrived on scene.”
Although she doesn’t remember much from
that Friday after Thanksgiving, Gee wanted
to thank those who rushed to her aide. She
received that opportunity recently when the
Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource
Center reunited her and six other stroke
survivors with their care teams.
At the event Gee became emotional when
her own story was shared from the podium.
One by one, members of her care team stood
to be recognized.
“These people saved my life,” Gee said
through tears. “Thank you isn’t enough.”
Today Gee is back to doing the work she
loves, anchoring the news, helping others in
need through her “Pass the Cash” TV segment
and spearheading the charitable organization
she founded, “A Recipe to End Hunger.”
She continues outpatient physical therapy
once a week. Over the coming months she
is looking forward to transitioning out of
medically-supervised physical therapy and
starting an exercise program with a personal
trainer.
“I’m hoping to lose a few more pounds
and continue building up my strength,” Gee
said. “I’m also working on getting my blood
pressure more under control.”
She continues to count her blessings for the
people who support her along her journey.
Photo by Norton Healthcare.
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