ATLANTA (CBS46) — A Forsyth County father who broke his neck whereas snowboarding is now present process remedy on the Shepherd Heart.

It’s been a grueling two weeks for Travis Daniel and his spouse Brianna, however each at the moment are respiratory a sigh of aid since Travis was admitted to the state-of-the-art rehabilitation heart, which focuses on spinal twine accidents.

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“It’s been a burden off me,” Brianna stated. “Daily I used to be pushing and praying and a number of instances I needed to surrender and say it’s not meant to be, however then I’d take a look at him and say no he deserves this, he wants this.”

Travis was paralyzed on Feb. 12 after the 36-year-old broke his neck whereas snowboarding in North Carolina. His insurance coverage firm, CareSource, repeatedly refused to pay for remedy on the Shepherd Heart, telling the household the ability was “out of community.” CBS46 reached out to the CareSource once we realized of the denial.

“As quickly as you at CBS reached out to CareSource, I acquired a cellphone name nearly instantly and the transition began,” Brianna stated.

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Travis was moved to the Shepherd Heart on Friday the place he’ll spend the following eight weeks in bodily and occupational remedy.

“It’s overwhelming, an extended highway I’ve to go down,” stated Travis.

The daddy of three is at present in a powerchair, however since he has use of his arms, the purpose, at minimal, is to get him right into a wheelchair.

“I’d like to stroll out of right here, however I don’t know if that’s God’s will,” Travis stated. “However simply to be out of right here and be impartial as I can and get again to regular and seeing my youngsters.”

Whereas the long run is unsure for the Daniel household, Travis and Brianna each stated they’re grateful for the assist proven by so many locally.

“It’s all due to our fantastic group,” Brianna stated. “It’s as a result of Travis is a superb individual. It’s as a result of CBS46 is fantastic and stepped in and actually cared and I’m so grateful for everyone.”