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About Madonna Miracle Night Ambassadors
Madonna Miracle Night Ambassadors bring to life the transformative power of Madonna’s world-class rehabilitation care. As former patients, they share their inspiring journeys of resilience, recovery and renewed hope while raising funds for advanced technology that helps other patients return to the activities and people they love.
Sean’s Story: Grit and Teamwork
At 16, Sean McMahon drew on the grit and determination he developed as an athlete to fuel his recovery from a brain injury.
After developing a headache during a workout and passing out, Sean was diagnosed at Children’s Nebraska with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a tangle of blood vessels that created dangerous pressure in his head.
After two weeks at Children’s, he transferred to Madonna’s specialized pediatric brain injury program for continued care and rehabilitation.
He approached therapy like athletic training, using vision therapy, specialized technology and sports-based exercises to rebuild his balance, coordination and cognitive skills. His perseverance and competitive spirit stood out to his care team.
Now home, Sean is focused on school, sports and time with friends. Though his athletic journey may look different, he remains determined to trust his work ethic and pursue the activities he loves.
I’m most proud of myself for my consistent work, for getting up every day even when it’s hard, and for wanting to keep improving. I want to give a big thank you to all my therapists for getting me back to my normal self. - Sean
Together, We Can Make More Possible
Every patient’s recovery journey is unique. Advanced rehabilitation technology can help open doors to new possibilities. This year, Madonna Miracle Night Ambassadors are raising funds for Burt®, a robotic therapy device that helps patients improve arm and upper-body movement.
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