CES provides hope to families whose members suffer brain injuries

LeLand Fighting Bear and family on the big screen at this year's Dancing with the Stars fundraiser

Accidents happen every day that can change a life in an instant. It could happen to anyone. Imagine if it was your child, grandchild, brother, sister or friend that suffered a brain injury due to an auto, ski, snowmobile, or other outdoor sports accident. What would become of them? Who could you turn to for help?

For a dozen families in Fremont County, the answer to their prayers for long term support has been CES.

An inspiring story of a family rising to the occasion to care for their loved one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm4Nzmo2tiM

CES client Leland Fighting Bear and his family gave moving testimony of his experience being served at our Riverton facility for adults with acquired brain injuries.

About a dozen adults with acquired brain injuries are served at the Riverton based Rocky Mountain ReEntry Services (or RMRS Division). There are offices, a day habilitation/vocational site, many worksites, group homes, shared living apartments, and many transitional sites here.

CES Client Abraham Large, a member of the Shoshone Tribe, also receives care at Rocky Mountain ReEntry Services, group home and day habilitation. One of CES' Direct Service professionals, Brenda (above) has noted that his recovery is nearly miraculous.

Abraham Large, a member of the Shoshone Tribe, has made remarkable progress following a catastrophic vehicle accident several years ago. Thanks to the care of his family and CES staff, he's regained mobility and the ability to read and write, do gardening, artwork and even care for fellow clients.

Progress is made possible in part thanks to the ongoing extraordinary support of the Riverton and Lander community without whom we wouldn't be able to do what we do.

Todd Wright- Rocky Mountain ReEntry Services Director, has noted that the families' involvement is a huge factor in the recovery and ongoing care of the clients who come to us.

"There's a few families that we work with where you know there is love and caring going on, even if there's frustration... and that helps people make it."

CES has been caring for people with disabilities for 50 years! 1975 to 2025. Your support will help us keep going another 50 years.

Thanks to the wider Wyoming community, CES has been a partner with families for decades, helping them recover and regain some parts of their pre-accident lives. But it's only thanks to the generosity of the community that we are able to provide extra care and attention to these clients.

To volunteer or support our efforts, go to https://www.ces-usa.org/donate or call us at 307-856-5576 ext. 226