Jessie Simpson beat the odds with a lot stacked against him.
The young man from Kamloops was attacked with a metal baseball bat in 2016 and spent nearly a year in a coma.
Not only did Jessie wake up, but he has learned to speak and eat on his own again and continues physical therapy to regain motor skills.
To honour the fight Jessie has been through, his mom Sue is planning a little party at her home in Savona for May 6 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Sue is welcoming anyone who wishes to attend. The party will be at 7106 Savona Access Road, Savona.
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Jessie has little memory of the attack, but Sue doesn含羞草研究社檛 want him to relive the horror.
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Sue含羞草研究社檚 healing journey has included writing a book about the past seven years, and adjusting to life as the main caregiver for her adult son.
Another piece of the healing journey came from the court ruling in late February that Jessie含羞草研究社檚 attacker Kristopher Teichrieb did sell his home for $1 in an attempt to hide assets from a potential lawsuit.
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Sue could not speak about the court decision as of yet. She continues to fundraise on to pay for travel and medical expenses.
Part of Jessie含羞草研究社檚 healing has included community support like the mass amounts of cards that come in at his birthday and Christmas.
Although the request is a little early, Sue is hoping to fill Jessie含羞草研究社檚 room with birthday cards again this year as he comes home on weekends through the summer.
Jessie turns 26 on July 26. Cards can be mailed to: Jessie Simpson PO BOX 233 Savona B.C. V0K 2J0.
READ MORE: 25 going on 18: Happy birthday to Kamloops man badly injured in 2016 assault
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