This World Champion Cheerleader Suffered A Life Altering Spinal Injury: Now, She Is Inspiring Countless People With Her Journey To Recovery
McKinney, Texas. On September 20th, Makayla Noble– a world champion athlete and student at Prosper High School in Texas– suffered a tumbling accident.
This accident caused a severe spinal cord injury and spurred fears that Makayla may never walk again.
Makayla led a highly successful cheerleading career. She began cheering at ten years old and has gone on to earn many titles: including the 2018 NCA National Championship and the 2019 Cheer World Championship.
She was also named High School All-American for three consecutive years.
An accident this severe would likely devastate anyone, let alone a sixteen-year-old athlete of Makayla’s magnitude. Still, throughout the recovery process these past two months, Makayla and her family have remained faithful.
Facebook; pictured above is Makayla
Makayla’s mom, Jenn, created a Facebook group called Makayla’s Fight and a website immediately following the accident.
On both platforms, Jenn posts daily “Mak updates” on her daughter’s day-to-day journey. You can also learn more about Makayla outside of her accident.
For example, her favorite place to eat is Chipotle, her favorite color is purple, and she loves listening to Tame Impala.
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Immediately after the accident, Makayla underwent surgery. The procedure’s outcome was better than expected, but Makayla’s prognosis was still not what she and her family had hoped.
“The injury is just too severe. The chances of Makayla walking again, medically speaking, are very slim,” Jenn wrote on Facebook, “Please continue to pray for a miracle in Mak’s life.”
Since then, Jenn has continued to spread Makayla’s story and her overriding positivity despite the situation.
The Noble family has also requested prayers for strength and recovery from the community.
On Makayla’s website, the Noble family shares how the community can show their support. You can purchase Mak’s Warriors gear, send words of encouragement, support the Noble family with a gift, and more.
A GoFundMe has also been created in Makayla’s honor in order to help support the family through this trying time.
“Please show your love and support for the Noble family with a contribution of any amount,” wrote Tiffany Smith, who organized the fundraiser.
With a goal of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the community has so far donated just under two hundred thousand.
People from the greater Texas area as well as from around the country have become captivated by Makayla’s courage, strength, and ability to stay positive.
“Sending prayers for a full recovery from Lubbock, Texas. Love your faith and spirit; stay strong. You got this,” wrote Channa Jones, who donated twenty dollars.
As of October 17th, Makayla posted a massive announcement– she regained full feeling in her legs.
On that same day, she turned seventeen years old and was moved from the ICU into the rehabilitation unit.
Now, Makayla has just recently been discharged from the hospital and is transitioning into life at home.
And, following her first check-up with her surgeon, Makayla is now able to begin weaning herself from her neck brace.
“It’s officially been two months since my injury and I’m so thankful to be back at home and starting to do things that bring me joy again,” Makayla wrote on Facebook on November 20th.
If you would like to follow Makayla’s journey, please visit her Facebook or website. In addition, if you would like to donate to Makayla’s cause, please visit the GoFundMe link here.
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