8/25/15: When Jamie Perron of Jeffersonville was 19 years old, she was hit head on by another car and became a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down. Now at age 33, Jamie is an artist and a co-captain of The Vermont Chargers Power Soccer Club.

This summer Jamie learned to kayak with some help from Cathy Webster, her physical therapist from The Rehab Gym and a specially outfitted kayak provided by the Northeast Disabled Athletic Association. She has a list of activities like zip lining, downhill skiing and dogsledding that she plans to accomplish. And Jamie’s crossing them off, one by one.

Eva met up with Jamie, her parents Jari and Mike, and Cathy in South Hero for a kayak trip on Lake Champlain.

Music: Francesca Blanchard, deux visions, “The Sea (Zach’s Song)” & “Rame”

This episode of Stuck in Vermont was made possible by

Hotel Vermont and Vermont Tourism

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Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger has been making her award-winning video series "Stuck in Vermont" since 2007. In 2024, she won first place from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia for her video, “Barbie Collector.” She received...

5 replies on “Jamie’s List [SIV413]”

  1. Eva, your talent really shines, great job on filming, editing and making all of us feel so relaxed. This was a very exciting time for Jamie and you captured it perfectly

  3. Thank you so much Mike and I’m so glad you contacted me about Jamie’s kayaking trips! Your daughter is a rock star and I know her (and your) story will inspire others. Can’t wait to see what you guys do next! 🙂

  4. This is very beautifully done. Jamie, you did a great job articulating the spirit of adventure and energy in your life. You and your amazing parents and truly very special.

  5. Jamie you are such an inspiration to us all! I want to see more photos of your adventures!! What a great video! Thank you

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