WHERE THEY ARE
TODAY
THE BOYS ARE THRIVING IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL RECOVERY
JOURNEYS. Aidan is home on Kaua‘i and back to doing the things he loves,
such as video games, judo and wrestling. “He’s come a really long way in such
a short amount of time,” dad Donovan said. “I was just so surprised how
fast it took him to get back into training.” He’s back to regular workouts.
“And I can even throw my dad at practice,” Aiden said.
Bjorn at a celebration party for all of the Wilcox
Boys just before he was discharged.
monitor and a variety of games. The
activities are not just for entertainment
– they are also therapeutic. According
to JoAnne, Jayven’s mom, her son was
progressing from complete paralysis,
and was able to regain use of his wrist,
leg and thumbs to play video games.
The boys would also motivate each other
to do their schoolwork in Brain Station. In
the beginning, Jayven had limited hand
mobility and Mahoe had limited speech.
The two decided to work together on
assignments — Mahoe turned the pages
and Jayven read out loud. The foursome
supported each other through every
challenge. “When Aidan hit a setback
in his treatment, Jayven and Mahoe
visited him in the Pediatric Intensive
Care Unit,” said Aidan’s mom, Rhonda.
The Wilcox Boys stay in touch to this
day. “You can’t break a bond like this,”
JoAnne said. “I never thought such an
amazing experience would come from
such a traumatic one. The staff really
exceeded our expectations as families
and what we need. They want you to feel
like you're home because in a way they
become your family.”
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Bjorn has transitioned smoothly to home and school life in Mililani. “In the
hospital Bjorn was mostly using his wheelchair, but since he's been home
he rarely uses it,” mom Theresa said. His family says Bjorn is walking and
running with ease, and is even swimming. Theresa is proud to report, “Bjorn
went from not being able to coordinate holding his breath underwater to
snorkeling, floating and is now close to mastering his doggy paddle.“
Jayven is still playing video games, but recently achieved a major milestone in
his recovery when he started to run again. “Jayven is doing so amazing. He is
diving again, swimming and fishing,” JoAnne said. “His next goal for sports
is to start playing football. As his mom I’m so scared, but he’s such a little
go-getter, it’s hard to hold him back.”
Mahoe is home on the Big Island and getting stronger every day. He is back
to bouncing on his trampoline and looks forward to going to the beach or the
gym for strength training. Recently, Mahoe visited Kapi‘olani with the Genoa
Keawe Foundation to help teach patients how to play the ‘ukulele. Mahoe’s
message to his students was simple. “Just push yourself and try as hard as
you can. Always keep going.”
LEFT: Mahoe visiting
with Genoa Keawe Foundation.
RIGHT: Aidan today with
his parents.