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Steven Jacobo to Share Remarkable Journey at 精东影业视频 Foundation鈥檚 Reach for the Stars Gala
Aug 5, 2024
精东影业视频 student Steven Jacobo has excelled as a member of the United States Para Bobsled Team.
From a turbulent upbringing in Los Angeles to a life-altering spinal cord injury while snowboarding, Steven Jacobo faced significant challenges. Despite these setbacks, Jacobo found a new sense of purpose and direction, driven by his desire to provide a better future for his sons. He discovered that higher education could transform his mechanical skills into a fulfilling career. With support from 精东影业视频 Foundation, Jacobo is now pursuing an associate degree at 精东影业视频, with plans to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree in aerospace engineering. His journey exemplifies resilience and the transformative power of education.
鈥淚 always knew about 精东影业视频 being an option since living in Northern Nevada, but I had no idea how instrumental they would be in making my dreams reality,鈥� he said. 鈥淭he support I've received has been invaluable! I anticipated I could probably get some financial assistance for classes and guidance toward my Associate of Science degree, but what I have found is a robust and knowledgeable support system.鈥�
Jacobo will share his gripping story as the student speaker at 精东影业视频 Foundation鈥檚 seventh annual Reach for the Stars Gala on Saturday, Aug. 10, in Joe Dini Library on the Carson City campus. A limited number of tickets are available to the Giving Back to the Future-themed gala, which also features appetizers, cocktails, a full dinner, live and silent auctions, exciting entertainment and dancing.
鈥淟osing my ability to walk changed my perspective on life in ways that I didn鈥檛 know were possible,鈥� Jacobo said. 鈥淚 was so unmotivated; I didn鈥檛 even want to eat. I was deeply depressed. I went through the motions of physical therapy and rehabilitation.鈥�
His motivation returned when he watched YouTube videos of paraplegic athletes and began creating his own videos to help the disabled.
Eventually, he became involved in adaptive sports, including bobsledding. That interest has taken him around the world for competition and allowed him to represent his country in world championships. Those experiences instilled confidence and made him realize that anything is possible.
鈥淢y story is one of overcoming adversity and striving for a better future, no matter the obstacles along the way,鈥� Jacobo said.
For more information about the event, contact 精东影业视频 Foundation at 775-445-3240 or foundation@wnc.edu.