Emily Traveller was just 16 when a single choice altered the course of her life.

She was a typical teenager, cheering at football games and hanging out with her friends during her sophomore year of high school.

However, shortly before prom, a spontaneous decision with a friend set in motion events that would make her learn to “live all over again.”

An adventure before prom left Emily Traveller with a devastating spinal cord injury that forced her to rebuild her life

“It just seemed like a fun adventure,” she told People magazine, recalling their idea of going on a double date to the sand dunes.

Emily informed her parents of her plans and packed a UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle), known locally as a Razor, with snacks for the two-hour drive.

When they arrived at the dunes, the group enjo

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