Sixteen-year-old Maggie Isble broke her neck at a Tennessee trampoline park on the first day of Thanksgiving break, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. She was treated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and later transferred to a spinal rehabilitation center in Atlanta. Family members report early, encouraging signs—she fed herself and regained some sensation—and she began occupational and physical therapy. A GoFundMe has raised over $64,000 to help cover medical expenses.
16-Year-Old Paralyzed in Trampoline Park Accident Shows Early Signs of Recovery
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Sixteen-year-old Maggie Isble of Tennessee suffered a life-altering injury while visiting a local trampoline park on the first day of Thanksgiving break. The accident left her paralyzed from the chest down after she broke her neck attempting a backflip into a foam pit.
Accident Details
According to local reports, Maggie was jumping, flipping and tumbling with her siblings when she grabbed a trapeze bar and attempted a backflip into a foam pit. Her sister, Destiny Isble, said that mid-flip Maggie landed head-first, fell through the foam, struck concrete underneath and suffered a broken neck.
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“Mid-flip, she landed head first into the foam pit and went all the way through the foam and hit her head on the concrete and broke her neck,” Destiny Isble told WSMV.
Medical Care and Rehabilitation
Maggie was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville and was later transferred to a spinal rehabilitation facility in Atlanta for specialized care. Doctors initially warned the family she might not walk again, but therapists and relatives report encouraging early signs of recovery.
Early Milestones
Family members have shared hopeful updates: Maggie was able to reach her hand to her mouth and feed herself a Cheeto for the first time since the accident, a milestone her sister described as remarkable because she previously could not lift her arms above her chest. Her father, Joshua Isble, also reported that Maggie completed her first day of occupational and physical therapy and was maneuvering her wheelchair independently. He noted she was able to move one of her toes slightly and showed many smiles and laughs during therapy.
GettyThe Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville
“She was able to reach her hand to her mouth and feed herself a Cheeto, which is amazing, because she couldn’t even get her arms past here,” Destiny said, pointing to her chest.
Family, Community Support and Fundraising
The family has created a public Facebook group to share updates on Maggie’s recovery. A GoFundMe campaign titled "A Miracle for Maggie" launched on Nov. 26 to help cover medical and rehabilitation costs; as of Dec. 11 the fundraiser had raised more than $64,000 toward a $75,000 goal. Maggie’s aunt, Jessica Burton, said the family remains optimistic and is asking for continued prayers and support.
According to reports, the family plans to spend Christmas together in Atlanta so Maggie can be surrounded by loved ones during the holidays.
Note: All details are based on family statements and local news reports. PEOPLE and other outlets provided coverage and family updates posted to the fundraiser page offer additional first-hand information.
