Jax and Luis
We’re privileged to introduce you to a very special FACE Success Story.
Jax and his dad Luis headed out for a day of fun and were driving north on California’s Interstate 5 when a drunk driver, who was driving the wrong way, collided head-on with them. Both Luis and Jax were ejected from their car, while the drunk driver was fatally injured at the scene.
Jax was in shock, pacing the highway trying to help his dad who was badly injured. Once help arrived, Luis was taken immediately to Scripps Memorial Hospital and Jax was taken to our good friends at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Sorrento Valley. Luis sustained severe injuries, including multiple fractures, head bleeding, collapsed lungs, and a broken spine with the possibility of paralysis. Jax sustained internal bleeding, lacerations, trauma, and a spleen injury requiring surgery. To watch the NBC News story on the accident, click here.
Jax and his veterinary team
Luis, a combat veteran, suffers from PTSD after serving multiple tours in Afghanistan. Jax is his registered therapy dog and a main source of emotional support. “They are best friends that do everything together,” says Luis’s sister, who flew all the way from New York with her mother to be here for Luis and Jax. “Their love is beyond words. Jax has made his life a lot easier and less stressful. If anything happened to Jax, he would be devastated.” When Luis regained consciousness, his first words were his 3-year-old daughter’s name and “Jax is irreplaceable.”
Jax with his dad and sister
With the support of community donors, FACE was able to assist Jax with receiving emergency care at VSH. VSH did not hesitate in helping Jax and worked with FACE to significantly discount his critical veterinary treatments.
Luis has already undergone multiple surgeries and is progressing each day, but has a long road of recovery ahead of him. It could be 6 months before he can walk again. Jax has been able to visit Luis in the hospital during his recovery.
Jax and his sister
FACE wants to thank everyone for ensuring that Luis has his best friend by his side during this time when the two need each other the most. “Thank you for everything you did for Jax and my brother, says Luis’s sister. “Words cannot describe how thankful we are. From the bottom of our hearts, our family thanks you.”
Jax with a few of his FACE friends
Stories like this are what poems are made of.
So true!
A heart-warming story and so glad that both Luis and Jax received the help they needed – we wish them both a speedy recovery and hope they will be able to enjoy many more happy years together 💜
We do too, thank you for the kind words, we know Luis and his family will appreciate it!
Wow! What a heart- wrenching story. My heart goes out to both of them
It is an incredibly moving story…thank you for the kind words for Jax and Luis!
Again a great story of companion, of helping people and this story has a happy end.
Thank you! We are so happy to be a part of their story.
Oh what a story, lots of love to them and thank you for helping 😺💕💕xxx
Thanks for the kind words and for sending love to Jax and Luis! ❤
It’s hard to see to type when your eyes are full of tears. What a beautiful story of love. Praying that both Luis and Jax have a speedy recovery and will continue to be together for years to come. ❤ ❤
Awww…thank you for your lovely note. We’re sure Luis and Jax will appreciate your kind words.
Thank you (and bravo) for helping two clients this time. Luis AND Jax. 😍
Thanks, we are happy to be a part of their recovery!