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From Friday Night Lights to Game Plan for Hope | Melissa Bass’s Story

One Friday night changed everything for Melissa Bass and her family. When her son Trenton suffered a life-altering spinal cord injury during a high school football game, their world was turned upside down. In this heartfelt conversation, Melissa shares: The moments leading up to Trenton’s injury and the immediate aftermath How her family and community rallied in prayer and support Trenton’s incredible resilience, graduating with a mechanical engineering degree and becoming a speaker and advocate The birth of Game Plan for Hope, the nonprofit she founded to walk alongside families facing sudden, life-changing hardships Practical advice for supporters who want to help but don’t know how Melissa’s story is one of faith, resilience, and choosing hope—reminding us all that while we can’t control what happens, we can choose how we respond. 👉 Learn more about Game Plan for Hope: gameplan4hope.org