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After spending a summer at Craig Hospital in Denver, Jeremy Lanosga is ready to come home. However, before the 17-year-old can reunite with his mother and four siblings in Colorado Springs, the family house near Garden of the Gods needs an extensive remodel to accommodate Jeremy's new physical needs.
Through HBA Cares, a Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association's program; builders, subcontractors, real estate agents, financial institutions and a multitude of others in the community have stepped up to the plate to assist in bringing Jeremy home and making his life easier as he faces many challenges as a young quadriplegic.
On May 14, Jeremy rode his bike to Garden of the Gods and climbed one of the towering rock formations to take a picture of the sunset for a photography club project.
He lost his footing and fell between 50 and 75 feet before landing on a ledge. His mother and friends found Jeremy at midnight - four hours later. Jeremy had broken his neck, and had to be flown to Penrose Hospital.
After several surgeries and countless hours of rehabilitation, Jeremy has...