How Connor Is Moving On Two Years Later

Fort Mill Times reporter Toya Graham published a feature article on January 4th 2011 titled “‘Bear’ Forges On, Claims All life Has To Offer.

The article talks about Connor’s “next  chapter in life” and how he has moved on since his tragic burn accident in December 2008. Read Toya’s story at Fort Mill Times.

Jan 2010 McKemey Family Update

Karin McKemey updated the CaringBridge page for Connor in late December 2009. To sum up the post Karin said,

Connor continues to amaze us with his recovery and his attitude. He has achieved many things that we never thought would be possible a year ago. He continues to eat and grow as only teen-aged boys can…

She also created a video reflecting on the year and the Mckemey family story this last year.

Looking back one thought comes to mind, believe in the power of mass prayers!

View Karin’s video below or at http://www.facebook.com/v/204707734493

CN2′s Reports Connor is now Playing Lacrosse Again

Dec 7, 2009, CN2′s very own Lucas McFadden was with the family over the weekend as he began a new chapter in his life. For the first time in nearly a year, the Tega Cay teen steps on the field to play his favorite sport, Lacrosse.

The Fort Mill Lacrosse Team took the field this Sunday at Elon Park in Charlotte. It’s the first game of the pre-season so you would usually expect some nervous players.

“The first time I stepped on the field today I had butterflies again. I hadn’t felt in a couple of years,” Connor McKemey said.

14-year-old Connor McKemey is feeling more than just your typical jitters. This was a game he never thought he’d be able to play again because of the near fatal burns he suffered.

See more of the story at CN2….

Connor McKemey WCNC Interview May 2 2009

m_image120f12660139388fad0d5a6cd2NewsChannel 36 anchor Dave Wagner sat down with Connor McKemey speaking out for the first time about his tragic accident.

“It’s really, really exciting, you know. Just being away for almost six months, just to be home finally, such a tough road and just to be home is a lot better,” says McKemey.

See the Connor McKemey interview.

Tega Cay Welcomes Home Connor McKemey May 7 2009

Come Out to Towne Tavern at Fort Mill Fort Mill, SC To Meet Gridiron Greats…

As We Welcome Home Connor McKemey Thursday, May 7th -5:30 Read more

Connor Gets New High Tech Face Healing Mask

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By Mary Jo Balasco – The Herald

Connor McKemey has endured dozens of surgeries since he was burned in a December accident. But a new technology means he won’t have to undergo one procedure normally required to make a mask designed to help his face heal.

The 13-year-old — who suffered third-degree burns on his face — will need to wear a clear compression mask for 14 months. The mask is designed to help his face heal and appear close to what it looked like before the burns, said Steve Kidd, president of Algona, Wash.-based CimMed.

Read the rest of the story=> http://www.heraldonline.com/120/story/1153165.html

McKemey’s To Pay It Forward To The Joseph M Still Burn Center

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A very important element to Connor’s recovery for Karin and George is to “pay it forward” to the burn center that Connor is at. The center depends on fundraisers and donations to help fund their programs that benefit the survivors and their families as they recover. As the McKemey’s have spent the past two months at the center, they have witnessed many other patients and their families coming in and dealing with those awful first days that they themselves experienced. Not all the families are as blessed as our McKemey’s with an amazing support system not only in family and friends but in community. They receive that support through the programs offered at the center.

Karin has done so much already in helping distraught parents Read more

Garth Brooks Visits Connor At The Augusta Burn Center

From the Sunday, December 28, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle
By Preston Sparks Staff Writer

A woman and her 13-year-old son being treated at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta got an unexpected visit from a famous singer last week.

Country performer Garth Brooks was at the Augusta center Tuesday after hearing the story of Karin and Connor McKemey.

“He came in by himself very quietly,” burn center spokeswoman Beth Frits confirmed Saturday.

She said he even left a guitar for Connor, who remained in critical condition Saturday. “It was just a very sweet thing.”

Read the full story at http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2008/12/28/ent_505634.shtml

McKemey Strong Wirstband Sales Location Update Feb 17

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McKemey Strong Wristbands are now on sale and available at:

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Thunder Athletics
2000 Highway 160, Suite 111
Fort Mill, SC 29708
803.548.6079
http://www.thunderathletics.com

Salon 160

2000 Highway 160 W # 105
Fort Mill, SC 29708
803. 802.0044‎
Fort Mill High School
Main office – regular school hours
225 Munn Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715-9497
803.548.1900

Wristband Sales Events

February 2009

Mckemey Strong Wristbands On Sale This Saturday Baxter YMCA

conorwristband2-copyWe apologize that the car wash and wristband sales event at the Sonic on Hwy 160 last Saturday was canceled because of weather.

The next scheduled McKemey Strong wristband sales event will be at the Baxter Village YMCA this Saturday 2/21 from 9am to 3pm

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