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Scottish Rite Hospital Doctors Make Friendly Competition out of Dallas Marathon

Scottish Rite Hospital Doctors Make Friendly Competition out of Dallas Marathon

by | Dec 8, 2017 | General News, Press Coverage

It’s part tradition, part friendly competition: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children’s faculty vs. fellows.

Teams of five will relay the 26.2-mile BMW Dallas Marathon on Sunday.

“There’s a fellow team every year made up of fellows who are training to become specialists in pediatric orthopedic surgery, and they compete every year against the faculty and staff who are their educators and mentors,” said orthopedic surgeon Anthony Riccio. 

Back in the day, Dr. Riccio ran on the fellows team. Since then, things have changed.

“Since 2010 I’ve been faculty, and now of course I’ve switched allegiances and run with the staff,” he said.

Their competition dates back at least 20 years that they know of, and almost every year, guess who’s come out on top? To see the full story, watch here. 

Courageous Kid: Aspen Wilkinson

Courageous Kid: Aspen Wilkinson

by | Oct 17, 2017 | General News, Press Coverage

Every little gymnast has big dreams, but 8-year-old Aspen Wilkinson is no ordinary gymnast.

“Aspen is obviously a really brave and strong little girl who doesn’t stop ever!” said her mother, Mary Novas.

Aspen doesn’t let her prosthetic foot keep her from the sport she loves.

Three years ago, the budding athlete lost her right foot during a trip to see her grandparents.

“Riding on the lawnmower with her granddad was part of the fun with the trip, and when we pulled up, he happened to be mowing the yard,” Novas said.

“She couldn’t hear us yelling. He couldn’t hear her behind him, and he went to do a pivot and turn back up, and he just ran over her,” the girl’s mother said.

Aspen endured four surgeries and months of recovery, but all that time, Novas says Aspen’s main concern was returning to gymnastics.

Some days are tougher than others, but Aspen has a response for anyone who asks about her foot.

“I just say that I had an accident and I can do anything that anyone else can do,” Aspen said.

“I’m gonna get a better foot, and I really want to get one of the blades so then I can bounce around and it’s easier to balance,” she said.

Aspen had the majority of her care at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, where she and her family share their story with other families dealing with similar situations.

Watch the full link here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Girl-Who-Lost-Foot-in-Accident-Has-Big-Gymnastics-Dreams-451305163.html