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Brain Go BOOM! Author/Survivor: John Cooper About John: John Cooper has written a story of man’s desire to fight for his life and survive the best way he knows how. He shows that with the help and infinite love and support of his family and friends, survival outweighs the failure to do so. John grew up in the Lawncrest section of Philadelphia. Just as he held down many jobs and chose to change careers frequently in his adult life, he did the same thing with schools, as he attended six. He started at Lawndale Elementary, then Saint Williams, then Melrose Academy. In high school he attended Father Judge, Cardinal Dougherty and North Penn. He joined the Navy Reserves and attended nursing school at Montgomery County Community College, where he obtained his nursing (RN) degree. By all means he was definitely the life of every party, but in a classy way. He would never do anything to hurt someone. He has crossed the line many times but always in the best effort to make people laugh and have people see the lighter side of life. He continually goes out of his way to help others and remains a supportive friend to many. Dangling a dare in front of him was like waving candy in front of a child. Very rarely did he turn down the opportunity to make someone laugh, help another person or tackle a challenge head-on. I wouldn’t have expected anything less of him when he was faced with his brain aneurysm. It was as if a higher power was daring him to survive. When he was in the coma, we sat at his bedside and never wavered in the belief that our “Coop” would not return. He resiliently broke through the thick concrete walls that were directly in front of him. He has the internal and external scars to prove his survival. His truly inspiring story will show many that, against all odds, he refused to succumb to quitting or failing. He will never stop influencing and motivating people in his strong and positive “Coop-like” manner. Brain Go BOOM! is proof of it. He remains crazy and funny, always willing to help others and has conquered one of the most challenging circumstances a human being could be faced with. Although he has many more challenging days in front of him, I know that he will continue being “Coop”. Written by Frank Afonso Page 162 of 167
Brain Go BOOM! Author/Survivor: John Cooper Resources and References: The most common signs and symptoms I experienced are listed below, but I urge you to visit the BAF website for a more detailed list. The warning signs and symptoms of aneurysm: Ruptured brain aneurysms usually result in a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), which is defined as bleeding into the subarachnoid space. When blood escapes into the space around the brain, it can cause sudden symptoms. Seek Medical Attention Immediately If You Are Experiencing Some Or All Of These Symptoms: Sudden severe headache, the worst headache of your life Loss of consciousness Nausea/Vomiting Stiff neck Sudden blurred or double vision Sudden pain above/behind the eye or difficulty seeing Sudden change in mental status/awareness Sudden trouble walking or dizziness Sudden weakness and numbness Sensitivity to light (photophobia) Seizure Drooping eyelid Statistics: Brain Aneurysm Foundation There is a brain aneurysm rupturing every 18 minutes. There are almost 500,000 deaths worldwide each year caused by brain aneurysms and half the victims are younger than 50. About 40% of all people who have a ruptured brain aneurysm will die as a result. Of those who survive, about 66% will suffer some permanent deficit. 4 out of 7 people who recover from a ruptured brain aneurysm will have disabilities. Page 163 of 167
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