Benilde-St Margaret Hockey Player Jack Jablonski Impacts North High

16 year old Jack Jablonski of Benilde-St. Margaret, received a paralyzing check from behind during a JV hockey game in Wayzata last Friday. After receiving such a blow, Jablonski was unable to move his legs, and needed to be taken to the hospital.
Alex Kroska, of North’s JV hockey team says that what happened to Jablonski affects both him and his team tremendously. “We all know that every time we step on the ice, that that could have been any of us. We all have the same risk.”
Jablonski received surgery the Wednesday following his incident, and was unfortunately informed that he would never walk again. However, even in this tragic situation, family, friends and outside supporters are hoping that Jablonski will prove the diagnosis wrong.
Kroska says that if he could say anything to him right now, he would tell Jack to “keep trying his hardest to re-cover, and maybe he’ll be able to skate again someday. We’re all supporting him.”
Not only have local hockey players and teams taken note of Jablonski’s incident, but students here at North with absolutely no connection to Jack or the sport have taken a huge interest in his story.
Megan Donovan and Michelle Sauvageau, both seniors at North, agree that the little things, like showing support through social networking sites and wearing white to show support really make a huge difference. “These things definitely spread the word about Jack’s story. More and more people are learning about his injury and how easily it could happen to anyone they know,” says Donovan.
Whether you are a close friend, family member, or just someone who has heard and been impacted by his story, any sign of support benefits Jack. His story has pulled together a wide variety of people from many different areas, and proven that people are truly capable of working together to turn a tragic event into something hopeful and inspiring. We wish you the best Jack!
According to his Facebook page you can support Jack by spreading the word and donations can be made to the Jack Jablonski Fund, in person, at any Wells Fargo bank or donations can be mailed to the Jack Jablonski Fund, P.O. Box 16387, St, Louis Park, MN, 55416.