Liz’s team has shared a new update on her progress as she continues to recover from a head injury sustained in a fall on cross country at the AECs Thursday.
“Thank you for the incredible outpouring of love and support for Liz as she starts the long road to recovery. You all know that she is incredibly strong and determined, so it should come as no surprise that she is making steady progress. When asked to wiggle her fingers and toes, she is going above and beyond by lifting her arms and legs too. We are seeing improvements every day. She is constantly showing us that she is going to recover faster than expected.
If there is one thing the eventing community excels at, it is rallying support when it is needed the most. Now more than ever, Liz needs your support. Messages have been pouring in from around the world. When we started reading them to her yesterday, she responded by squeezing our hands to let us know how grateful she is to everyone who is sending their well wishes. The biggest hand squeeze of all came when we told her Shanroe Cooley is happy and at home in his field without a scratch on him.
We have read her every word of every message that has been sent. Please keep sending her messages. Share a story, a memory, a quote — we will continue to read every word. We will also play voice messages for her. If you post a message for her on social media, use the hashtag #KeepFightingLiz.
Her mantra throughout her career has always been to Keep Fighting. She is the strongest, toughest, most resilient person we know. She is going to Keep Fighting now just like she always has. You are all on this journey with us together. It will be a marathon, not a sprint. Liz will always start what she finishes, and she is going to finish this marathon.
With love and thanks,
Liz’s Family & Friends”
Liz Halliday and Cooley Nutcracker in Paris. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
Liz’s family and friends are encouraging supporters to share their well-wishes and words of encouragement as Liz fights for her recovery. We’ll continue to provide additional updates from the team as they are made available.
