12/30/2025
Walking With Families Like Brielle’s — Because No One Should Face a New Normal Alone
On November 15, Brielle’s life changed when she was injured in the RSM girls’ basketball bus accident. Since then, she has undergone spinal cord/back surgery, been air-lifted to Nebraska Medical Center, and is now courageously working through intensive rehab.
On Dec 10, we drove to Remsen to meet her dad, Rob — and to walk through their home for an assessment so Brielle can safely return home on her expected release date of January 20, 2026.
Later that evening, her mom, Janelle, shared an update that truly captures Brielle’s strength:
“The therapists really pushed Brielle today, and she rose to the challenge beautifully… She learned how to use her head to shift her trunk forward and backward — such a huge skill to add to her progress.”
We were humbled to sit with Rob and Janelle and share hope, encouragement, and perspective on navigating a new normal. Trenton spoke into Brielle’s journey with words only another athlete could give:
“Rehab was something I had to do just like practice… not something fun or easy — just something you do to get better.”
As we read Janelle’s CaringBridge update her mom posted for Dec 10, this quote from Stuart Scott hit deeply:
“Don’t downgrade your dream just to fit your reality. Upgrade your conviction to match your destiny.”
Brielle is doing exactly that.
❤️ This is why Game Plan 4 Hope exists.
To show up.
To stand beside families in crisis.
To bring direction, emotional and spiritual support, practical help, and hope — every step of the way.
And as we enter the final stretch of year-end giving, your support allows us to continue helping families like the Schorgs in their hardest, most vulnerable moments.
👉 Follow Brielle’s full journey and send her your love and prayers here:
https://www.caringbridge.org/site/66b9c89f-c4ad-11f0-be03-71b486f01565/post/a624c591-374f-449b-82f4-3e0982007276?utm_source=website_share&utm_medium=share_button&utm_term=&utm_content=link_share_button&utm_campaign=post_php&otpv_token=dc424058-dacc-45bd-ab13-905b71210db1
👉 If you’d like to help us walk with more families like Brielle’s, you can give here:
https://givebutter.com/HarvestOfHope
Thank you for believing in HOPE — and helping us deliver it. 💛