A lot has happened to Keefer, 25, since that day in June 2008.
He went back to school, accompanied by his father, Steve, as his caregiver. He graduated from Lock Haven University in May with a degree in recreation management, an A- grade point average and a standing ovation when he went up on stage.
And most notably, he starred on national TV on the reality show “Extreme Makeover Home Edition.” That was after 4,000 volunteers rebuilt his family home in Newberry Twp. in one week in June 2011 to help him become as independent as possible.
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Zane Garrick can't wait until June. Confined to a wheelchair with cerebral palsy, the 39-year-old will finally move into his first home. Once there, he will be able to open and close doors, control the TV and lights, and cook by himself. He will live more independently than ever before. “I'm excited,” Garrick said. “I want to be able to keep moving. I like being able to do things by myself.”
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