CANYON, Texas (KFDA) – In January 2026, a family trip to Colorado took an unexpected and devastating turn when 10-year-old Ellie Hanes, a fifth grader at Canyon Intermediate, suffered a severe spinal cord injury in a ski accident.
Ellie’s spinal cord injury left her unable to intentionally move her arms and legs — a reality that initially seemed overwhelming for the young student and her family.
Medical professionals offered a cautious and limited outlook on her rehabilitation and recovery potential…