Todd Sand Recovering from Heart Attack at Home

[Karen-W]

Jenni's post tonight on the teamtoddandjenni account: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrpaGUlrFca/

Beat me to this post by about 2 seconds! Best news ever!

 

[Frau Muller]

Jenni's post tonight on the teamtoddandjenni account: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrpaGUlrFca/

TODD IS HOME!!!

 

[icefan13]

Jenni's post tonight on the teamtoddandjenni account: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrpaGUlrFca/

So happy to see this wonderful news today!

This picture of Jenni and Todd is what love looks like. I don’t think he would have made it through this ordeal without it.

 

[coppertop1]

So happy to see this wonderful news today!

This picture of Jenni and Todd is what love looks like. I don’t think he would have made it through this ordeal without it.

Jenni and Todd have all seemed like such wonderful people. So happy that Todd pulled through.

 

[karmena]

Jenni's post tonight on the teamtoddandjenni account: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrpaGUlrFca/

Immensely happy to hear this! It is unbelievable indeed; a work of prayer and love.

 

[HeatherC]

My heart is SO full after seeing that news on IG earlier today and they look so adorable in that picture! That's what love looks like right there for sure. I hope and pray his recovery continues to go well and he really is such an amazing miracle!

 

[Sylvia]

"SCNY coach member, Jenni Meno Sand and Todd Sand (LAFSC) were inducted into the PSA Hall of Fame. In addition they won the [PSA/USFS] Coach of the Year award alongside their team. They won the trifecta when they were awarded the Betty Berens award for overcoming challenges."

Per Skating Club of New York's Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/thescny.or...knhV8buNb3uKjV2QAEvgpYRZBZcGdL1qj5wAMwJ3kPknl

 

[Sylvia]

Cross-posting from the 2023 PSA awards thread...

Jenni's thank you post yesterday: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsyzzpZrdjI/
Excerpts:

Figure skating has very been good to us. We met each other and many of our longest and best friends through skating. It’s given us the opportunity to have a positive impact on so many lives.
This week I flew to Orlando for a beautiful awards night put on by the PSA.
Thank you to U.S. Figure Skating and the PSA for their trust, support and belief in us. It was an amazing night!

Todd and I are truly honored to have been inducted into the PSA Coaches Hall of Fame for our work over the past 18 years. As Todd reminded me not too long ago “coaching is a privilege.”
Also, the Betty Beren’s award. Even though Todd couldn’t be with me in Orlando to accept this award he was there in everyone’s hearts. This award goes to him…he is a miracle!

 

[azcalder]

Immensely happy to hear this! It is unbelievable indeed; a work of prayer and love.

Can we update the title of this topic. Everytime I see it posted, I get nervous that perhaps Todd has had a relapse. I'm so thrilled that he's continuing to recover. Kudos to the Sands for their contribution to the sport I love.

 

[azcalder]

Can we update the title of this topic. Everytime I see it posted, I get nervous that perhaps Todd has had a relapse. I'm so thrilled that he's continuing to recover. Kudos to the Sands for their contribution to the sport I love.

Thank you!

 

[Judy]

That is awesome news! Wishing him a really good recovery!

 

[Karen-W]

Guess who was at the rink today!

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[Sylvia]

For those who can't view Instagram stories, I made a screenshot:

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[Sylvia]

From Jenni:

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[Sylvia]

Todd Sand is bringing his older son Jack to start college with Jenni - Jenni posted this today: "Todd suffered a Hypoxic brain injury on March 2nd. He has several areas of damage to his brain. I’ve never shared this publicly, but I want our story to inspire other families."

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[love skating]

Article from yesterday's LA Times on Todd and Jenni:
https://www.latimes.com/sports/olym...d-sand-figure-skating-jenni-meno-heart-attack

Unfortunately it might be behind a paywall.

Best wishes and prayers to them both!

 

[Allskate]

Article from yesterday's LA Times on Todd and Jenni:
https://www.latimes.com/sports/olym...d-sand-figure-skating-jenni-meno-heart-attack

Unfortunately it might be behind a paywall.

It is behind a paywall.

Anybody got a brief summary? How is Todd doing?

 

[Aussie Willy]

I hadn't read this thread for a while but I wasn't aware he suffered a brain injury as a result of the heart attack.

 

[Debbie S]

It is behind a paywall.

If you click through a second time, it might work. It did for me.

Summary: Todd is doing well. During his cardiac arrest, his brain was deprived of oxygen for an hour so he suffered some damage. Has been doing rehab. Currently some mobility issues (but improving) and short-term memory loss. Not coaching right now but they are hopeful he could resume someday.

 

[ice coverage]

Article from yesterday's LA Times on Todd and Jenni:
https://www.latimes.com/sports/olym...d-sand-figure-skating-jenni-meno-heart-attack

Unfortunately it might be behind a paywall.

Best wishes and prayers to them both!

The same article is accessible on Yahoo (no paywall), which says, "This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times."

Elliott: Todd Sand's deep connection to figure skating remains strong after heart attack

Former Olympic figure skater Todd Sand nearly died after suffering a heart attack. His wife and skating partner says he is making progress in his recovery.

sports.yahoo.com

(Dec 4)​

 

[love skating]

The same article is accessible on Yahoo (no paywall), which says, "This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times."

Elliott: Todd Sand's deep connection to figure skating remains strong after heart attack

Former Olympic figure skater Todd Sand nearly died after suffering a heart attack. His wife and skating partner says he is making progress in his recovery.

sports.yahoo.com

(Dec 4)​

Thank you for finding that!

 

[skatfan]

The same article is accessible on Yahoo (no paywall), which says, "This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times."

Elliott: Todd Sand's deep connection to figure skating remains strong after heart attack

Former Olympic figure skater Todd Sand nearly died after suffering a heart attack. His wife and skating partner says he is making progress in his recovery.

sports.yahoo.com

(Dec 4)​

Thank you for finding it. What a remarkable recovery he has had!

 

[HeatherC]

Todd is a living, breathing, walking miracle and I still get teary just thinking about how far he has come in his recovery (especially since a lovely man at my church had a similar cardiac experience but ended up passing away from complications earlier this fall). So happy for him, Jenni, and their boys that they still have each other and have adapted their lives to make sure Todd is okay and safe. Thanks for posting this article.

 

[Carina]

I hadn't read this thread for a while but I wasn't aware he suffered a brain injury as a result of the heart attack.

That’s pretty common with cardiac arrests, and he had a long rescue time. Most people don’t make that time at all.

 

[Kasey]

We have a younger (late 40s) lady right now in our ICU who had much less oxygen-deprived time who suffered severe anoxic brain injury and is in a persistent vegetative state and will remain on a ventilator for the rest of her life. Todd is extremely fortunate!

 

[icefan13]

I’m sad for this situation and that Jenni doesn’t fully have Todd mentally anymore, but I know they realize it’s miraculous that he is still here at all and doing so well. His long-term memory and retained knowledge of the technical side of skating is encouraging though! Maybe she has in mind that he could come back and focus on that side of things as a part of their coaching team at some point.