ABOUT: "The Miracle Patient"
The term "Miracle Patient" was born through the journey of Erin's recovery after being hit head-on by a wrong-way drunk driver in 2014, and her relationship with her neurosurgeon, who helped save her life.
Peeing Is Overrated: The Untold Story of the 'Miracle Patient' is the name of the documentary that explores Erin's journey after the crash— who according to the first responders, nurses and doctors— defied the odds. She and her family were told by hospital staff that they weren't sure she would survive or walk again.
Through powerful storytelling and emotional interviews, the film highlights the resiliency of the human spirit, bolstered by Erin's strong faith in God, and the positive impact of medical innovation. The film also advocates against the devastating consequences of drunk driving by giving viewers an up close and personal look into Erin's life after her horrific crash. Viewers are taken on a journey that showcases the dedication of healthcare professionals and the strength of family and inner circle support. This documentary serves as a testament to hope and the miracles that can happen in the face of adversity.
THE STORY
This story begins with a prayer. At the beginning of 2014, Erin Rollins, a single, 29-year-old recent grad school graduate, reads Francis Chan’s book Crazy Love and is left pondering the question, “When was the last time you got on your knees and begged God for someone’s soul?” Feeling inspired, Erin prays. She realizes she wants more out of life than the “American Dream.” Above all, she wants her life to make an impact. She wants to help others and leave a legacy behind. Erin prays a series of prayers, never realizing how the answers to her prayers will change her entire life.
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After seven months of asking God, “What is it going to take for [these] things to happen,” she hears God say, “Erin, something tragic is going to happen and it’s going to happen to you.” A bit taken aback, but knowing she needs to surrender, Erin looks to the sky and makes one request: “God do whatever you have to do, just do NOT take my life.”
"When was the last time you got on your knees and begged God for someone's soul?" - Francis Chan
THE CRASH
On November 9th, 2014, while driving home from a movie with a friend, Erin is hit head-on by a drunk driver traveling the WRONG WAY down the expressway. She is immediately paralyzed from the waist down and sustains other life-threatening injuries. Erin spends months recovering in the hospital, and years chasing as much recovery as possible, all the while facing her own mortality through other close calls with death.
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Today, despite going through all these trials, she is here to tell her story.
