"From Last Rites to Giving Back" 2005-2022
'Adam's Story - Miracles Happen'
A Journey toThe PGA
Adam Weckerly's story is one of a 2005 miracle, blessed by a 'Gift of Life' from the near death episode of viral encephalitis ravaging his body at age 15. Adam was declared so brain impaired, his doctors told his parents to let him go. However, a "Miracle Happened" and continues. Adam is now an Assistant Professional working on his game, and desires to pursue his path to the PGA Tour, while giving back through inspirational gift giving and foundation work.
Adam Weckerly "Miracles Happen"
157 Buena Vista Dr. Dekalb, Illinois contact: Randy@liveecostyle.com
"Bio" - Adam Weckerly was born with athletic gifts, good parents and a loving family. Gifted in track, he went down state in both
discus and 400 meter events in 2004. Adam has always been known as one of the kindest hearts and good spirits all of his life. 15 months after going down state, he contracted Viral Encephalitis on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, 2005. That morning, he played two games of basketball during that day; and that evening had a grand mall seizure in his father's arms, nearly dieing. The Monday following, he was given Last Rites and the next Thursday his father was told to "Turn him Off and Let Him Go" as the doctors determined he was gone, brain dead. Upon entering his room to talk with his nurse and giving her the news, she said, "Miracles Happen". Adam's dad, being a man of faith, and against his doctors' wishes, was convinced the nurse was angel delivered by God, prayed, "Lord, I have never asked for anything, but if you give me my son back, I will pay it forward.' A "Miracle Happened"! Three weeks later, Adam awoke 35 pounds lighter, and said "Hi" to Mom and Dad. That miracle continues today, with Adam not only returning to basketball in Fall of 2006 with his high-school team; today, he possesses the unique elite skills in golf to aspire to the highest levels. Paying back along the path to come, today, Adam desires to work hard to attain his PGA goal, while "Giving Back" to the under-served and others for his Gift of Life.
"Skills" - Possessing a Plus Handicap is one thing. Possessing a supportive family, coming from golfing roots, highest level of golf
training since age 10, a short game that's a gift; and a body recovered from his 134 weight in 2005, Adam is ready to fulfill his dreams of getting to the tour. Adam's father has taught golf for over fifty five years and Adam fully understands the game and skills needed. Golf Skills: Driver: 300+, 3wd 265, 3h 245,4h 230, 5i 220, 6i 210, 7i 190, 8i 175, 9i 155, pw140, aw 125, sw 115, sw2 105
"Strengths" - Trained to be impervious to stress and crowds through hard work, "Digging it out of the Dirt" and "Tiger Focused Skills
Training" . Adam's Plus Strengths: Driver is his weapon, as he hits over 75% of fairways: Short Game acquired from youth spent on his father's driving range, hitting thousands of balls. Putting skills are superior and above average from years of training on the greens late into the evenings with his dad, who is known for his short game and putting instruction of the decades.
"Main Strength": Mental Toughness sought by professionals through training, Adam has innate mental toughness from his life episode, while knowing his mission to Give Back is a miracle to be unfolded.
"Adam's Golf Team in Place"
Instructors: Randy Weckerly, Father and Lifelong Full Swing, short game, putting and Strategy Coach, Dekalb, Illinois. Mike Calbot "The Golf Doctor", Bonita Springs FL "Golf Coach to the Very Best on Tour" A.J. McAdam - Mental Coach, ScorZone Golf Academy, Bergen, New York,NY Dina Garcia,RDN - Nutrition and Diet, Miami, FL
"Notes"
• Adam has fully recovered from his health experience, and currently works full time as an Assistant Golf Professional at Kishwaukee Country Club, DeKalb, Illinois • Adam is prepared to go forward on all levels of training, competition, and life experiences needed to ascend to the highest levels of professional golf. • Due to the magnitude and miracle of Adam's Story, his family's movie and book rights are held by his family; there are indications a movie is in the works in the coming months. Bottom Line: Adam desires to find world class partnerships that can assist in helping tell this story, invest in his skills development, while finding and funding the assets to begin his giving back" while making new "Miracles Happen".