Injured Burnsville Girl's Prognosis Good, 'Blue Day' Shows Support

Across the state, Wednesday " with people wearing the color to support Jenna Privette, a Burnsville girl who  on Jan. 7.

And in midst of the waves of support, Jenna's's family and her high school have issued a joint statement that offers hope for her continued recovery.

Penny Rich-Privette, Jenna's mother, says in the statement that "doctors are describing her injury as somewhat like a concussion to her spine."

The news backs up previous report the family gave suggesting Jenna's spinal cord is not severed.

The statement also says Jenna has begun physical therapy sessions.

Meanwhile, two large posters with messages for Jenna from her classmates, friends, and staff of St. Croix Lutheran are hanging on the walls at school, according to the statement, and many class periods continue to start with special prayers for Jenna and her family.

Jake Privette, Jenna's brother, wrote on a Facebook page dedicated to supporting her recovery, that she's in good spirits, despite also dealing with an infection at the site of her IV tube.

"I know she feels blessed ... it's because of people such as yourselves that she keeps her chin up and keeps fighting," he wrote.

He also wrote that Jenna still can't move her legs, but has feeling and movement in her arms, though, recovery has stalled in recent days. Her Facebook page has more than 1,700 followers.

Jenna's injury hasn't garnered the same kind of , a Benilde-St. Margaret’s sophomore who was paralyzed during a game on Dec. 30, but Jenna's mother encouraged people to keep him in their prayers as well.

"I met Jab's and his family," Penny wrote on the wall of Jenna's Facebook group. "A very sweet young man and a wonderful family. Please remember to keep them in your prayers."

Want to help?

Beginning tomorrow a special bracelet with the message “Jenna #23; In our hearts” will be for sale for $5 each with proceeds to help with Jenna’s medical expenses.

In addition, an account has been set up and donations can be sent to “Jenna Privette Fund” at the Anchor Bank, located at 66 East Thompson, West St Paul, MN, 55118. Donations can be dropped off at any Anchor Bank location or at St Croix Lutheran High School.