Inspirational Friends Brian and Jackson Visit the Ellen Show
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Together along with Drew Brees and Ellen DeGeneres, Brian and Jackson have inspired many when it comes to true friendships.
The pair had been a part of the Ellen Show in the past but finally made their way to the show together.
In October of 2015, Brian and Jackson brought DeGeneres and Ellen Show fans an exciting update on Brian's health after a devastating accident that left him paralyzed.
DeGeneres rolled a bit of footage to the backstory of their friendship and how Brian is redefining what is possible for someone in the position that he is in.
DeGeneres said she couldn't wait to have Brian and Jackson together in the studio and that day finally came. Brian is now off the ventilator for about two months now and said the trip getting there was awesome.
He said road-tripping in the desert was like being back to civilization again after living out of hospitals for so long.
Meanwhile, Jackson is working on his law degree and Brian was working from Goldman Sachs before his accident. The company is patiently waiting for him to return to the job.
They are planning to build a position around what Brian is able to do.
Brian also talked about his surprise visit from Drew Brees while he was in the hospital. So, naturally it was only right that DeGeneres had Brees come back to the show for yet another visit.
Brees came out to surprise the guys once again. Brees has started the offseason practice and is getting ready to do a couple of charitable events for the team.
DeGeneres thanked Bree for the part he played in Brian and Jackson's story. Brees said he has been inspired by Brian and Jackson and their friendship.
Brian set up a Go Fund Me page to help with the growing medical costs and they have raised over $195,000 for his bills. Shutterfly also gave Brian another check for $20,000 and Brees and his wife have matched the contribution as well.
You can check out the video of Brian and Jackson's visit to the Ellen Show below.