Life-changing moment led inventor to revolutionize MRI safety

By Gail Newbold

Brandon Johnson will never forget the fear on the face of the patient transported into the MRI department one night with a delicate spinal cord injury. He and other medical staff gathered around the older woman to cautiously hoist her onto the table and place pillows and sponges under her for the required position for the scan. Stakes were high due to her limited mobility and the risk of causing further damage.

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• Rivian Ride & Drive

  May 7-9

  Fountain Square Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

• The Great American Game Night: Honoring 250 Years of Play

  Friday, May 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m., FREE

  Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

• West Bountiful Arts Council Concert: Von Hill

  Friday, May 8, 7 p.m.

  West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 West

• Guided Bird Walk

  Saturday, May 9, 9-10:30 a.m.

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

• Gibson Heritage Mother's Day Boutique

  Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  Gibson Heritage Boutique, 1235 N. 325 East, Bountiful

• Container Gardening

  Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.

  WERC Bldg. 2837 East Highway 193, Layton

• Horse Powered Reading (Ages 5-7)

  Saturday, May 9, 9:30 a.m., $28

  Davis Agricultural Heritage Center, 788 S. 50 West, Kaysville

• Antelope Island Star Party

  Saturday, May 9, 6-9 p.m., FREE (Park fees apply)

  White Rock Bay, Antelope Island State Park

• Is Humanity Reaching a Tipping Point?

  Sunday, May 10, 3:30 p.m., FREE

  Harmons Grocery-Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington