US EditionFreshman Paralyzed After Football Tackle
Mayson White, 15, underwent surgery after fracturing his C4 vertebra during a football game; he has limited arm movement but no movement in his legs, officials said.
- Fifteen-Year-Old freshman Mayson White fractured his C4 vertebra and became paralyzed during a Friday night football game between Tuscarawas Valley and Waynedale in Ohio.
- The injury occurred after a collision in the second quarter, leading to surgery at Akron Children's Hospital to relieve spinal pressure.
- Mayson has limited movement with his right arm and can shrug his shoulders, but lacks movement in his right hand and legs, and remains hospitalized.
- Superintendent Dr. Derek Varansky praised Mayson's strength and pledged prayer support while the school district offers counseling coverage to any affected students.
- Mayson's family started a GoFundMe for recovery expenses, and ongoing community and school support is expected during his extended hospital stay and therapy.
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Freshman paralyzed after football tackle
By Mercy Sackor Click here for updates on this story Ohio (WEWS) — A Tuscarawas Valley High School freshman football player was injured Friday after a tackle during a game, according to the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District. Mayson White was playing football at Waynedale in Wayne County and fractured his C4, putting pressure on his spine, Superintendent Dr. Derek Varansky said in a Facebook post. According to Varansky, Mayson’s family …
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Tusky Valley freshman paralyzed after football tackle
A Tuscarawas Valley High School freshman football player was injured Saturday after a tackle during a game, according to the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District.Mayson White was playing football at Waynedale in Wayne County and fractured his C4, putting pressure on his spine, Superintendent Dr. Derek Varansky said in a Facebook post.According to Varansky, Mayson's family confirmed he is paralyzed at this time, having some movement in his rig…
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