Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Miracle on Abbott and Southwestern Drive

An update that I am overjoyed to share: Bills TE Kevin Everett Can Stand On His Own

In a scant five weeks, Everett went from the most grim of prognoses by the attending physicians to becoming ambulatory by himself.


Shit like this reinforces my faith in humanity. Those were people, trained and highly skilled, who saved that man's life. Who applied the body-cooling treatment as soon as he was injured that most likely saved his spine and will lead to him being able to walk again. Said treatment was developed, of course, through the Miami Project, a non-profit organization devoting to reversing paralysis and started by a former NFL linebacker who's son was paralyzed in a college football game in 1985. And who, among NFL owners, is the biggest contributor to the Miami Project, who has donated millions to this cause?


Ralph C. Wilson, Jr, owner of the Buffalo Bills


That circle of life is a humdinger, ain't it?

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