Report: Kevin Everett Has Voluntary Movement in His Arms and Legs
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Some incredible news being reported by a Buffalo television station today. WIVB-TV reported that injured Buffalo Bills TE Kevin Everett had voluntary movement in his arms and legs today. And the MRI scan taken after his surgery showed only a small amount of swelling in his spinal cord. These are both positive signs and this is a dramatic improvement over the prognosis given just yesterday at a Buffalo Bills news conference. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Cappuccino said yesterday that Kevin suffered a “catastrophic” and life-threatening spinal-cord injury in Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. He said Kevin’s chances of regaining a full range of body motion were not very likely. But tonight, Dr. Cappuccino was much more optimistic saying, in-part, “We may be witnessing a minor miracle.” No miracles are minor. Please continue to keep Kevin in your prayers.
Kevin’s mom, Patricia Dugas, asked the Bills’ media relations department to release the following statement:
Tags: Buffalo Bills, Kevin Everett, NFL“On behalf of my son and our entire family I want to thank the fans and everyone for their prayers, warm wishes and general thoughts about Kevin. I especially want to thank the hospital staff and the Bills organization for their tremendous support during this difficult and challenging time. I would ask for everyone to continue to keep Kevin in their prayers.”
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7 opinions for Report: Kevin Everett Has Voluntary Movement in His Arms and Legs
CMSgt(ret) Leroy Jones
Sep 12, 2007 at 7:50 am
I am an Everett by blood from Beaumont, Texas, now living in the DC metro area of Alexandria, VA. I’m sure his roots and mine are of the same…Grand or Great Grand Parents (both Everetts). I will follow Kevins’ update daily and wish his family all the best. God is trying to tell the world He is still working miracles ALL THE TIME!!!
Kelly
Sep 12, 2007 at 8:59 am
That is awesome news!
ashley(a.c.)
Sep 27, 2007 at 8:24 am
i have know kevin since high school and have had a chance first hand to experience what a nice person he is.I will continue to keep him in my prayers and wish him the best!!!!!!! He knows who this is :)
ashley(a.c.)
Sep 27, 2007 at 8:27 am
keep up the good work and progress!!!!!!!!!!
Ray Warren
Sep 28, 2007 at 6:59 am
My thoughts are with you, Kevin. May God continue to bless!
Missy
Sep 28, 2007 at 7:03 pm
hey KE just want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and i am glad to know that you are getting better as the days go by.. LOVE YA
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