Articles - Athletics en-us http://www.thescizone.com/news N/A http://www.thescizone.com/news michael@thescizone.com 20 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1585/1/Surfer-girl-finds-out-how-fragile-life-really-is/Page-1.html Devyn Bisson, 15, suffers a spinal cord injury, gears up the courage to surf again.BEACH She doesn't remember the man's name or much more about him. Just that he approached her and asked for donations as she worked at Becker Surfboards.And how that changed everything. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1578/1/Show-support-for-Wheels-in-Motion/1.html A team of volunteers in Surrey is preparing to organize the sixth annual Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion, presented by Scotiabank and taking place on Sunday, June 8. The Surrey Event Committee, chaired by Stan Leyenhorst and Tara Cleave, is asking the local community to show their support by joining the local event committee. “Last year’s event was an unbelievable success and we want to build on that success this year by getting as many people involved as possible,” said Cleave. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1572/1/Former-Lion-now-roars-for-disabled/1.html At one time, Utley was a great Detroit Lions offensive lineman, until an NFL game on Nov. 17, 1991, against the Rams, when a hard hit caused a severe spinal cord injury. He became a wheelchair-using paraplegic.Now he heads the Mike Utley Foundation, which is working hard for a cure for spinal cord injuries by selectively funding promising research, rehabilitation, and education programs. "The Foundation started in 1992, just shortly after I got hurt," said 42-year-old Utley. "At the time, I wasn't able to transfer or feed myself, and didn't have feeling in my hands. I had to have someone run (the Foundation) for me." michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1566/1/Bills-Everett-has-minor-surgery-to-relieve-neck-pain/1.html Kevin Everett is recovering after having minor surgery this week to relieve pain in his neck, which was related to the severe spinal cord injury that nearly left the Buffalo Bills tight end paralyzed last September."He's doing OK," Eric Armstead said Wednesday. Armstead is an attorney and associate of Everett's agent, Brian Overstreet.The operation, performed at a Buffalo hospital, was initially scheduled for Tuesday, but pushed up to Monday, forcing Everett to cancel an appearance at a news conference. Everett was in town to announce a golf tournament and tailgate party scheduled for early July to benefit his newly established foundation to advance spinal cord injury research. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1551/1/Everetts-Recovery-Is-a-Blessing/1.html The black tuxedo was handsomely tailored, and the burgundy vest was a nice touch. The black shoes were polished perfectly, and the sunlight streaming in from a nearby window shone brightly off the diamonds in the watch on his left wrist. But none of that stood out about Kevin Everett on this evening. It was the walk. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1534/1/Mother-daughter-duo-beat-disability/1.html It's been an addiction since she tried it in New York City one year after the car accident.Melinda Baker, 39, of Bushnell, Fla., decided she didn't want to sit on the couch and do nothing, so she took up handcycling. After her first race, the New York City Marathon, she said she was hooked."I lost my leg at 35 and suffered a brain injury and an incomplete spinal cord injury," Baker said of the accident. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1490/1/Everett-Visits-the-Bills-as-Healing-Continues/1.html Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett took another step in an improbable recovery from a life-threatening spinal cord injury, walking around Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday in a new pair of Gucci boots.Everett was last seen in the stadium Sept. 9 during the Bills’ season opener, when he was carted off the field in an ambulance, paralyzed from the shoulders down.Before Sunday’s game against the Giants, Everett visited teammates who had not seen him in three months, since his initial confinement to a bed at Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in Buffalo. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1489/1/Everett-attends-Bills-game/1.html Buffalo TE returns to scene of Sept. spinal injuryTrent Edwards never cried before a pregame meal -- until Sunday, when he saw Kevin Everett walking his way."I was speechless, on the verge of tears. It was hard to say something to him," the rookie quarterback of the Buffalo Bills said. "He got out of his wheelchair and had a smile on his face. I remember the last time I saw him he was out here on the field with his head down getting in an ambulance, and we were all gathering around saying a prayer for him."Consider those prayers answered. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1488/1/Tuning-in-to-watch-a-miracle/1.html Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett, who suffered a spinal cord injury during a tackle in a game on September 9, may show up at his team's home game against the New York Giants this weekend. It will no doubt be an inspirational moment for everyone. You will remember Kevin originally arrived at the hospital paralyzed from the neck down. He received very quick surgery by the Bills' doctors, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Cappuccino and neurosurgeon Dr. Kevin Gibbons.The question many people may ask themselves is "Why did Mr. Everett recover when so many others don't?" Some will say his spinal cord injury wasn't as bad as originally thought. Others will say it had to do with a controversial therapy, known as hypothermia, where the body and spinal cord are chilled. Some will say it is a miracle. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1475/1/Titans-Hope-out-for-season-with-spinal-injury-not-expected-to-be-end-career/1.html Tennessee Titans safety Chris Hope is out for the season after tests confirmed a spinal cord injury will require rest and possibly surgery but is not expected to be career-ending. "After numerous studies and opinions, Chris Hope's season is over," coach Jeff Fisher said on Friday. "The doctors are not going to allow and don't feel it's safe for him to finish the season. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500