Kevin Everett Update: - The Orange Mane

Sassy · 10-18-2007, 08:28 AM

Bills' Everett happy to be alive, determined to continue recovery
Bills' Everett happy to be alive, determined to continue recovery

October 17, 2007

HOUSTON (AP) -- Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett feels fortunate to be alive, and is determined to continue the significant progress he's already made in the five weeks since sustaining a severe spinal cord injury.

"I have shown significant progress in my recovery," Everett said Wednesday, in a statement released by Memorial Hermann/TIRR, where the player has spent the past three weeks in rehab. "But I am also fully aware that the recovery from this type of injury I have sustained is filled with many peaks and valleys.

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"While the road to recovery is long and hard, I am determined to fight through it each and every day."

The comments were Everett's first since he was hurt while making a tackle during Buffalo's season opener against Denver on Sept. 9. They came days after Everett was able to take a few first steps with the assistance of a walker, and had developed enough strength to use his feet to push himself around in a wheelchair.

Referring to those accomplishments as "great triumphs," Everett added: "I maintain a positive attitude and feel fortunate every day that I am alive and well."

Everett also thanked his family, friends, doctors and fans for their support, saying he was "deeply humbled."

Doctors described Everett's injury as life-threatening, and feared he would never walk again after he arrived at Buffalo's Millard Fillmore Hospital paralyzed from the neck down. The prognosis changed a few days later when Everett began showing voluntary movement first in his legs and then his hands.

Everett was transferred to Houston because doctors felt it was important for him to be close to his family and friends. The player makes his offseason home in Houston and grew up in nearby Port Arthur, Texas.

Crushaholic · 10-18-2007, 11:05 AM

Go Kevin Go!

Broncos123 · 10-18-2007, 11:52 AM

Good news. I am hoping for a full recovery.

Dandaman · 10-18-2007, 12:34 PM

That's awesome. Going from lucky to be a live to moving around in a wheelchair and walker. Keep it up Kevin!!

10-18-2007, 08:28 AM	#1
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Kevin Everett Update: Bills' Everett happy to be alive, determined to continue recovery Bills' Everett happy to be alive, determined to continue recovery October 17, 2007 HOUSTON (AP) -- Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett feels fortunate to be alive, and is determined to continue the significant progress he's already made in the five weeks since sustaining a severe spinal cord injury. "I have shown significant progress in my recovery," Everett said Wednesday, in a statement released by Memorial Hermann/TIRR, where the player has spent the past three weeks in rehab. "But I am also fully aware that the recovery from this type of injury I have sustained is filled with many peaks and valleys. ADVERTISEMENT "While the road to recovery is long and hard, I am determined to fight through it each and every day." The comments were Everett's first since he was hurt while making a tackle during Buffalo's season opener against Denver on Sept. 9. They came days after Everett was able to take a few first steps with the assistance of a walker, and had developed enough strength to use his feet to push himself around in a wheelchair. Referring to those accomplishments as "great triumphs," Everett added: "I maintain a positive attitude and feel fortunate every day that I am alive and well." Everett also thanked his family, friends, doctors and fans for their support, saying he was "deeply humbled." Doctors described Everett's injury as life-threatening, and feared he would never walk again after he arrived at Buffalo's Millard Fillmore Hospital paralyzed from the neck down. The prognosis changed a few days later when Everett began showing voluntary movement first in his legs and then his hands. Everett was transferred to Houston because doctors felt it was important for him to be close to his family and friends. The player makes his offseason home in Houston and grew up in nearby Port Arthur, Texas.

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10-18-2007, 11:05 AM	#2
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,039	Go Kevin Go!

10-18-2007, 11:52 AM	#3
Broncos123 Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 850	Good news. I am hoping for a full recovery.

10-18-2007, 12:34 PM	#4
Dandaman Solid Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OC, CA Posts: 244	That's awesome. Going from lucky to be a live to moving around in a wheelchair and walker. Keep it up Kevin!!