Hixon Trust Fund Established

[72bull]

Trust fund started for injured Hixon

By MIKE ORGAN

Staff Writer

While Tennessee Tech football player Drew Hixon continues a steady recovery after suffering a hit in a game that left him in a coma, a trust fund has been established to help cover his medical costs.

Hixon, a wide receiver, suffered a serious brain injury in the collision that took place during a game on Sept. 11 at South Florida. He came out of a medically induced coma earlier this month and is undergoing therapy at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit of the Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center.

''Drew is making progress daily,'' Tennessee Tech athletic trainer David Green said. ''He is now talking, eating and participating in an intensive rehab therapy program that includes not only physical, occupational and speech therapy, but also aquatics therapy and therapeutic recreation.''

Hixon's father, Stan said, cards and letters of support continue to pour in from Tech fans.

''We're happy with the progress that he's made, but he still has a long way to go,'' Stan Hixon said. ''Our family is so thankful and appreciative for all of the support that people have given Drew.''

Donations for the trust fund can be sent to: The Kenneth Drew Hixon Trust Fund, Bank of America, 8300 Greensboro, Suite 500, McLean, Va. 22102.

[Bully]

More info on Hixon from Tribune. Sounds like he's doing much better

http://bulls.tbo.com/bulls/MGB8F09U21E.html

Tennessee Tech Player Making Steady Progress

By BRETT McMURPHY bmcmurphy@tampatrib.com

Published: Nov 3, 2004

TAMPA - Tennessee Tech wide receiver Drew Hixon, who was knocked unconscious and nearly died after a helmet- to-helmet injury against South Florida on Sept. 11, is flirting with danger again.

This time, his father doesn't mind.

``He drives his wheelchair too fast,'' Stan Hixon said jokingly.

Drew Hixon, who was in a coma for nearly a month, is talking and walking with the assistance of a walker. He continues to make steady progress and participates in three hours of rehabilitation a day at Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville, Va.

Drew repeatedly tells his parents, Stan and Rebecca, he wants to return to school. He even asks if he has any football eligibility remaining, Stan said. ``Right now he's speaking at about 80 percent of his normal self,'' said Stan Hixon, the Washington Redskins' wide receivers coach.

Stan said his son doesn't remember anything that happened in August and September.

``He knows he got hurt playing football, but he doesn't remember being in Tampa,'' Stan said.

Drew, who was at Tampa's St. Joseph's Hospital until Oct. 5, lost 25 pounds since the injury, but has regained 7 pounds.

``He still has a long ways to go, but he's come miles and miles,'' Stan Hixon said.

In addition to the brain bruise he suffered against USF, Hixon suffered a deep thigh bruise that was undetected for several weeks and hampered his walking.

Stan Hixon said the doctors told him Drew could return home in four to six weeks.

``With Drew, I wouldn't be surprised if it's four weeks,'' Stan said. ``He's progressing so fast.''

A trust fund has been established to help the Hixons with medical expenses. Donations can be sent to: Kenneth Andrew Hixon, Bank of America, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102, Attn: Ron Moriarty.

Any additional funds will go toward a scholarship at Tennessee Tech in Drew Hixon's name, Stan Hixon said.

[Velcro]

Great news!  Much quicker recovery that I thought was possible.

[Guest AstroBull]

Glad he is doing well.  

[ChiTownBull]

;D

good to hear....

[usfbulls2004]

Keep it up Drew

[The Sheriff]

Why is Hixon responsible for medical expenses? This injury occured on the field of play. It should be the university's responsibility to pay for any injury damages. I'm miffed at this one. He was generating revenue for TT, yet they're not liable for any injuries? What gives here?

[TripleB]

Why is Hixon responsible for medical expenses? This injury occured on the field of play. It should be the university's responsibility to pay for any injury damages. I'm miffed at this one. He was generating revenue for TT, yet they're not liable for any injuries? What gives here?

**** good point! Maybe some expenses the family incured down here but I would think ALL the medical expenses should be covered ..........

[ChiTownBull]

do they sign a waiver?

[bullMD2005]

Great point.......maybe we can stick the tag on the Glazers since it happened at RJS!