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High School Athlete Dies After Gym Class Collapse
15 Nov
Summary
- A 15-year-old student suffered cardiac arrest during gym.
- He was declared brain dead later the same day.
- His family chose organ donation after his death.
A promising 15-year-old athlete, Levi Curry, tragically passed away after experiencing a sudden medical emergency during a gym class at Eagle River High School. Levi collapsed on November 6th due to cardiac arrest. Despite a prior surgery to address a known heart condition managed by a pediatric cardiologist, the event proved fatal.
Later on November 6th, Levi was declared brain dead. His family faced the heartbreaking decision to proceed with organ donation, honoring his life. He passed away on November 7th, leaving a profound impact on his community.
Levi was remembered as a rising defensive star on the school's football team. His funeral saw an outpouring of grief, with nearly 500 people gathering to pay their respects to the young student.
