More improvement for Everett
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by Silencer76
As seen on my regular site... Juuust a Bit Outside :
Kevin Everett continues to progress in his rehabilitation from a catastrophic cervical spine injury sustained last Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium against the Broncos.
Everett watched part of the Buffalo 26-3 defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday from his hospital room at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital in Buffalo.
Bills doctor John Marzo reported on Everett's status Monday after Bills orthopedic surgeon Andrew Cappuccino conducted a thorough examination Sunday evening on Everett.
"Kevin Everett remains medically stable in the intensive care unit, and continues to make daily improvement in his neurological status," Bills doctor John Marzo said Monday in a statement released by the team.
Everett has improved markedly in recent days. It was said today that he has now shown movement in both hands and has greater strength in his leg muscles.
"Kevin demonstrated increased strength in the muscles of his legs," Marzo said. "In addition, he was able to show some movement in both hands."
It has also been said that Everett's doctors are now beginning to focus on rehabilitation for his neurological and muscular systems, which will take some time.
In a show of support from the Buffalo Bills fans, several fans have designed shirts to show their dedication to the club and their fallen tight end. One of them is showcased at http://www.cafepress.com/ke85 and was designed by Mike Galati after the conversation of showing solidarity and support for Everett at the Bills Monday night game against Dallas in early October.
Galati is selling the shirts at cost plus a two dollar donation to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (http://www.christopherreeve.org). The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.
The Bills have released their own official shirt that they wore under their jerseys yesterday and can be found at http://www.buffalobillsproshop.com/main_detail.cfm?nProductID=13710&sAuxTitle=Exclusive%20Kevin%20Everett%20Tee as well.
I urge any and all fans, not just of the Bills, but of the NFL in general, to look at both of these and think about shelling out for one. It goes for a good cause, and shows a lot of support for this individual. I know that I plan on getting a pair in the near future, one each for myself and my wife.
Thanks to all for keeping Everett in their thoughts and prayers.
