14-year-old Missouri boy suffers severe spinal injury during first high school football game

In Missouri, Ju’Lius Byers, a 14-year-old freshman, suffered a spinal injury during his first high school football game, resulting in partial paralysis. Following emergency surgeries for fractured vertebrae, he is now focused on rehabilitation. Despite the setback, Ju’Lius displays remarkable courage, supported by his family and a rallying community. A GoFundMe campaign aids his recovery and independence.

14-year-old Missouri boy suffers severe spinal injury during first high school football game
In Missouri, Ju’Lius Byers, a 14-year-old freshman, suffered a spinal injury during his first high school football game, resulting in partial paralysis. Following emergency surgeries for fractured vertebrae, he is now focused on rehabilitation. Despite the setback, Ju’Lius displays remarkable courage, supported by his family and a rallying community. A GoFundMe campaign aids his recovery and independence.