Derek Alves Calaveras High Football Broken Neck

Hi, my name is Autumn Fox and I am fundraising for the Alves family: Frank Alves (father), Tammy Miles (step-mother), and children MeKynzie, Derek, Dusty, and Kayla. On Friday, September 29th, 2023, 14 year old Derek Alves was playing in a JV high school football game (Calaveras High vs Summerville High @ Summerville) when he collapsed on the sidelines after a play. He was immediately medi-flighted to UC Davis Children's Hospital and diagnosed with a broken neck. He was extremely fortunate to have not lost any sensation or movement in his arms and legs, and did not require surgery. -Many prayers were answered that night as this scenario could have turned out so much worse. Derek will be in a neck brace for the next 12 weeks, and he will definitely have a long road of healing and followup care ahead of him. Sadly, Derek will never be able to play football again. This family is extremely humble and would never ask for financial help. Their family will have a lot of bills rolling in over the next couple months from doctors, hospitals, medi-flight, etc., and also time off work over the next three months to care for their son. There is also the future unknown medical bills and travel expenses for followup care. As a mother of a football player myself, I can honestly say that this is every parents worst nightmare. When we are out in the stands, high school against high school, we are rooting for our own team, but when a child gets hurt we are ALL one big family! I am asking for all of us, no matter what sport your child plays, let's pull together and support this family in their time of need. This is the first time I have ever set up a Go Fund Me, but I can't think of a more worthy cause right now than this young man. He has his whole life ahead of him and I am so thankful that he is not paralyzed and still has the opportunity to go live it!!! Let's help this family get their son well and get back to livin' life!!! If you cannot donate monetarily, that is okay, please say a prayer for them. If you can donate monetarily that would be greatly appreciated, please still say a prayer for them. Thank you all and God Bless!