Mayville State player recovers after critical brain injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Mayville State football player Matt Donovan, injured in a September homecoming game, spent 16 hours breathing independently off a ventilator.

Mayville State football player Matt Donovan suffered a critical brain bleed after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in the third quarter of a homecoming game against Simpson University on 19 September. He was immediately life-flighted to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, where he underwent emergency surgery including a craniotomy. Donovan was placed in a medically induced coma following the operation.

He was transferred last week to a rehabilitation facility in Lincoln. In a Sunday update, his family reported a significant milestone: Donovan spent 16 hours breathing on his own off a ventilator over the weekend. His family also said he was taken to church Sunday for the first time since his injury, and briefly spent time outside, where he squeezed a family member's hand when asked if he wanted to go.

His family has asked for prayers for wakefulness, awareness and continued healing.

How it is being reported

• Mayville State player hurt in homecoming game reaches new milestone in recoveryMatt Donovan spent 16 hours breathing on his own off a ventilator this weekend.Kfyrtv · 26 Oct, 16:05
• Mayville State player hurt in homecoming game reaches new milestone in recoveryMatt Donovan spent 16 hours breathing on his own off a ventilator this weekend.Valleynewslive · 26 Oct, 16:05

In this story: Matt Donovan · Mayville State · Simpson University · Lincoln · Sanford Medical Center · Fargo

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