Mayville State QB Matt Donovan opens eyes during family visits

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 21:01 · Archive

Mayville State quarterback Matt Donovan had his eyes open for extended periods while interacting with family on Saturday.

Mayville State quarterback Matt Donovan had his eyes open for extended periods on Saturday, October 17 while interacting with family, according to his father Terry Donovan. The day began with about 40 minutes of Terry talking to Matt with his eyes open, and ended with Terry, Tina and AJ talking to him with his eyes open for about 45 minutes.

Terry Donovan reported that Matt is not yet fully awake but was able to look into their eyes when asked. When shown photos, including one of his own father, Matt appeared to have a slight grin, though Terry could not confirm whether Matt recognized the image. Matt had a similar reaction when looking at Tina.

The family received visits from Byron football coach Ben Halder, who brought a book called 'Pounding the Stone' which they read to Matt, as well as friends Aaron and Paige Richards and Tomi Swanson. Terry Donovan said the family believes Matt is 'starting to awaken' and asked for continued prayers for his awareness and bravery. The family remains on track for a planned transfer to Madonna rehabilitation facility on Monday, October 19.

Donovan sustained a traumatic brain injury during a September 19 game against Simpson University and was airlifted to Fargo, where he underwent emergency brain surgery and was placed in a medically induced coma.

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• Mayville State QB Matt Donovan opens eyes, tracks family during visitsMayville State quarterback Matt Donovan had his eyes open for extended periods Saturday, Oct. 17 while interacting with family, according to a Facebook post from his father, Terry Donovan.Kfyrtv · 18 Oct, 20:26
• Mayville State QB Matt Donovan opens eyes, tracks family during visitsMayville State quarterback Matt Donovan had his eyes open for extended periods Saturday, Oct. 17 while interacting with family, according to a Facebook post from his father, Terry Donovan.Valleynewslive · 18 Oct, 19:36

In this story: Matt Donovan · Terry Donovan · Mayville State · Simpson University · Fargo · Madonna

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