16-year-old girl dies at cheer camp after coach discovers her unresponsive – her final post: ‘His plan, not mine.’
A Tragic Loss: Texas High School Student Dies at Cheer Camp
A heartbreaking incident occurred at a cheer camp in College Station, Texas, where a 16-year-old student, Callie Marie Mitchell, tragically lost her life due to a medical complication. According to KHOU-TV, Mitchell was found unresponsive in her bed at the camp and was later pronounced dead on August 1.
Mitchell’s mother, Michelle Donahue, recalled the moment she realized something was wrong. The coach called and asked, “Hey, does Callie have a problem waking up in the morning?” Donahue replied, “No, never.”
The coach immediately performed CPR on Mitchell until she was airlifted to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Donahue expressed her gratitude towards the coach, saying, “If it wasn’t for [Coach] Eberly, we would have never had the chance to say goodbye.”
Scott Donahue, Mitchell’s father, believes that his daughter suffered cardiac arrest due to Long QT syndrome, a heart signaling disorder described by the Mayo Clinic as a condition that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats, fainting, and seizures.
In light of this tragic event, Mitchell’s parents issued a warning to all parents, urging them to include an electrocardiogram (EKG) in their children’s annual physicals. An EKG can help detect underlying heart conditions that may otherwise go unnoticed.
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Described as a compassionate and devoted individual, Mitchell had a strong connection to her faith. She attended St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Houston and found solace in her beliefs. Her obituary highlighted her unwavering devotion and her habit of making wishes at 11:11 a.m., believing in the magic of the moment.
Despite the tragedy, Mitchell’s parents want her to be remembered for her unwavering faith. They shared her last social media post, which read, “His plan, over mine.” Michelle Donahue emphasized that above all, Mitchell would want others to have faith in God and know that they are redeemed.
This devastating incident serves as a reminder to prioritize the health and well-being of our children. Let us honor Callie Marie Mitchell’s memory by taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of our loved ones.
Source: The Western Journal
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