High School Football Player, 15, Declared Brain Dead Hours After Collapsing During Gym Class
Levi Curry went into cardiac arrest during a P.E. class, according to a GoFundMe created to raise funds for his funeral expenses
Levi Curry, a 15-year-old high school football player, tragically passed away on November 6th after collapsing and suffering cardiac arrest during a gym class at Eagle River High School in Anchorage, Alaska. Just hours later, he was declared brain dead, according to a GoFundMe page created to raise funds for his funeral expenses.
Levi's parents, Mary and James Curry, had informed Alaska's News Source that he had a pre-existing heart condition that was carefully managed by a pediatric cardiologist. Prior to his sudden collapse, Levi had been a standout defensive football player in the state, living a normal life and enjoying the support of his family, friends, and teammates.
His funeral, which drew nearly 500 attendees, was marked by a powerful "honor walk" at the hospital and the outpour of love and support from the community. Levi's teammates and coach expressed their grief and emphasized the importance of standing together in times of adversity, reflecting on the deep impact Levi had on their lives and the broader Wolves family.
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