{
  "id": 9795328,
  "title": "Donovan's GoFundMe account tops $100k as K-M grad takes 'small steps' in recovery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/donovans-gofundme-account-tops-100k-as-k-m-grad-takes-small-steps-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T17:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/donovans-gofundme-account-tops-100k-171700805.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FARGO, N.D. — Former Kasson-Mantorville multi-sport athlete Matt Donovan is progressing in his recovery from a severe head and brain injury sustained during a college football game, according to family updates shared on social media. The 2022 Kasson-Mantorville High School graduate, who was life-flighted to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo following an incident at Jerome Berg Field in Mayville, N.D., on May 26, 2023, has undergone a two-hour surgery to remove nearly half of his skull to alleviate swelling and pressure on his brain. Since then, his parents, Terry and Tina Donovan, have shared updates on social media, expressing encouragement as Matt has made small but significant strides. On Thursday, Terry reported that Matt had moved his head from side to side and attempted to lift it off the pillow, marking a positive development in his unconscious state. The 5-foot-10, 176-pound Donovan, a redshirt junior quarterback for Mayville State University Comets, has been surrounded by his family, including his parents, sister Ashley, and brothers Riley and AJ, who are all deeply involved in his care and recovery. The family has set up a GoFundMe page, which has surpassed $103,000 in contributions, and the Mayville State University Bookstore has created a fundraiser for the Donovans, featuring white T-shirts with Donovan's number 3 and last name. Doctors have stated that the next steps involve getting Donovan to respond to small requests, such as squeezing a hand, and breathing on his own. The family remains hopeful, emphasizing the importance of continued prayers and support.",
  "summary": "Sep. 25—FARGO, N.D. — Former Kasson-Mantorville multi-sport star Matt Donovan is taking small steps forward in his recovery from a severe head and brain injury suffered a week ago during a college football game, his family said on social media this week. Donovan suffered the injury when he was tackled during a game at Jerome Berg Field in Mayville, N.D., last Saturday against Simpson ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Matt Donovan, former Kasson-Mantorville athlete, recovers from severe head injury.",
    "GoFundMe account surpasses $100,000 in contributions for Donovan's recovery.",
    "Family and university create fundraisers, emphasizing support and prayers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}