Girl, 14, Is Stable After Being Hit By A Car Walking To Football Practice: Report

PAULDING COUNTY, GA — A 14-year-old North Paulding High School student is showing signs of improvement after being hit by a car last week while leaving school, the girl's mother told WSB-TV.

Shanna Thomas told WSB-TV that her daughter, Kendall, is now stable. The football player was hit by a car last Tuesday while walking to practice from school — and her 11-year-old brother saw the whole thing, as well as other students, WSB-TV reported.

"The students on the other side were yelling, 'No, Kendall.' But by the time they yelled no and she stopped, it was too late," Shanna Thomas told the news outlet.

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Kendall suffered a brain injury and had two surgeries. Her mom is asking for prayers or a moment of silence for 43 seconds — Kendall's football jersey number — at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, which was the time Kendall was hit exactly one week ago.

Additionally, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Kendall's medical expenses. A total of $64,634 have been raised as of 1 p.m. Tuesday out of a $100,000 goal.

There's also a virtual prayer vigil for Kendall and the Thomas family, set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. Details are available on the GoFundMe page.

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