$33K Raised For Family Of St. Charles North Football Player

ST. CHARLES, IL — More than $33,000 has been raised to help the family of a St. Charles North High School sophomore who suffered a severe brain injury during a football game earlier this month. A GoFundMe was set up boy Sean Peters, Aidan Carlson's uncle, after the football player was seriously injured and airlifted to Lutheran General.

"At this time I’m hoping we can begin to start raising funds for him and his family," wrote Peters on the GoFundMe page. "I’m hoping we can help them so they can focus on Aidan’s recovery , and not the many other concerns that are bound to come eventually."

Aidan was initially in a coma, which he came out of days after the football game. He's undergoing many different procedures and as of last week, remained hospitalized. He is now receiving inpatient recovery and has started walking again, according to the GoFundMe.

"There will be many hurdles in his rehab but I know he will face these challenges with the same determination he showed on the football field,"Peters wrote. "Thanks to everyone who has kept him in their prayers and continued to support our family through your donations and generosity."

Carlson was "so proud to wear no. 19 for the North Stars." "He loves his school and team," Sean wrote.

As of Wednesday morning, $33,000 had been raised for Aidan and his family, far surpassing a goal of $10,000 set for the online fundraiser.

Donations can be made on the GoFundMe site

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