Silver Spring middle schooler struck in head during PE by thrown ‘metal object,’ suffers brain injury
The mother of a Montgomery County Public Schools middle schooler says her son suffered brain injuries after being struck by a thrown “metal object” during gym class last Wednesday.
Emily Diaz, who said her son’s name is Lenny, established a GoFundMe campaign, which has raised more than $30,000 as of Monday morning.
The boy was hit in the head “by what was described as a metal object thrown by another student,” according to an email sent to the Odessa Shannon Middle School community from Natasha Booms, principal of the school. The school is located on Monticello Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Diaz shared that her son’s injury “was an open skull injury and the bone fragments went into his brain.” She added, “He’s currently in PICU and on a breathing tube to help him breathe and recover.”
“Our thoughts and hearts are with the student and their family, and we are staying in contact to offer support and receive updates on their condition,” wrote Principal Booms. “Our staff will continue to reinforce expectations for safety and appropriate behavior, and additional supports are available for students or staff who may need to talk about what happened.”
Diaz described her son as “a very smart, loving, adventurous young boy,” but expressed uncertainty about his recovery. “We are unsure of how he will be after recovery, but the possibilities of him being impaired are there,” she said, referring to potential challenges with speech, mobility, and memory.
To support Lenny and stay updated on this story, you can visit the GoFundMe campaign page.
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