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On Wednesday, Aug. 2, 16-year-old Gavin Kamoschinski dove into Okanagan Lake off a dock at Hobson Beach and broke his neck in the process. His brother was there with him and witnessed it happen.

Gavin was rushed to Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) where it was discovered he broke his C5, C6, and C7 vertebrae. After that, he was flown to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) where he underwent a five-hour emergency surgery to stabilize his neck and fuse his vertebrae.

Right now, the family doesn91裸聊视频檛 know how long Gavin91裸聊视频檚 recovery will be. For the time being, he91裸聊视频檚 at VGH and is continuing to be sedated to keep his heart rate up to maximize his healing spinal cord. He also currently has no movement in his arms or legs.

91裸聊视频淗e needs a miracle. And we are believing this for him,91裸聊视频� the family says on their GoFundMe page.

A local football player with a bright future, Gavin91裸聊视频檚 athletic career is on hold for the time being.

The family has a goal of $100,000 on their to help with Gavin91裸聊视频檚 recovery as well the parents, who own a small business in town and will be spending most of, if not, all their time down in Vancouver with Gavin as he recovers.

The Kamoschinskis have received more than $56,000 so far on their GoFundMe.

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jordy.cunningham@kelownacapnews.com
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