Danny Berger put the Utah State program through one of the most terrifying crises imaginable.
During a practice in early December, Berger’s heart-stopped. He got light-headed and passed out on the floor, where trainers first gave him CPR and then used an AED to shock his heart and bring him back to life.
Right there on the court at the Spectrum, Berger’s life was saved, in front of his teammates, his friends, his coaches.
Late last week, Berger wrote a heartfelt and touching letter to thank those that saved his life:
The good news is that Berger seems to be getting back to being healthy and that he should be able to live a long and prosperous life. He’s currently got a defibrillator in his chest, but he’s able to do some work on a stationary bike and said in the blog post that he’s able to do some jogging.
He also said that he plans on getting back out onto the court one day. Here’s to hoping he’s able to make that happen.
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