Cape High sophomore Gavin Birl suffers spinal cord injury
Ellen Driscoll
January 14, 2021
Cape High sophomore Gavin Birl suffered a significant injury while snowboarding in Pennsylvania Jan. 12, requiring emergency surgery to repair his spinal cord. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
A gofundme has been set up to raise funds for the Birl family (l-r) Damian, Katherine, Gavin, Sophia and Collin Birl. Gavin Birl will need extensive rehab for his injury.
Gavin Birl, center, enjoys a quiet moment with his siblings Collin and Sophia.
Gavin loves all things outdoors, including fishing.
Gavin is always ready for fun.
Surfing and skim boarding are favorite pastimes of Gavin’s.