Teen s comeback story highlights how identifying strokes early can make all the difference
and last updated 2021-05-04 14:30:45-04
OSWEGO, Ill. â It may not be something we associate with kids, but suffering a stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children in the U.S. The signs can often be missed because of lack of awareness.
At 6-feet 4-inches tall and 280 pounds, 16-year-old Carson Cathey is a powerhouse on the football field.
âI bench a lot, probably around 350 pounds,â he said.
The Oswego High School junior is a defensive tackle and has been playing sports all his life.