By Elaine Donnelly
Extending sexual misconduct to combat units
Independent voices from the TWT Communities
More than 18 years after Loyola Marymount All-American Hank Gathers collapsed during a basketball game and died shortly thereafter, mysteries remain about sudden cardiac death and the leading killer of young athletes, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
More than 18 years after Loyola Marymount All-American Hank Gathers collapsed during a basketball game and died shortly thereafter, mysteries remain about sudden cardiac death and the leading killer of young athletes, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Still, Abraham said any athlete diagnosed with HCM or another abnormality Saturday can receive follow-up treatment regardless of their financial or insurance situation.
Whenever a prominent athlete is suddenly struck down, "the media are all over it," Abraham said. "And then it dies down. Parents forget about it. Coaches forget about it. What we're trying to promote is a long-term program [of awareness]."
