A routine football play on Friday night left Bremen High School quarterback Carson Kimball with a serious injury, prompting a wave of support from the Carroll County community.
🏈 Why It Matters: Kimball’s injury has sparked a strong response from the community, demonstrating the solidarity and support that small towns are known for. As Kimball remains hospitalized, the town has mobilized to offer both emotional and financial assistance.
😢 What’s Happening: During a heated rivalry game against Bowdon, Carson Kimball was tackled in what seemed like a standard play. However, the aftermath was anything but typical.
- The crowd at Redding Field fell silent as Kimball lay motionless, and medical personnel swiftly intervened.
- Principal Tim Huff, who was present at the game, noted that while the tackle didn’t appear unusual, the immediate lack of movement signaled something was seriously wrong.
- According to an update provided by Carson’s mother on Saturday, Carson is able to move his toes, but he still can’t feel anything.
🙏 Community Response: By Sunday morning, the community’s support was already in full swing. Hundreds of students and staff gathered on the football field to pray for Kimball, and local businesses began organizing fundraisers.
- Emily Wheeler, owner of Downtown Southern Outfitters, quickly launched a t-shirt fundraiser, which has already seen over 600 orders.
- A barbecue fundraiser is scheduled for the homecoming game, with proceeds going to Kimball’s family.
- A GoFundMe campaign has launched and has already raised over $35,000. You can give through the online campaign here.
Shirts from the fundraiser will be distributed at the homecoming game, with orders required by noon on Wednesday. All proceeds from both the t-shirt and barbecue fundraisers will go directly to Carson Kimball’s family during this challenging time.