by Dennis Dalman
A Sartell sophomore student, Blake Sundby, remains in the hospital after suffering a head injury April 23 during lacrosse practice at a Sartell playing field.
Sundby, 15, is a member of the Storm’N Sabres junior varsity lacrosse team. During the practice session, he was hit on the back of his head by a lacrosse ball. And even though he was wearing an obligatory helmet, he lost consciousness. An ambulance rushed him to the CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital. There he suffered a seizure and bleeding on his brain. He was then flown to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
On April 24, the day after Blake was injured, the Sartell hockey team decided to go ahead and play a game in Sundby’s honor. The team defeated the ROCORI team 13-3.
Sundby’s mother, Shantel Sundby, has posted some comments about her injured son on a Caring Bridge website. The following is part of what she wrote:
“He is hooked up to countless tubes, wires and monitors. I’ve just not seen anything like it. This does not seem like real life right now. It’s such a helpless feeling for a parent to stand by and watch.”
The Sartell Boys Hockey Team posted these good wishes:
“Sartell Sabre Hockey joins the Storm’N Sabres Lacrosse community and all of Sartell High School in sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Sundby family. We’re all hoping and praying for Blake’s recovery and keeping him close in our hearts.”
A GoFundMe page for Sundby and his family has been started. Visit it at https://gofundme23631349
On the GoFundMe page is this statement:
“Blake is a 15 year old sweet and kind boy who was hit in the back of the head with a lacrosse ball at practice. He had a brain bleed and had a seizure. He’s now in the hospital, and his family is going through a really hard time. He’s kind, caring and loved by everyone who knows him. The money raised will help with medical bills, travel and other costs while his family focuses on helping him get better. Any amount helps, and we’re so grateful for your support.”
