AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Aaren Woods, a Palo Duro High School senior who plays defensive back for the Dons football team, was taken by ambulance from Dick Bivins Stadium during Friday’s home game against Wichita Falls Legacy.

Denise Harley, the organizer of the GoFundMe page for Aaren, said on Saturday: “Right now, he can’t move his arms or legs. He has some sensation in his hands and arms, but still no feeling in his legs or feet.”

Harley also said Woods was taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery to drain fluid from his spine.

Early Sunday morning, Woods’ mother, Joannie Ransom, posted an update about Facebook with this message:

“Aaren is still very puffy, but around 6:20, Aaren asked me to rub his neck, and when I started, he said, ‘Mommy, I can feel it in my toes.'” -I asked if you are sure, he says “yes ma’am, I can feel it in my toes” so the nurse gets down on her feet and asks him if he feels her grabbing his toes. He says “yes ma’am”. We look at each other and she does it with her right foot. She asked him, Which leg am I grabbing and Aaren says “right leg”. I know it’s very small, but I burst into tears. Aaren hadn’t felt anything in his legs or feet since the accident. Keep the prayers coming.”

Eric Mims, Sr., head coach of the Palo Duro Dons football team, described Woods as “one of the funniest guys on the team.”

Mims, Sr. also said, “He always has a smile on his face and joy in his heart. He has a servant’s heart and loves to help others.”

This is the link to Aaren’s GoFundMe.

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