Sullivan also commended Pope Francis Preparatory School for everything they’ve been doing to support AJ and their school. He described as a great hockey player, a great teammate, and a great friend. Sullivan told 22News he was able to watch AJ play hockey several times this season. We are all trying to be there for AJ and his family,” said Sullivan. “I talked to AJs mom this morning, which was great, and she asked me to share with everyone that all the support she’s seeing, they are seeing it and she’s incredibly moved by it. The president of his high school, Tim Sullivan, told 22News AJ’s family has been overwhelmed by all the love and support. We have so much hope! We love you so much AJ.” With your donations, we can get him to the best doctors to do everything we can to get him better. “AJ has gotten into a hockey accident, and might not be able to move his body again. Patriots player Patrick Chung was among those that donated and asked his fans to donate on his Instagram page.
His sister Elyse set up the GoFundMe page and already has over $380,000 raised as of Thursday afternoon, well past the $10,000 goal.
Thank you again for keeping AJ in your prayers.Bishop Feehan hockey player injured at game in West Springfield undergoes surgery At this time, we would appreciate everyone understanding of our family’s privacy. We can’t thank everyone enough for all the heartfelt messages of support. We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and first responders for their extraordinary efforts to help our son. “People have been unbelievable and my wife Nicole and I are grateful. “The outpouring of support is incredible,” said Anthony Quetta, Sr. AJ underwent surgery Wednesday night performed by surgeon AJ Pisano. “The Quetta family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support for our son AJ, who suffered a spinal cord injury while playing for the Bishop Feehan High School hockey team Tuesday night in Springfield. AJ was transported from Baystate Health in Springfield, Mass., to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Wednesday evening. Feehan and the family issued the following statement late Thursday afternoon. The teams resumed play after a break for intermission and after the game ended with a 9-1 win for Pope Francis, players from both teams gathered at center ice in prayer.īishop Feehan school president Tim Sullivan told WEEI radio Thursday that Quetta had undergone surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Quetta, who has played in various Rhode Island youth hockey leagues for years, was taken off the ice on a stretcher. The Boston Bruins sent their best wishes to Quetta on a social media post that read: “We are keeping A.J., his family, and the Bishop Feehan community in our hearts during this very difficult time.”Īs of Friday at 11 a.m., the GoFundMe campaign had attracted 8,000 donors who’ve contributed $550,000. The campaign, with heavy support from Bishop Feehan parents and alumni, quickly reverberated around the hockey world. All of the money raised will go to the AJ Quetta Fund so any amount helps. Eric is asking that his friends and family donate money to the AJ Quetta fund in lieu of giving him a birthday gift. His sister, Elyse, wrote that “AJ has gotten into a hockey accident, and might not be able to move his body again. Julie Gentile is organizing this fundraiser. Within hours of the injury, a GoFundMe campaign was begun by Quetta’s family. Quetta was transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Tuesday night after crashing headfirst into the boards in a game against Pope Francis Prep at the Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield. QuettaĪn impressive outpouring of support from the Bishop Feehan and New England hockey community is helping ease the pain of a tragic accident involving a North Providence schoolboy.īishop Feehan hockey player A.J. The hockey community has rallied around North Providence’s A.J.