Update on Austin Hatch from the Hatch Family
An encouraging update on Austin Hatch was recently posted on his CaringBridge page:
Friday July 1st
First of all, we would like to thank all of the press who have given the family space and time to rest and focus on Austin. We are encouraged by the progress Austin has made in this first week. He has remained stable, and notable improvements include movement to withdraw from pain and improved breathing function. Doctors have begun the gradual process of reducing his medications. As he slowly begins the "waking up" process, we ask for your continued prayers, and are grateful for the outpouring of love and support for Austin and the entire extended Hatch Family.
Also, the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel reported that a memorial service will be held next Wednesday for his father and stepmother.
Glad to hear that he is getting well enough for the doctors to back off the medication. Thanks for the update Raoul.
Very encouraging to hear, thanks. Definitely will keep him in our thoughts and hope for the best
Glad to hear that his conditions are improving.
We are all pulling for you Austin!
to start a holiday weekend!
More cognative function is always a good thing. Lets go neurons, rewire!
...if he could miraculously make it back to the court someday. I'm praying for his complete recovery.
Let's all keep positive thoughts in mind for Austin and hope for a complete recovery.
Hopefully the progress continues in the positive side. Whether or not he plays ball again should be of no concern. Good luck to Mr. Hatch, and hopefully he still attends Michigan even if there is the possibility that he will not play ball there.