Kelsey Doyle

Ten years after an accident changed his life, a Texas State grad pays a visit to his alma mater and his former professors. Kelsey Doyle has more in this Bobcat Update.
Ryan Fox graduated in 2001 with big plans for his future. But five days after graduation he was involved in a car accident that left him in a coma and suffering from a traumatic brain injury. This was not a part of his plan. Ryan graduated with dual degrees in Electronic Media and Marketing. Ryan had dreams of being a sports broadcaster. With the help of his friend and mentor, Larry Carlson, Ryan had had rewarding internships at the N-B-C affiliates in San Antonio and Austin.
Soundbite: Larry and their relationship
This week Ryan returned to campus to speak to Carlson's Writing for the Electronic Media class. He was interviewed by Carlson's students and he played tapes and told stories about when he was a feature reporter for a high school sports show.
Soundbite: Ryan "I hope I made Larry proud"
Three weeks after the accident Ryan woke up from his coma. His mother, Nita, was by his side.
Soundbite: Nita "He was literally infancy"
Ryan was taken to TIRR hospital in Houston to begin rehab.
Soundbite: Nite "Our journey has changed a lot since graduation"
In the past ten years Ryan has slowly progressed with the help of God and his mother motivating him.
Soundbite: Nita "Pray for every moment. You either get busy living or get busy dying"
Soundbite: Ryan "count the small victories every day"
Standup at Rescare
Soundbite: Ryan " don't wait for a miracle, be a miracle"
For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Doyle.