Former Georgia HS standout football player is fighting for his life after a freak accident at a paper mill
Timothy Obenlander was a standout football player on his high school team, the Coosa High School Eagles, in Georgia. We are learning that Timothy is currently fighting for his life after suffering a horrifying injury at a paper mill.
Timothy Obenlander works at the International Paper Mill in Rome, Georgia. According to reports, an accident on the job Thursday night led to Obenlander suffering from cardiac arrest, pulmonary contusions, and an anoxic brain injury.
A GoFundMe was created to raise money for medical expenses. On the GoFundMe page, Maria Lon posted this about her boyfriend.
My sweet Timothy is currently fighting for his life and we are fighting with him. There is nothing more powerful than prayer. We need every one of you to plead to our God to save our precious boy.
If you read this please say a prayer for Timmy. I know my Jesus is powerful, and Timmy is going to need Jesus to step in, so please pray for a miraculous recovery.
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