Michigan State senior gymnast Kathryn Mahoney (Western Springs, Ill.), who underwent successful surgery to stabilize her C6 vertebra after fracturing it while vaulting in a Dec. 29 practice, was discharged from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on Friday, April 8. Mahoney will now continue her rehabilitation with the RIC as an outpatient from her home. …
The Spartans dedicated their 2011 season to Mahoney by wearing removable tattoos on their cheeks in the shape of a heart around a $ to signify Mahoney’s nickname, Money. The logo was also etched into each their leotards this season on the left shoulder. …
A fund has been set up for Kathryn Mahoney at the MSU Federal Credit Union, and donations will be used for any necessities that she needs as she begins the post-operative, recovery stage. …
Related links:
• Full In Full Out – Kathryn Mahoney update
• WLNS – MSU Gymnast Returns After Devastating Accident (VIDEO)
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