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For a group of West Virginia University public relations students, school spirit means reaching out and giving back to fellow Mountaineers in times of need. A silent auction fundraiser was held Wednesday at Dragonfly to benefit former WVU student Ryan Diviney.
Read the full article in The Daily Athenaeum - West Virginia University
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Boys Lacrosse: Battle of Ashburn Round 2 Pits Broad Run at Briar Woods, Bake Sale to Benefit Ryan Diviney
Ashburn (March 21, 2012) - Battle of Ashburn Round 2 Wednesday night pits Broad Run at Briar Woods High School in a boys lacrosse rivalry game at 7:30 p.m. A bake sale fundraiser will be held at the contest to benefit former Spartan Ryan Diviney.
Diviney was brutally beaten while attending college in West Virginia and has since been in a coma. The Diviney family has been left with the daily financial burden of caring for Ryan at home. The International Brain Research Foundation is advocating a new therapy bike that will help Ryan build muscle and bone density, gives a cardio-vascular workout, and provides electrical stimulation that trains the brain to work with the muscles.
The funds raised at the lacrosse game will help Ryan with this physical therapy.
For more on Diviney and his care: http://ryansrally.org/
Diviney was brutally beaten while attending college in West Virginia and has since been in a coma. The Diviney family has been left with the daily financial burden of caring for Ryan at home. The International Brain Research Foundation is advocating a new therapy bike that will help Ryan build muscle and bone density, gives a cardio-vascular workout, and provides electrical stimulation that trains the brain to work with the muscles.
The funds raised at the lacrosse game will help Ryan with this physical therapy.
For more on Diviney and his care: http://ryansrally.org/
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
News: All-Day Fundraiser for Ryan Diviney Set for Dec. 17
(Dec. 6, 2011)- An all-day fundraiser for Ryan Diviney, an Ashburn resident who remains comatose after a brutal beating in November, 2009 while attending college, will be held on Saturday Dec.r 17 at the Mediterranean Breeze and Sports Bar in Herndon.
Friday, October 28, 2011
News: West Virginia High Court - No New Trial for Attacker in Diviney Case
Special to VivaLoudoun
Morgantown, WV (Oct. 26, 2011) - On Tuesday the West Virginia State Supreme Court ruled not to grant a new trial to Austin Vantrease. Vantrease was one of the two men convicted of the Nov. 7, 2009 brutal attack that left Ryan Diviney in a coma-like state. Vantrease and May were convicted in a July 2010 jury trial — Vantrease of felony malicious assault and May of battery. May was sentenced to one year in jail and was released after serving just seven months.
Morgantown, WV (Oct. 26, 2011) - On Tuesday the West Virginia State Supreme Court ruled not to grant a new trial to Austin Vantrease. Vantrease was one of the two men convicted of the Nov. 7, 2009 brutal attack that left Ryan Diviney in a coma-like state. Vantrease and May were convicted in a July 2010 jury trial — Vantrease of felony malicious assault and May of battery. May was sentenced to one year in jail and was released after serving just seven months.
Friday, September 23, 2011
News: Attackers of Broad Run Grad Ryan Diviney Move Civil Trial to Federal Court
Special to VivaLoudoun
Morgantown, W.V. (Sept. 23, 2011) - Ken Diviney, Ryan Diviney’s father, and Brian McLhinney, Ryan Diviney’s friend, jointly filed a civil lawsuit this August in Monongalia County Circuit Court in connection with the 2009 beating in Morgantown, WV, which left Ryan Diviney comatose and McLhinney badly injured.
In recent legal maneuvers, the defendant’s attorneys removed the civil case filed against their clients to Federal Court in Clarksburg, WV.
In recent legal maneuvers, the defendant’s attorneys removed the civil case filed against their clients to Federal Court in Clarksburg, WV.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Football: Broad Run Maroon and Gold Game this Saturday is a Ryan Diviney Fundraiser
Ashburn (Aug. 1, 2011) - The Broad Run High School football program will be hosting a Ryan Diviney Fundraiser on Saturday August 6 from 9 a.m. to noon during the Spartans annual Maroon and Gold intrasquad scrimmage.
100 percent of all donations will go to the Ryan Diviney Fund that benefits the former Broad Run High School football player, who suffered brain trauma after an attack while at school in West Virginia in 2009 and is still in a coma.
The football program has secured a sponsor that will match the first $5,000 donated.
Donation buckets will be available at the stadium to receive your donation. If you are not able to attend the event you may send a check payable to the Ryan Diviney SNT to:
Matt Griffis
Broad Run Football
21670 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
There will be free refreshments available to all guests.
Event Timeline: Everyone is encouraged to be on the game field and along the track to watch the practice. Once the scrimmage begins, everyone will be moved to the track or the bleachers.
9:00 Team Warm Up
9:15 Position Drills
10:00 Hitting Drills
10:45 Intrasquad Scrimmage
After the scrimmage, children are invited to the field to talk to the players and get autographs.
100 percent of all donations will go to the Ryan Diviney Fund that benefits the former Broad Run High School football player, who suffered brain trauma after an attack while at school in West Virginia in 2009 and is still in a coma.
The football program has secured a sponsor that will match the first $5,000 donated.
Donation buckets will be available at the stadium to receive your donation. If you are not able to attend the event you may send a check payable to the Ryan Diviney SNT to:
Matt Griffis
Broad Run Football
21670 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
There will be free refreshments available to all guests.
Event Timeline: Everyone is encouraged to be on the game field and along the track to watch the practice. Once the scrimmage begins, everyone will be moved to the track or the bleachers.
9:00 Team Warm Up
9:15 Position Drills
10:00 Hitting Drills
10:45 Intrasquad Scrimmage
After the scrimmage, children are invited to the field to talk to the players and get autographs.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
News: Diviney Returns Home After Two Week Stay in ICU
(Dec. 23, 2010) - Former Broad Run High School athlete Ryan Diviney, in a coma for more than a year after a savage beating while at the University of West Virginia, returned home on Sunday after a two week stay in the ICU.
Diviney had to be rushed to the emergency room prior to Christmas after developing a hgh fever that topped around 106.8 degrees.
His family is monitoring him closely right now after his temperature fell to 95.1 yesterday and the last time his temperature went low he ended up in the emergency room.
Update from Rally for Ryan website (please visit to donate to the family to help with his care and see more coverage on his recovery)
Jan. 3 update --
Diviney had to be rushed to the emergency room prior to Christmas after developing a hgh fever that topped around 106.8 degrees.
His family is monitoring him closely right now after his temperature fell to 95.1 yesterday and the last time his temperature went low he ended up in the emergency room.
Update from Rally for Ryan website (please visit to donate to the family to help with his care and see more coverage on his recovery)
Jan. 3 update --
Thursday, December 23, 2010
News: Ryan Diviney Likely to Spend Second Straight Christmas in Intensive Care Unit
(Dec. 23, 2010) - Family, friends, area residents and those across the nation after widespread media attention continue to rally around former Broad Run High School athlete Ryan Diviney, in a coma for more than a year after a savage beating while at the University of West Virginia.
Unfortunately, Diviney had to be rushed to the emergency room on Tuesday after developing a hgh fever that topped around 106.8 degrees. Family reports on the Rally for Ryan website that he will likely be in the ICU for five to seven days which means a second straight Christmas in the hospital for the Ashburn resident.
The Facebook page for Diviney's recovery now has more than 8,000 members as his attack and the family's devotion of care for him this past year have been featured on NBC's The Today Show and The Washington Post.
Diviney, given only 24 to 48 hours to live after the beating, is still fighting after 13 months. His attackers have been sentenced to jail, one for one year and the other for two to 10 years.
VivaLoudoun hopes that everybody in this holiday season keeps the Diviney family in their thoughts and prayers. Visit the Rally for Ryan website to donate to the family's care.
Report from Dec. 21
I’m sad to report that Ryan was rushed by paramedics to the emergency room earlier this afternoon. He began developing a high fever, that topped around 106.8 degrees. His breathing became labored and shallow, with trouble holding his oxygen saturation. He was moaning in pain and just could not get comfortable. His body began to flush.
Chest x-Rays show pneumonia developed in his upper-right lung. It appears we caught it early. The likely cause is from an episode of vomiting yesterday morning. Despite my attempt to clear his airway by deep suctioning, it is almost certain he sucked some of the stomach fluid back into his lung.
He is now in the ICU resting, getting an IV of propofol to sedate him. To protect his airway and deliver oxygen, the doctors inserted a tube down his airway. He is currently on a ventilator. His length of stay will likely be 5 to 7 days, from what we know. Another Christmas in ICU…
Dr. Rodriguez continues to be incredible! He came to the hospital immediately; Ryan was still in the ER. He laid the groundwork for making sure anything and everything will be done for Ryan during his stay.
Report from Dec. 22
Ryan spent the day getting many, many tests done. He had a full blood work-up early in the day, showing some magnesium deficiency but his white count is down slightly. Ryan’s electrolytes were perfect. He had another chest X-ray that showed the pneumonia settled into the right lung. As of now, he is sounding a bit better listening through the stethoscope. An abdomen X-ray and rectal exam showed no bowel issues. He was scanned for blood clots (a.k.a. DVT’s) in his arms and legs and none were present. He is still intubated and on the ventilator, but his oxygen support level was reduced from a full 100% to 50%.
We he gets the airway tube removed, he will be taken to get a CT scan of the brain. We will be also working with a neurologist soon to discuss any changes to the level of baclofen he is receiving and to verify his brain shunt is drawing off the proper volume of fluid.
Unfortunately, Diviney had to be rushed to the emergency room on Tuesday after developing a hgh fever that topped around 106.8 degrees. Family reports on the Rally for Ryan website that he will likely be in the ICU for five to seven days which means a second straight Christmas in the hospital for the Ashburn resident.
The Facebook page for Diviney's recovery now has more than 8,000 members as his attack and the family's devotion of care for him this past year have been featured on NBC's The Today Show and The Washington Post.
Diviney, given only 24 to 48 hours to live after the beating, is still fighting after 13 months. His attackers have been sentenced to jail, one for one year and the other for two to 10 years.
VivaLoudoun hopes that everybody in this holiday season keeps the Diviney family in their thoughts and prayers. Visit the Rally for Ryan website to donate to the family's care.
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Report from Dec. 21
I’m sad to report that Ryan was rushed by paramedics to the emergency room earlier this afternoon. He began developing a high fever, that topped around 106.8 degrees. His breathing became labored and shallow, with trouble holding his oxygen saturation. He was moaning in pain and just could not get comfortable. His body began to flush.
Chest x-Rays show pneumonia developed in his upper-right lung. It appears we caught it early. The likely cause is from an episode of vomiting yesterday morning. Despite my attempt to clear his airway by deep suctioning, it is almost certain he sucked some of the stomach fluid back into his lung.
He is now in the ICU resting, getting an IV of propofol to sedate him. To protect his airway and deliver oxygen, the doctors inserted a tube down his airway. He is currently on a ventilator. His length of stay will likely be 5 to 7 days, from what we know. Another Christmas in ICU…
Dr. Rodriguez continues to be incredible! He came to the hospital immediately; Ryan was still in the ER. He laid the groundwork for making sure anything and everything will be done for Ryan during his stay.
Report from Dec. 22
Ryan spent the day getting many, many tests done. He had a full blood work-up early in the day, showing some magnesium deficiency but his white count is down slightly. Ryan’s electrolytes were perfect. He had another chest X-ray that showed the pneumonia settled into the right lung. As of now, he is sounding a bit better listening through the stethoscope. An abdomen X-ray and rectal exam showed no bowel issues. He was scanned for blood clots (a.k.a. DVT’s) in his arms and legs and none were present. He is still intubated and on the ventilator, but his oxygen support level was reduced from a full 100% to 50%.
We he gets the airway tube removed, he will be taken to get a CT scan of the brain. We will be also working with a neurologist soon to discuss any changes to the level of baclofen he is receiving and to verify his brain shunt is drawing off the proper volume of fluid.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
News: Diviney sister makes best of experience at WVU - The Daily Athenaeum
(Sept. 29, 2010) - This article from the student publication at West Virginia University gives an update on the Diviney family of Ashburn who are caring for Broad Run High School grad Ryan Diviney, still in a coma after an attack last year near campus. Ryan's sister, Kari Diviney, is a freshman this year at WVU.
Diviney sister makes best of experience at WVU - The Daily Athenaeum - News
To donate to the care of Ryan Diviney and for updates on his recovery, go to www.ryanrally.org.
A more in-depth look at the current care of Ryan Diviney from this article in the Dominion Post.
Diviney sister makes best of experience at WVU - The Daily Athenaeum - News
To donate to the care of Ryan Diviney and for updates on his recovery, go to www.ryanrally.org.
A more in-depth look at the current care of Ryan Diviney from this article in the Dominion Post.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
News: Diviney Family Arranging to Return Injured WVU Student Home to Ashburn
(Feb. 2, 2010) - The family of Ryan Diviney, the West Virginia student and Broad Run High School grad who was seriously injured in an attack on Nov. 7 and has been in a coma since, is preparing to move him home to Ashburn from a facility on Atlanta that specializes in brain trauma patients.
Read a full account in the Dominion Post.
Read a full account in the Dominion Post.
Monday, January 11, 2010
News: Team Diviney Day Scheduled for Buffalo Wing Factory Jan. 16
Ashburn (Jan. 11, 2010) - The community has another opportunity to support the family of Ryan Diviney, the former Broad Run High School athlete, still in a comma after he was attacked in November while at West Virginia University, as a Team Diviney Day will be held at the Buffalo Wing Facotry in Ashburn on Sat. Jan. 16.
From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the popular eatery, 10 percent of all food proceeds purchased by Team Diviney supporters will be donated to the family. Then from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. there will be raffles, "Team Diviney" t-shirt sales, Donation table and more.
Any questions regarding the benefit or raffle donations can be directed to Katie Mesmer at littlelaxlady13@aol.com, Nikki Sicilian at nsicilian@buffalwingfactory.com or Karen Parks at kparks@ashburnvillage.org.
There are already 273 confirmed guests for the event on Facebook. Visit the event page here.
From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the popular eatery, 10 percent of all food proceeds purchased by Team Diviney supporters will be donated to the family. Then from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. there will be raffles, "Team Diviney" t-shirt sales, Donation table and more.
Any questions regarding the benefit or raffle donations can be directed to Katie Mesmer at littlelaxlady13@aol.com, Nikki Sicilian at nsicilian@buffalwingfactory.com or Karen Parks at kparks@ashburnvillage.org.
There are already 273 confirmed guests for the event on Facebook. Visit the event page here.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
News: As 2009 Closes Please Donate to Your Favorite Causes
(Dec. 31, 2009) - As the year draws to a close please remember those causes that do good and help others. It doesn't really matter where you donate your money as long as you share your good fortune with others.
Here are several causes/non-profits that VivaLoudoun supports:
Boys and Girls Club of Loudoun
Help fund a safe place for kids to learn and grow!
Ryan's Rally
Please support the family of injured former Broad Run High School athlete Ryan Diviney
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
A cure for breast cancer in our lifetime would be a wonderful thing!
Have your own cause or nonprofit that helps out Loudoun? Please feel free to leave a comment with the details.
Here are several causes/non-profits that VivaLoudoun supports:
Boys and Girls Club of Loudoun
Help fund a safe place for kids to learn and grow!
Ryan's Rally
Please support the family of injured former Broad Run High School athlete Ryan Diviney
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
A cure for breast cancer in our lifetime would be a wonderful thing!
Have your own cause or nonprofit that helps out Loudoun? Please feel free to leave a comment with the details.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
News: Diviney Kin Keep the Faith Through "Storms": Family of Beating Victim Spending Holiday at Hospital
Dec 25, 2009 (The Dominion Post - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Brain injuries are complex, Ken Diviney said, speaking from a Georgia hospital where his son, Ryan, is a patient.
"It's just such a process," Ken said. "He was so badly injured. It was so brutal. It'll take a long time ... if ever." Click here to read the rest of this article ...
"It's just such a process," Ken said. "He was so badly injured. It was so brutal. It'll take a long time ... if ever." Click here to read the rest of this article ...
Saturday, December 19, 2009
News: Ryan's Rally Benefit Raised Over $10,000!
(Dec. 19, 2009) - Jackie O'Donnell reports on the Come Together for Ryan Diviney Facebook page that the Ryan's Rally Benefit at Finnegan's on Thursday night raised over $10,000 last night and over 400 people attended.
Reported O'Donnell, one of the organizers of the event: "There was a line out the door to get in! We are so thankful for everyone that donated to and supported the Diviney's! Karen, Katie, and I are so thankful that we had all the help from family and friends! We couldn't have done it without you! Ken - Your family is so special to all of us. We are behind you all 100% and praying everyday for the full recovery of Ryan. :-) TEAM DIVINEY"
Ryan Diviney is a former Broad Run High School student and current West Virginia student who is in a coma after an attack last month.
Reported O'Donnell, one of the organizers of the event: "There was a line out the door to get in! We are so thankful for everyone that donated to and supported the Diviney's! Karen, Katie, and I are so thankful that we had all the help from family and friends! We couldn't have done it without you! Ken - Your family is so special to all of us. We are behind you all 100% and praying everyday for the full recovery of Ryan. :-) TEAM DIVINEY"
Ryan Diviney is a former Broad Run High School student and current West Virginia student who is in a coma after an attack last month.
Friday, December 18, 2009
News: Rally for Ryan Fundraiser Draws Huge Crowd in Ashburn
(Dec. 18, 2009) - The benefit for Ryan Diviney -- the Broad Run High School grad and West Virginia student in a coma after an attack last month -- last night at Finnegan's was amazingly well-attended ... the place was so packed that they had a line way out the door just to get in!
We didn't get too many photos to post ... too busy chatting with old friends but any photos we sell from the event, all profits to benefit the Diviney family. There are now 3,716 people that have joined the Come Together for Ryan Diviney group on Facebook.
We didn't get too many photos to post ... too busy chatting with old friends but any photos we sell from the event, all profits to benefit the Diviney family. There are now 3,716 people that have joined the Come Together for Ryan Diviney group on Facebook.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
News: "Rally for Ryan!" Benefit Slated for Thursday at Finnegan's
(Dec. 16, 2009) - The "Rally for Ryan!" benefit to aid the family of Broad Run High School grad and West Virginia student Ryan Diviney -- who is still in a coma after an attack more than a month ago -- will take place at Finnegan's in Ashburn Village.
The benefit will run from 7 p.m. to midnight. All proceeds for Ryan will come from raffles, t-shirt sales and donations at the event. The event is not receiving any proceeds from food and drink purchases during the event.
Raffle tickets will be sold until 10:30 p.m. Drawings will be staggered (approximately 7:45, 8:30, 9:00, 10:15 and 10:45). Raffle tickets will be $1 or $5 dependng on the size of the prize.
You must be present in order to win. Please bring cash for raffle tickets.
There will also be a donation box where cash and checks can be given (checks should be made out to Ryan’s Rally) and “Team Diviney” shirts will be available for purchase (cash and checks).
At approximately 9 p.m. there will be a group toast to Ryan, who is currently in a hospital in Atlanta that specializes in brain trauma injuries.
WVU apparel and a Team Diviney t-shirt will be given away with each raffle group. Here is a list of the raffle items and (approximate) times they will be called:
$1 Raffles
• Driveway Coating and Seal 8:30 & 9:00
• Haircut by Nalan’s Salon 7:45 & 9:00
• Highlight and Cut by Nalan’s Salon 9:00
• Hairport Salon and Day Spa Gift Basket 7:45 & 9:00
• $50 Clyde’s Gift Certificate 7:45
• $50 Giant Gift Cards 8:30 & 9:00
• Various Finnegan’s Raffles 8:30 & 10:15
• Free 6” Sub from Subway 7:00 & 8:30
• $10 Smoothie King Gift Cards 7:45 & 10:15
• Sneakers from Potomac River Running 9:00
• 1 Oil Change & 6 Bottles of Oil 8:30 & 10:15
• Ashburn Bagel Gift Certificates 8:30
• Lorian Spa $50 Gift Certificate 10:45
$5 Raffles
• Zhu Zhu Pet “Chunk” (Hard to find!) 9:00
• Wine Tasting for 10 at Ashburn Wine Shop 9:00
• 4 Wizards Tickets w/ Parking Pass (March 27) 9:00
• Photography Portrait Sitting 9:00
by Portraits By the Two of Us
• 4 April 12 Orioles / Rays Tickets including 10:15
game, pre-game field passes &
meet Joe Madden and Evan Longoria
• 2 Jimmy Fallon Standup Tickets (TBD) 10:15
• 2 Cheech & Chong Standup Tickets(TBD) 9:00
• Washington Capitals Sunday January 31st. 10:15
3:00 vs. Tampa Bay. Includes 2 Tickets
for the ExxonMobil Skybox with parking pass;
Food, soda, beer and wine are included (for 21+)
and will be served in the box.
• Washington Wizards Monday February 1st 10:45
7:00 vs. Boston. Includes 2 Tickets for the
ExxonMobil Skybox with parking pass;
Food, soda, beer, and wine (for 21+) are
included and will be served in the box.
If you need any more information about the event, please contact Jackie O'Donnell at jodonnell@ashburnvillage.org or Karen Parks at kparks@ashburnvillage.org.
The benefit will run from 7 p.m. to midnight. All proceeds for Ryan will come from raffles, t-shirt sales and donations at the event. The event is not receiving any proceeds from food and drink purchases during the event.
Raffle tickets will be sold until 10:30 p.m. Drawings will be staggered (approximately 7:45, 8:30, 9:00, 10:15 and 10:45). Raffle tickets will be $1 or $5 dependng on the size of the prize.
You must be present in order to win. Please bring cash for raffle tickets.
There will also be a donation box where cash and checks can be given (checks should be made out to Ryan’s Rally) and “Team Diviney” shirts will be available for purchase (cash and checks).
At approximately 9 p.m. there will be a group toast to Ryan, who is currently in a hospital in Atlanta that specializes in brain trauma injuries.
WVU apparel and a Team Diviney t-shirt will be given away with each raffle group. Here is a list of the raffle items and (approximate) times they will be called:
$1 Raffles
• Driveway Coating and Seal 8:30 & 9:00
• Haircut by Nalan’s Salon 7:45 & 9:00
• Highlight and Cut by Nalan’s Salon 9:00
• Hairport Salon and Day Spa Gift Basket 7:45 & 9:00
• $50 Clyde’s Gift Certificate 7:45
• $50 Giant Gift Cards 8:30 & 9:00
• Various Finnegan’s Raffles 8:30 & 10:15
• Free 6” Sub from Subway 7:00 & 8:30
• $10 Smoothie King Gift Cards 7:45 & 10:15
• Sneakers from Potomac River Running 9:00
• 1 Oil Change & 6 Bottles of Oil 8:30 & 10:15
• Ashburn Bagel Gift Certificates 8:30
• Lorian Spa $50 Gift Certificate 10:45
$5 Raffles
• Zhu Zhu Pet “Chunk” (Hard to find!) 9:00
• Wine Tasting for 10 at Ashburn Wine Shop 9:00
• 4 Wizards Tickets w/ Parking Pass (March 27) 9:00
• Photography Portrait Sitting 9:00
by Portraits By the Two of Us
• 4 April 12 Orioles / Rays Tickets including 10:15
game, pre-game field passes &
meet Joe Madden and Evan Longoria
• 2 Jimmy Fallon Standup Tickets (TBD) 10:15
• 2 Cheech & Chong Standup Tickets(TBD) 9:00
• Washington Capitals Sunday January 31st. 10:15
3:00 vs. Tampa Bay. Includes 2 Tickets
for the ExxonMobil Skybox with parking pass;
Food, soda, beer and wine are included (for 21+)
and will be served in the box.
• Washington Wizards Monday February 1st 10:45
7:00 vs. Boston. Includes 2 Tickets for the
ExxonMobil Skybox with parking pass;
Food, soda, beer, and wine (for 21+) are
included and will be served in the box.
If you need any more information about the event, please contact Jackie O'Donnell at jodonnell@ashburnvillage.org or Karen Parks at kparks@ashburnvillage.org.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
WBOY-TV: Second Man Arrested for Attack on Broad Run Grad Ryan Diviney
Second Man Arrested for WVU Student Beating - WBOY-TV - WBOY.com
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There will be a fundraiser for Ryan Diviney and his family on Thurs. Dec. 17 at Finnegans Pub in Ashburn Village. Click here for details.
Updates on Ryan's Condition from his father:
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There will be a fundraiser for Ryan Diviney and his family on Thurs. Dec. 17 at Finnegans Pub in Ashburn Village. Click here for details.
Updates on Ryan's Condition from his father:
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Update on Ryan Diviney: BR Alum in Coma After Attack is Moved to Atlanta; Family Awaits "Small Miracles"
VivaLoudoun.com is following the recovery of Ryan Diviney, a 20-year-old West Virginia student and former Broad Run High School standout athlete, seriously injured in an attack almost two weeks ago.
(Nov. 25, 2009) - Ryan Diviney, the injured Broad Run High School student after an attack in West Virginia earlier this month, has taken the next step to recovery after he was taken by air ambulance to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, one of the top rehabilitation facilities in the nation for people with brain injuries.
The Diviney family is waiting for their son, 20, to wake up from the coma he has been in since the attack. Please keep Ryan and his family in your thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Thanksgiving in Loudoun and around the area.
Here are the updates from the past week from Ryan father, Ken Diviney:
Nov. 25 5 p.m. Update: Ryan remains off ventilation; hopefully permanently. They moved him from his bed to a chair for a couple of hours. He remains in a coma, but it was great to see him sitting! They said he has a chance of leaving ICU early next week, if he can show continued physical stability. This will be a long, slow journey that will need your thoughts and prayers. Kari is relentless in her dedication to him. She makes me so proud!
Nov. 25 Noon Update: A special thank you to CNN for having a traditional Thanksgiving meal sent to us for tomorrow. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green bean cassarole, pumpkin pie, gravy and mac and cheese. This is just so thoughtful and loving.
Nov. 25 11 a.m. Update: If all goes well, they will try to get Ryan into a sitting position for a while. He continues to spike fevers occassionally. He remains in a coma; we hope and anticipate he will wake. He's breathed on his own for over a day now. The prayers got him to this point, where he is mostly stable and ready to turn the corner. Keep them coming!
(Nov. 25, 2009) - Ryan Diviney, the injured Broad Run High School student after an attack in West Virginia earlier this month, has taken the next step to recovery after he was taken by air ambulance to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, one of the top rehabilitation facilities in the nation for people with brain injuries.
The Diviney family is waiting for their son, 20, to wake up from the coma he has been in since the attack. Please keep Ryan and his family in your thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Thanksgiving in Loudoun and around the area.
Here are the updates from the past week from Ryan father, Ken Diviney:
Nov. 25 5 p.m. Update: Ryan remains off ventilation; hopefully permanently. They moved him from his bed to a chair for a couple of hours. He remains in a coma, but it was great to see him sitting! They said he has a chance of leaving ICU early next week, if he can show continued physical stability. This will be a long, slow journey that will need your thoughts and prayers. Kari is relentless in her dedication to him. She makes me so proud!
Nov. 25 Noon Update: A special thank you to CNN for having a traditional Thanksgiving meal sent to us for tomorrow. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green bean cassarole, pumpkin pie, gravy and mac and cheese. This is just so thoughtful and loving.
Nov. 25 11 a.m. Update: If all goes well, they will try to get Ryan into a sitting position for a while. He continues to spike fevers occassionally. He remains in a coma; we hope and anticipate he will wake. He's breathed on his own for over a day now. The prayers got him to this point, where he is mostly stable and ready to turn the corner. Keep them coming!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Update on Ryan Diviney: Injured Broad Run Grad Still in Coma but Breathing on Own
VivaLoudoun.com is following the recovery of Ryan Diviney, a 20-year-old West Virginia student and former Broad Run High School standout athlete, seriously injured in an attack almost two weeks ago.
Morgantown, WV (Nov. 19, 2009) - Ryan Diviney, the seriously injured Broad Run High School alum, was able to breath on his own this afternoon after being taken off a ventilator at Ruby Memorial and has been taken off sedation so now his family and friends wait and pray for him to come out off the coma he has been in since he was savagely attacked by a group on Nov. 7.
No arrests have been made in the attack and police in West Virginia are still looking for witnesses to come forward.
There will be a fundraising effort, including t-shirt sales, at the Broad Run High School football playoff game Friday night, look for a table near the stadium's entrance.
Here are the latest updates from Ryan's father, Ken Diviney:
Thurs. Nov. 19 2:30 p.m. Update: Ryan is breathing on his own! They will leave him on for up to 4 hours, then put him back on the ventilator for 4 hours. He is also off his sedation, so we hope he will wake up from his coma at some point over the next week or so. We still have no idea where he is mentally nor his potential level of rehab. Please, keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Thurs. Nov. 19 1 p.m. Update: Medical team updated us. He made a nice physical recovery yesterday. They're waiting on the feeding tube a bit longer, which is fine. They will be taking him off ventilation in 4-hour increments today. If he does well, he will be taken off entirely tomorrow. They also will take him off sedation soon. Thank God!
Morgantown, WV (Nov. 19, 2009) - Ryan Diviney, the seriously injured Broad Run High School alum, was able to breath on his own this afternoon after being taken off a ventilator at Ruby Memorial and has been taken off sedation so now his family and friends wait and pray for him to come out off the coma he has been in since he was savagely attacked by a group on Nov. 7.
No arrests have been made in the attack and police in West Virginia are still looking for witnesses to come forward.
There will be a fundraising effort, including t-shirt sales, at the Broad Run High School football playoff game Friday night, look for a table near the stadium's entrance.
Here are the latest updates from Ryan's father, Ken Diviney:
Thurs. Nov. 19 2:30 p.m. Update: Ryan is breathing on his own! They will leave him on for up to 4 hours, then put him back on the ventilator for 4 hours. He is also off his sedation, so we hope he will wake up from his coma at some point over the next week or so. We still have no idea where he is mentally nor his potential level of rehab. Please, keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Thurs. Nov. 19 1 p.m. Update: Medical team updated us. He made a nice physical recovery yesterday. They're waiting on the feeding tube a bit longer, which is fine. They will be taking him off ventilation in 4-hour increments today. If he does well, he will be taken off entirely tomorrow. They also will take him off sedation soon. Thank God!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Update on Ryan Diviney: Monday Surgery Prepares Injured Student for Transport to Atlanta
VivaLoudoun.com is following the recovery of Ryan Diviney, a 20-year-old West Virginia student and former Broad Run High School standout athlete, seriously injured in an attack a week ago.
Morgantown, WV (Nov. 16, 2009) - Ryan Diviney, the seriously injured Broad Run High School alum, was undergoing surgery at Ruby Memorial so that a feeding tube operation can be set up for the 20-year-old still unconscious a week after an attack left him fighting for his life.
The operation reduces the risk of infection and prepares Diviney for transport to Atlanta where he will undergo rehab at one of the best brain trauma centers in the world. The chances for survival for Diviney improve with each day but long-term mental prognosis is uncertain as family and friends pray Diviney's injured "brain to wake up."
The popular athlete and his family have been enveloped in a blanket of support from Loudoun and Ashburn and afar with 2,694 people joining the "Come Together for Ryan Diviney" group on Facebook.
Here are updates from Ryan's father, Ken Diviney:
Mon. Nov. 16, 9 a.m. Update: Ryan will be heading into the O.R. soon to have the trach and feeding tube operation. Were told this will take about 2 hrs. This will go a long way toward his comfort, reduce the risk of infection, and prepare him for his trip to Atlanta. Physically, he had his best night so far. Mentally, we still don't know where he is. Only time will tell. We are so thankful for your prayers and thoughts!
Sun. Nov. 15, midnight Update: I know many of the doctors and nurses are "taking Ryan home with them" each night. We need the Ruby Memorial staff to know just how much we appreciate and love them. We can see just how much they care for our son, beyond what is their job. They saved my son's life when there was little hope; how will we ever thank them enough? They are not only amazing medical professionals, but genuinely good people.
Sun. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Update: He had a stable day. We are concerned with being able to go to the bathroom, but he did make a little progress. If he stays stable, they will begin to prepare for transport to Shepperd Center in Atlanta by inserting a feed tube and trach tomorrow. It sounds like they will decrease sedation and give a drug that might help his brain wake. Kari reads every post; he hears your prayers! Please keep praying, he needs you! Adding to my earlier update, he seems in a good physical position; mere survival is not nearly as concerning. Still, not completely out of the woods. We hope that before long we can focus on mental rehab in Shepperd. Sue and I actually put together 3 or 4 hours of sleep in a bed! Kari is unrelenting in being there for him. She makes me so proud!
Sun. Nov. 15, 9 a.m. Update: There is a nice article in the local newspaper. I belive their web address is www.dominionpost.com. I was hoping someone could add the link to the public page set up for him, "Come Together for Ryan Diviney".
Sun. Nov. 15, 8 a.m. Update: Ryan seemed to have a restful night. Although, there is some concern that he has not gone to the bathroom yet. His stomach is quite distended. Hopefully, this is just a gas bubble in his intestine that will work it's way through. He continues to be sedated and hopefully his brain is healing and waking up as he rests. We are so, so appreciative of the prayers and support from all of you. I know it's asking a lot, but please keep up the rally. Kari is relentless in her vigil and is getting every message to him that you post. Everyone, we are eternally grateful.
Sat. Nov. 14 7 p.m. Update: Ryan is having a restful day. Nothing major cropped up and we are hopeful for a good night. His chances of survival are looking good. We continue to look forward to the day when he is taken completely off sedation and his brain begins to wake up. We have every reason to believe this will happen. Kari continues to stay with him and read him everything you post! She's the best! We need your thoughts and prayers!
Fri. Nov. 13, midnight Update: Ryan had another day to heal, and we are so thankful to share this day with him. We have no reason not to continue to hope. We look forward to the day his brain heals enough to bring him out of his unconciousness. The prayers keep him and us strong. I can clearly see that Kari must be his Gaurdian Angel.
Fri. Nov. 13, 11 a.m. Update: If you are visiting Ryan over the next few days, I just wanted to convey the doctor's orders. Because of Swine Flu concerns and his recent development of pneumonia, you are asked to stay behind the glass wall to his room to see him. Sounds like they'll have masks for you to wear too. We understand, and actually appreciate, if you might want to wait until he stabilizes a few more days before seeing him.
Fri. Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Update: MRI results were complicated to understand, but it sounds like there is at least some degree of hope. He is under sedation so his response/ improvement is not clear. We look forward to the day when his brain begins to wake up. We are so grateful for all who rally for his healing. It means souch more than you might realize.
Thurs. Nov. 12, 9 p.m. Update: I need to let all know just how eternally grateful my family is for the outpouring of love and support. WVU is an amazing university; from the President to the students. This school is a strong community and takes these things personally. Ashburn and Broad Run make us so proud! Everyone should expect hugs when we eventually return. Our employers, CNN and WTS International are so generous and supportive. At times I cannot help but cry in gratitude. We feel the love for us and my amazing son surrounding us like a blanket. Please stay with us as we crest each peak; eventually when will stand atop the mountain and cry out in joy. I want you with me when I do.
Morgantown, WV (Nov. 16, 2009) - Ryan Diviney, the seriously injured Broad Run High School alum, was undergoing surgery at Ruby Memorial so that a feeding tube operation can be set up for the 20-year-old still unconscious a week after an attack left him fighting for his life.
The operation reduces the risk of infection and prepares Diviney for transport to Atlanta where he will undergo rehab at one of the best brain trauma centers in the world. The chances for survival for Diviney improve with each day but long-term mental prognosis is uncertain as family and friends pray Diviney's injured "brain to wake up."
The popular athlete and his family have been enveloped in a blanket of support from Loudoun and Ashburn and afar with 2,694 people joining the "Come Together for Ryan Diviney" group on Facebook.
Here are updates from Ryan's father, Ken Diviney:
Mon. Nov. 16, 9 a.m. Update: Ryan will be heading into the O.R. soon to have the trach and feeding tube operation. Were told this will take about 2 hrs. This will go a long way toward his comfort, reduce the risk of infection, and prepare him for his trip to Atlanta. Physically, he had his best night so far. Mentally, we still don't know where he is. Only time will tell. We are so thankful for your prayers and thoughts!
Sun. Nov. 15, midnight Update: I know many of the doctors and nurses are "taking Ryan home with them" each night. We need the Ruby Memorial staff to know just how much we appreciate and love them. We can see just how much they care for our son, beyond what is their job. They saved my son's life when there was little hope; how will we ever thank them enough? They are not only amazing medical professionals, but genuinely good people.
Sun. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Update: He had a stable day. We are concerned with being able to go to the bathroom, but he did make a little progress. If he stays stable, they will begin to prepare for transport to Shepperd Center in Atlanta by inserting a feed tube and trach tomorrow. It sounds like they will decrease sedation and give a drug that might help his brain wake. Kari reads every post; he hears your prayers! Please keep praying, he needs you! Adding to my earlier update, he seems in a good physical position; mere survival is not nearly as concerning. Still, not completely out of the woods. We hope that before long we can focus on mental rehab in Shepperd. Sue and I actually put together 3 or 4 hours of sleep in a bed! Kari is unrelenting in being there for him. She makes me so proud!
Sun. Nov. 15, 9 a.m. Update: There is a nice article in the local newspaper. I belive their web address is www.dominionpost.com. I was hoping someone could add the link to the public page set up for him, "Come Together for Ryan Diviney".
Sun. Nov. 15, 8 a.m. Update: Ryan seemed to have a restful night. Although, there is some concern that he has not gone to the bathroom yet. His stomach is quite distended. Hopefully, this is just a gas bubble in his intestine that will work it's way through. He continues to be sedated and hopefully his brain is healing and waking up as he rests. We are so, so appreciative of the prayers and support from all of you. I know it's asking a lot, but please keep up the rally. Kari is relentless in her vigil and is getting every message to him that you post. Everyone, we are eternally grateful.
Sat. Nov. 14 7 p.m. Update: Ryan is having a restful day. Nothing major cropped up and we are hopeful for a good night. His chances of survival are looking good. We continue to look forward to the day when he is taken completely off sedation and his brain begins to wake up. We have every reason to believe this will happen. Kari continues to stay with him and read him everything you post! She's the best! We need your thoughts and prayers!
Fri. Nov. 13, midnight Update: Ryan had another day to heal, and we are so thankful to share this day with him. We have no reason not to continue to hope. We look forward to the day his brain heals enough to bring him out of his unconciousness. The prayers keep him and us strong. I can clearly see that Kari must be his Gaurdian Angel.
Fri. Nov. 13, 11 a.m. Update: If you are visiting Ryan over the next few days, I just wanted to convey the doctor's orders. Because of Swine Flu concerns and his recent development of pneumonia, you are asked to stay behind the glass wall to his room to see him. Sounds like they'll have masks for you to wear too. We understand, and actually appreciate, if you might want to wait until he stabilizes a few more days before seeing him.
Fri. Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Update: MRI results were complicated to understand, but it sounds like there is at least some degree of hope. He is under sedation so his response/ improvement is not clear. We look forward to the day when his brain begins to wake up. We are so grateful for all who rally for his healing. It means souch more than you might realize.
Thurs. Nov. 12, 9 p.m. Update: I need to let all know just how eternally grateful my family is for the outpouring of love and support. WVU is an amazing university; from the President to the students. This school is a strong community and takes these things personally. Ashburn and Broad Run make us so proud! Everyone should expect hugs when we eventually return. Our employers, CNN and WTS International are so generous and supportive. At times I cannot help but cry in gratitude. We feel the love for us and my amazing son surrounding us like a blanket. Please stay with us as we crest each peak; eventually when will stand atop the mountain and cry out in joy. I want you with me when I do.
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