This Video was created by Jacob Beichner. Many people have seen this video on my Facebook. It has also been shown to several large groups accompanied by a short speech from Danny during freshman orientation. I have been told that the reaction to the video has been extremely positive and emotionally moving. Thank you very much Jake for making this great video. You have created something that the UB Wrestling family can be proud of...GREAT JOB! I hope that you enjoy this video as much as I have!
Please note that by mistake our athletic trainer Allison Gammell was not included in the video. Allison was the first responder to Dan's injury and played one of the most critical roles in saving Danny from permanent paralysis. Many things had to occur in perfect sequence to save Danny. This sequence began with Allison Gammell and her fast reaction to the injury. Allison reacted immediately and stabilized Dan's head and neck within seconds of the impact. Danny initially resisted and wanted to get back up and continue to wrestle. His exact words were "Let me up, our team needs the (expletive) points...I need to win for the team". Thankfully, Allison recognized that the injury was more serious and refused to let Dan move...if she would have, the results would have been even more catastrophic. Sorry that your picture and name did not appear on the video Allison and thank you very much for all that you do for our wrestlers and what you did for Danny!
Dan with Paul Vecchio and Allison Gammell at Rehab Center near Albany
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