It’s been a long road to recovery for Ryan White. The 9-year-old Phils fan made headlines when he was struck by a hit and run driver back in August.
Nearly two months since the horrific accident, Ryan is set to take the mound for the team he loves. He’ll be throwing the ceremonial first pitch at Citizen’s Bank Park on Saturday as the Phils begin the postseason against the Cardinals.
The accident happened on August 4 in San Francisco while Ryan and his family were walking to their hotel room after a game between the Phillies and Giants. Ryan was struck by a Toyota Tundra driving the wrong way down the street. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and treated for a traumatic brain injury, damaged liver, broken pelvis and broken leg. The driver, who fled the scene after hitting Ryan, was later caught and charged with driving under the influence and felony hit and run.
During his first weekend in the hospital, Ryan was visited by Shane Victorino, Charlie Manuel and Ruben Amaro Jr, who brought him autographed Phillies clothing, according to the Inquirer.
As he continued to recover, Ryan was transported to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on August 15. He finally returned to his home in Lower Makefield Township on September 10.
The Inquirer reports that Ryan is currently receiving home schooling from a private tutor provided by the Pennsbury School District and that he’s skyping with his fourth-grade class at Edgewood Elementary School.
Ryan’s mother told the Inquirer her son is doing well, undergoing three therapy sessions a week. He is set for surgery in November for an internal injury.
Ryan is scheduled to throw the first pitch on Saturday at 4:58 p.m. He'll be joined by his 12-year-old brother Kevin.
The Ryan White Trust has been set up to cover medical costs for Ryan, according to the Inquirer. You can mail your contributions to Ryan White, P.O. Box 562, Langhorne, Pa. 19047.
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