16-year-old dies a week after being found unconscious
A Texas teenager has tragically died after she was suddenly found unconscious while she was away at a cheerleading camp.
Callie Marie Mitchell, from Katy, was discovered passed out by her coach at a camp at Texas A&M University. Coach Lorraine Eberly was forced to perform CPR on the teen before she was rushed to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. She lay in a coma for a week before she passed away on August 1.
Callie's devastated parents credited Coach Eberly with giving them the "chance to say goodbye" to their daughter who "always wanted to be a friend to anyone and everyone," according to her father.
Speaking to Katy Magazine, Callie's dad Scott said "You could hear the joy and happiness in her voice," while his daughter was away at camp. She began cheerleading at the age of just two and last week she was honoured by the Universal Cheerleading
Association and named an Honorary Lifetime All-American Cheerleader.
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Callie Mitchell and her dad Scott (Morton Ranch High School)He revealed his daughter likely passed away due to Long QT syndrome, which Mayo Clinic describes as "a heart signaling disorder that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats." Callie never showed any warning signs prior to her cardiac arrest.
Scott urged parents to get an electrocardiogram (ECG). "For any other parents out there, you know they do physicals every year... EKGs are not part of a physical... get an EKG."
Justin Castleberry, one of Callie's former coaches, added: "Some kids you connect with on a different level and Callie was one of those kids. She brought joy and light to the room and to everyone she encountered.
Callie Mitchell likely died from complications with Long QT syndrome (Morton Ranch High School)"You dream of coaching the kids that you are so well connected with. When you coach, you don’t just coach the kid, but you become part of their family."
Callie's mum Michelle said in interviews her daughter's religious faith was extremely important to her and she even named her car 'Faith.'
Michelle, an assistant principal at Ranch High School, said to KHOU her teen girl was "like sunshine."
Callie's obituary said she was a "young lady of many passions" and "She was a cheerleader who brought cheerfulness to those around her.
Michelle said her daughter's faith was extremely important to her (Morton Ranch High School)It read: "She was an avid reader and cherished her moments spent with family and friends. Callie also had a special place in her heart for her French bulldogs, Eugene and Ruby. A dedicated Taylor Swift fan, Callie loved to drive with the windows open, embracing life's every moment. Her love for the color pink reflected her vibrant personality. Callie relished the taste of Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Free Birds, queso from any restaurant, and Texas Roadhouse.
"Callie had a unique connection with time and would make a wish at 11:11 a.m., trusting in the magic of the moment. At church, she was the spirited teenager who always insisted on the front row, reflecting her strong faith and commitment to her beliefs."
Over $34,000 has been raised for Callie's family as she leaves behind her siblings siblings, Colby Mitchell, Luke Mitchell, Alex Donahue, Kelsey Donahue, Destiny Donahue, and Makenna Donahue.
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Tributes to the teen have poured in since she passed away. One tribute to Callie read: "Our hearts are broken at the loss of our sweet Callie “Caliope”. She was a bright light every time she entered a room - you couldn’t help but smile as she gave you a big hug to say hi! A dear, dear friend to Macy… a bond that Macy will always hold close to her heart. Callie lifted everyone up around her - she was a true friend."
Another added: "My sincere condolences on the loss of such a beautiful and sweet soul. Callie will always be remembered and forever missed."
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