Central High Honors Alumnus $2,000 donated towards Gales’ recuperation

One of the primary focuses in Devon Gales’ recovery is what can be done for his family, and Central High School did just that.
The Central High Football field honored their alumnus, Devon Gales, as they painted the two universities that has their hearts set on his recovery.
Former Central High School standout and current SU Sophomore wide receiver Gales sustained a serious neck injury during the Southern versus Georgia game on September 26, 2015 in Athens, Georgia.
A crew at Central High School spent countless hours painting both end zones. One of the endzones features the Southern University logo and the other features the University of Georgia logo. Both universities have played a key role in ensuring the health of Gales and the future of his vitality.
Besides the two logos on the opposite side of the field, they also etched both of his numbers midfield, 33 for Southern and 5 for the number he wore on his football jersey while at Central.
Astounded with the fields in his honor, Gales tweets to the universities and mass media functions, “Did you see this?”
He also tweets, “Shout out to the Central High Wildcats, I’m honored.”
Christmas doesn’t just happen once a year.
Gales’ former coach, Sid Edwards, said an interview wouldn’t be long enough to describe Devon’s true character.
“Make no mistake about it Devon Gales is a unique human being,” he said. “A very special person. God broke the mold when they made him, not just any coaches’ dream, but just anybody’s dream person to be around.”
As the game went underway, Friday night, classmates went through the stands full of fans and gathered donations to assist with his recovery. Other coaches and fans purchased T-shirts bearing his high school number. The proceeds from the shirts also go towards the recovery fund.
Overall those leaders raised $2,000 towards his recovery.
Gales currently resides at the hospital in complete jubilance and awe as the Wildcat and Jaguar Nation await his recovery.
His family can receive aid through the Devon Gales fund and Southern University has set up a fund in his honor. Visit www.gojagsports.com for more information.