#JUSTINTOUGH: Georgia Bulldogs show support for mauled boy

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – As a Columbia County boy recovers within the hospital after being attacked by three canines, the Georgia Bulldogs had a shock for him.

Justin Gilstrap acquired to speak from the hospital with the nationwide champion Bulldogs’ quarterback, Stetson Bennett.

Justin additionally acquired some items from the staff.

Justin additionally just lately acquired a particular shout-out from head coach Kirby Good.

The 11-year-old is getting an outpouring of assist as he heads into his subsequent surgical procedure Monday.

A number of native companies got here collectively Friday to lift cash for him, and he’s been getting packages from England, Australia and each state in america.

“He’s seeing there’s nonetheless good in individuals and he’s seeing that. It’s gotten him off of the dangerous a part of this and seeing the nice a part of it. Which is what I hoped for,” stated his mother, Erika Stevens.

Three canines attacked him Jan. 6 as he was using his bike simply off Langston Drive in Columbia County. The canines have since been euthanized.

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