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At 12, Tennessee stroke survivor finds hope, home away from home in Atlanta
Long recovery after 10-year-old’s stroke
Stone Gilley was a healthy, typical 10-year-old before the East Tennessee boy’s life was upended by a series of bleeds in his brain.
ATLANTA – Stone Gilley of Chattanooga is 120 miles from home, working his way back.
“If you didn’t know, you would never know that Stone has been through everything he’s been through,” his mother Sara Gilley says.
She and her 12-year-old are at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s outpatient rehabilitation program for two weeks.
“This is our second round of robotics intensive (rehabilitation therapy),” Gilley says.
Stone Gilley at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta during a session of his outpatient rehabilitation program. (FOX 5)
Dog alerts family to 10-year-old’s stroke
The Gilleys lives changed in August 2022, when Stone and his twin sister, Sadie, were 10.
Their family dog, Princess, woke Sara, agitated and barking.
“She’s our little hero,” she says. “She woke me up about 5:15 in the morning to let me know something was wrong with Stone. He was breathing weirdly from the hallway. And come to find out, he had a ruptured aneurysm in his sleep and two strokes.”
Stone Gilley, at 10, was rushed to Children’s at Erlanger after suffering a stroke. (Supplied)
Stone Gilley, who was non-responsive, was rushed to Children’s Hospital at Erlanger.
“We were in the PICU for four weeks when he had a third stroke from vasospasms,” Sara Gilley says. “So, he lost all function in his body.”
10-year-old in a coma following stroke
Stone Gilley, at 10, was rushed to Children’s at Erlanger after suffering a stroke. (Supplied)
Stone was in a medically induced coma for weeks, and when they tried to bring him out of it, his mother says, it was a struggle.
“We couldn’t get him to come to, until we got his twin sister, Sadie, on the phone,” she says. “And, she said, ‘All right, Bubba, it’s time to wake up,’ And he did. And we were able to extubate him then.”
The brain bleeding had done a lot of damage.
“He couldn’t talk,” Sara Gilley says. “He couldn’t eat. He couldn’t move. He couldn’t move somewhat on his left side, but not much.”
Sadie sits next to her twin brother’s bed after he suffered a stroke. (Supplied)
That is when the Gilleys found themselves at Children’s Healthcare for their first six-week stay.
“They told us that he was going to walk out of there,” his mother says, her voice choking. “I didn’t believe him, but he did.”
Ronald McDonald House helps family of 10-year-old stroke victim
Each time they come back to Atlanta, the Gilleys stay at the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House near Scottish Rite.
“It’s like a home away from home,” Stone Gilley says.
Stone Gilley at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta during a session of his outpatient rehabilitation program. (FOX 5)
On weekends, Sadie and their dad come to Ronald McDonald House, too.
“Just to have a clean, comfortable place to be in the midst of a very difficult time is, there’s no way to tell you how important it is to people like us,” Sara Gilley says.
And with each visit, Stone Gilley is making progress.
“His numbers from last year to this year are incredible,” his mother says. “You can see that he has gained a lot of strength and function in what seem like little, tiny ways, but are really big ways to us. So, he’s made a huge, huge comeback.”
Stone Gilley walks out of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta after a session of his outpatient rehabilitation program. (FOX 5)
Sara Gilley says Stone and Sadie have taught her to celebrate every small step.
“We look at life, at the big things, the big events, graduation and marriage, but every moment, from the moment they wake up to the moment they lay their head down and everything in between is precious,” Gilley says. “Be in it, be in every second of it, because life can change in an instant.”
Stone Gilley is now back in school with his twin sister.
On March 11, 2024, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities celebrated its 45th anniversary.
The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 11, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 11 drawing
08-10-14-45-59, Powerball: 05, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from July 11 drawing
15-17-29-44-46, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from July 11 drawing
Morning: 3-0-3, Wild: 0
Midday: 4-9-4, Wild: 9
Evening: 2-5-2, Wild: 7
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from July 11 drawing
Morning: 2-8-8-0, Wild: 5
Midday: 9-7-5-5, Wild: 5
Evening: 7-9-7-0, Wild: 2
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily Tennessee Jackpot numbers from July 11 drawing
01-11-13-14-17
Check Daily Tennessee Jackpot payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from July 11 drawing
05-07-17-26-28, Powerball: 05
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 11 drawing
04-13-14-30-39, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Tennessee Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket, a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of social security number to P.O. Box 290636, Nashville, TN 37229. Prize claims less than $600 do not require a claim form. Please include contact information on prizes claimed by mail in the event we need to contact you.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID and proof of social security number to any of these locations:
Nashville Headquarters & Claim Center: 26 Century Blvd., Nashville, TN 37214, 615-254-4946 in the (615) and (629) area, 901-466-4946 in the (901) area, 865-512-4946 in the (865) area, 423-939-7529 in the (423) area or 1-877-786-7529 (all other areas in Tennessee). Outside Tennessee, dial 615-254-4946. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Knoxville District Office: Cedar Springs Shopping Center, 9298 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922, (865) 251-1900. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Chattanooga District Office: 2020 Gunbarrel Rd., Suite 106, Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 308-3610. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Memphis District Office: Chiles Plaza, 7424 U.S. Highway 64, Suite 104, Memphis, TN 38133, (901) 322-8520. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://tnlottery.com/.
When are the Tennessee Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3, 4: Daily at 9:28 a.m. (Morning) and 12:28 p.m. CT (Midday), except for Sunday. Evening game daily, seven days a week, at 6:28 p.m. CT.
- Daily Tennessee Jackpot: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Tennessee Cash: 10:34 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Powerball Double Play: 10:30 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Tennessean editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Former Tennessee Football Position Coach Beats Out Vols For Commitment of Elite Recruit | Rocky Top Insider
Tennessee football made the final cut for one of the top linebackers in the class of 2027, Roman Igwebuike, but couldn’t seal the deal. Instead, he’s taking his talents to Notre Dame as he announced his commitment to the Irish on Saturday evening.
It was a former Josh Heupel Era UT position coach who led the charge for Igwebuike, as well. Brian Jean-Mary, the Vols’ linebackers coach from 2021-23, now leads the linebacker room at Notre Dame and was the primary recruiter for Igwebuike.
Jean-Mary left Tennessee for a position at Michigan as defensive run game coordinator/linebackers coach. However, with the coaching change in Ann Arbor this offseason, he landed on his feet and joined the Irish’s staff as Marcus Freeman’s run game coordinator/linebackers coach.
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Igwebuike is one of the top linebackers in the class of 2027. On 247 Composite, he ranks as the No. 123 player in the country, No. 9 linebacker and No. 8 player from the state of Illinois. He is from Chicago, where he plays for Mount Carmel.
“Well-rounded linebacker that has a chance to be a linchpin in the middle for a College Football Playoff hopeful after a productive prep career outside of Chicago,” 247 director of scouting Andrew Ivins wrote. “Looks the part with a muscular 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame. Sees it well from the shelf as he reads his keys and flows to the football. Navigates busy intersections at a higher level and can slip underneath blocks. Comfortable dropping into space and is rather effective as a spy…”
Igwebuike’s primary recruiter at Tennessee was linebackers coach William Inge. He has made trips to Knoxville to see the Vols, including the Orange and White Game this past April, but never announced an official visit to UT.
Tennessee currently holds 16 commitments in the 2027 class, which ranks 43rd in the country on 247. This features two linebackers, both legacies, in four-star Kenneth Simon II and three-star JP Peace.
Tennessee freshman forward Chris Washington Jr met with the local media earlier this week in his first press conference after committing and signing with the Vols back in the spring.
Washington discussed why he chose Tennessee, what position he has mostly been working at this summer and much more. Here’s everything Washington said.
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On what led to him de-committing from Alabama, eventually committing to Tennessee
“Honestly, I just felt like that for me and my family, that was just the best decision for me. And I found my right school, I feel like.”
On his first impressions of the team
“Like I said, me and the guys, we came a long way just from this first month, you know, getting help from DeWayne, and the team, it’s just been a blessing.”
On what the first month has been like for him personally
“Honestly, just getting better day by day. Coach Barnes, he’s coaching me hard. So honestly, just stacking days, just getting better day by day.”
On what Rick Barnes is harping on with him right now
“My defense. The whole country know I can score the ball, so just me, just working on my rotations, being right in the gaps. Defense.”
On what position he is working at.
“Right now, they got me playing four.”
On if they sold development based on his film or Tennessee’s track record
“I mean, honestly, just the track record of like guys he did put in the league, you know what I’m saying? I want to be pro, so like I said, I came to Tennessee, I felt like they’re gonna get me there, he’s gonna get me there.”
On who have been the verbal leaders on the team
“My boy DeWayne and my boy Kenbell (Duncan Campball), them two. They’ve been kind of really helping me.”
On how Tennessee sophomore forward DeWayne Brown has helped the newcomers understand what it’s like to play for the Vols
“I be in practice sometimes, I’ll get lost and he’ll kind of just help me a little bit. I mean, honestly, him just guiding us when we mess up.”
On his relationship with the rest of his freshman class: Manny Green, Ralph Scott and Marquis Clark; if he knew about them on the AAU circuit
“It’s been a great relationship. I didn’t play those guys on the circuit, so for us to be all on the same team, it’s a good thing.”
On playing AAU basketball in Knoxville; if that helped his decision
“It’s great, you know? It’s just amazing, honestly. I’m just glad to be here.”
On how he is liking the new Adidas uniforms
“I’m loving it. We’re in Adidas gear. I’m liking it, I’m loving it.”
On his strengths on offense
“I’d say getting to the rim, getting to my spots, and my (ability) to catch and shoot.”
On where his spots are
“Really just getting to the mid-range, getting down hill.”
On watching last year’s Vols get drafted
“Coach Barnes, him getting those guys there, I know my time’s gonna come.”
On his freshman class
“Oh, we got the best class, I feel like, honestly. We got a good class.”
Why he feels Tennessee has the best freshman class
“Shoot, we all can score, honestly. (Barnes) recruited a lot of scores this year. Even our freshman class, we can all get a bucket.”
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