How you can help the 7-year-old who was struck by a car in Patton Township
Evan was outside playing with some other children along
Evan was struck by a car at about noon on
His broken leg needed surgery, Askins said, as the break happened near his hip. Doctors have told her he'll need to use a wheelchair and a walker for the next three to four months.
"He's doing really great," Askins said, adding that his cuts and scrapes are healing well. "I'm really proud of him."
Evan has been home since Saturday, she said, after showing doctors that, with her help, he's still able to make it up and down stairs. He's a bit more cautious of cars now, however.
"We had to catch a bus from the house, and he was nervous going out to the road. There are no sidewalks out there," Askins said. "He was saying, 'Mom, be careful, there are cars coming.' I told him, 'I won't let you get hit.'
"He won't be crossing the street without an adult anytime soon."
Askins also commended the local community for its help and donations, but said that some extra funds are still be needed to help with the cost of Evan's wheelchair and walker, which are not covered by insurance. She set up a fundraiser through Facebook with the goal of
"Everyone's really proud of his recovery," she said.
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