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Felicia Aiyoetan diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome

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So sad, at least treatments are getting better. A friend of mind has this and she is doing really well. Best wishes to this young lady.
 

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Whenever I hear of Marfan syndrome, I can't help but think of Flo Hyman, the volleyball legend who died after collapsing during a match in Japan. At first she was reported to have suffered a heart attack. The cause was later revealed to be an aortic dissection brought on by undiagnosed Marfan syndrome.

We can certainly be grateful that Felicia's condition was caught in time. Her letter to Virginia fans is heartrending, but it also reveals her character and the support she's found through her basketball journey, which will hopefully help her navigate both the illness and her new direction in life.
 
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Whenever I hear of Marfan syndrome, I can't help but think of Flo Hyman, the volleyball legend who died after collapsing during a match in Japan. At first she was reported to have suffered a heart attack. The cause was later revealed to be an aortic dissection brought on by undiagnosed Marfan syndrome.

We can certainly be grateful that Felicia's condition was caught in time. Her letter to Virginia fans is heartrending, but it also reveals her character and the support she's found through her basketball journey, which will hopefully help her navigate both the illness and her new direction in life.
I couldn’t agree with your comments more. I cried upon reading her letter. I saw her at a UVA football game a couple of weeks ago and she acted fine. Wonder when she found out?
 

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Very sad to hear. I wish her the very best.
 

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I'm sorry to hear that. I've been following her since her freshman year and thought she had a lot of potential.
 
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Most unfortunate for this young lady. I hope UVA can find a way for her to continue her education.
 
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Most unfortunate for this young lady. I hope UVA can find a way for her to continue her education.

I was wondering about that myself. Will the university allow her to keep her scholarship??
 

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I was wondering about that myself. Will the university allow her to keep her scholarship??
Most athletic scholarships are renewed at the conclusion of the season for the following year. For Fee that would have been last April. This being her senior year I'm pretty sure UVA will allow her to complete her studies. Good luck to her and God bless.
 
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