ding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” max_width=”640px” width=”100%” height=”100%”] “Thank you everybody for everything, I‘m glad to be home it’s been, it’s been a rough, rough journey,” says Israel “Izzy” Ramirez from the couch at his home as his dog leans on him for attention. Izzy is a fighter, he’s come a long […]

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“Thank you everybody for everything, I‘m glad to be home it’s been, it’s been a rough, rough journey,” says Israel “Izzy” Ramirez from the couch at his home as his dog leans on him for attention.

Izzy is a fighter, he’s come a long way since suffering a brain aneurysm on September 27th. The Rancho Mirage High School linebackers’ number 30 became a rallying cry in the form of “30 strong” that united the team, community and even rivals.

His teammates never gave up hope and have dedicated the season to him.

Beloved Rancho Mirage High School Linebacker is Home from Hospital