Student in coma after accidental fall

Saturday, July 12, 2008

A University student studying abroad in Paris during the summer remains in a medically induced coma for treatment, KU officials said Thursday.

Todd Cohen, director of University Relations, said Shannon Tuley, Overland Park junior, was studying in Paris when she suffered from what Paris police are calling an accidental fall Sunday, July 6.

While details about the fall have not been released, Jessie Rood, Overland Park junior and childhood friend of Tuley’s, said doctors treating Tuley estimated she would remain in the coma for anywhere from two weeks to 20 days. Doctors have now reduced the time to 10 to 15 days, Rood said.

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Shannon Tuley Medical Aid Fund

Local Branch: Stanley Bank 7835 W. 151st St. Stanley, KS 66223 913-681-8800

“I don’t know one person who isn’t hopeful for her,” Rood said. “She is one of the most unique people I know.”

Cohen said the University sent one counselor and additional staff to Paris to offer assistance to other students participating in the study abroad program. The University also provided a translator for Tuley’s mother, Laurie Tuley, who is in currently in France with her daughter.

“The University wants to provide support as best as possible,” Cohen said.

Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., is also helping the family acquire a passport for Tuley’s father, J.T. Tuley, and sister, Whitney Tuley, who are still in the United States. Laurie Tuley already had a passport before her daughter’s accident.

Rood said the family hoped to have their passports by either Monday or Tuesday.

Debbie Hoerl, Tuley family friend, established a nonprofit fund in Tuley’s name at Stanley Bank, W. 151st St., Stanley for those who wish to donate to the Tuley family.

All funds will be used for any purpose to benefit the family. Remaining funds may be donated to charity and to set up a scholarship for Shannon, said Rood.

- Edited by Rebekah Scaperlanda

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