Xavier Taylor Is Still Fighting: A Community Holds Onto Hope

Maple Shade, New Jersey, continues to hold onto hope for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor.
More than two months have passed since his life changed during warmups before a youth baseball game.
On May 26, a baseball struck Xavier in the neck, causing him to collapse and go into cardiac arrest.
He was rushed by air to a hospital, where his fight has continued ever since.
Tonight, there is no major medical breakthrough to report.
But his family has refused to give up hope.
They are asking people everywhere to join them in prayer and fasting for Xavier’s healing.
Their prayers are for renewed strength, complete recovery, and full restoration.
Across the community, support for Xavier has been extraordinary.
Bridges have been illuminated in blue in his honor.
Baseball bats have appeared outside homes as symbols of solidarity.
His teammates have carried his No. 6 throughout the season.
His jersey has remained close to the dugout, keeping his presence with the team.
Each gesture carries the same message: Xavier has not been forgotten.
His family continues to believe that better days are possible.
His teammates continue to honor him.
And a community continues to stand beside the young boy at the center of their prayers.
After so many difficult weeks, hope remains stronger than fear.
Xavier is still fighting, his family is still believing, and countless people are still hoping alongside them.
Tonight, the Maple Shade community continues to hold Xavier and his loved ones close in thought and prayer.