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Username Post: Pat Behan - Horrible News        (Topic#26452)
Andy Spencer 
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08-10-22 05:53 PM - Post#343863    

One of the recruiting experts I follow posted that Pat Behan has been diagnosed with ALS. If someone posted this already, apologies for the duplication. Prayers to Pat and his family.

 
MrPhillie 
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08-10-22 07:16 PM - Post#343866    
    In response to Andy Spencer

If true, this is tragic news and so sad. Peace and prayers to Pat and his family.

 
Bison137 
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08-10-22 10:35 PM - Post#343870    
    In response to MrPhillie

I'm hoping that the original source has the story wrong, but I fear it is accurate. Prayers to Pat and his family.




 
BisonRoadWarrior 
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08-10-22 11:52 PM - Post#343873    
    In response to Bison137

Sadly, it's confirmed. Per a tweet from his sister, he was diagnosed three months ago.

Here's a website Pat and family created to educate people on ALS and facilitate donations for his care:

https://www.behanstrong.com/


 
Bison137 
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08-11-22 12:04 PM - Post#343886    
    In response to BisonRoadWarrior

Statement from Pat Flannery:

https://twitter.com/Pat_J_Flannery/status /15577272...




 
JPM 
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08-14-22 11:33 PM - Post#344026    
    In response to Bison137

Statement from Dave Paulsen:

https://twitter.com/paulsendave/status/15 590163360...



 
Maryland Bison 
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08-18-22 10:00 AM - Post#344097    
    In response to JPM

Long article in the Washington Post:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/08/18/a...



 
MrPhillie 
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08-19-22 08:38 AM - Post#344147    
    In response to Maryland Bison

What a great article…heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. Strength and peace to Pat and his family.

 
Bison89 
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08-22-22 11:11 AM - Post#344177    
    In response to MrPhillie

I am so sorry to hear this news. My prayers go out to Pat.
New season, new team, new dream . . .


 
BisonRoadWarrior 
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09-11-22 06:31 PM - Post#344565    
    In response to Bison89

Check out this fundraiser auction for Pat Behan. Some pretty neat stuff up for sale for a great cause:
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/100993/ au...


 
Maryland Bison 
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01-04-23 08:19 PM - Post#348885    
    In response to BisonRoadWarrior

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01/04/p...

 
Bison137 
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02-28-23 01:11 AM - Post#352716    
    In response to Maryland Bison

WCAC Championship Game:

“ St. John’s 65, Paul VI 63. An amazing basketball game between two skilled, tough teams. Daquan Davis made a driving layup with 3.8 seconds left. At the end, Pat Behan hugged assistant coach Patrick O’Connor and blinked away tears.”


St. John’s is now 29-2 and was ranked 16th in the nation. The win tonight over 28-2 Paul VI -ranked 4th in the nation - avenged one of St. John’s two losses.









 
Bucknellbisonfan21 
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03-01-23 08:32 AM - Post#352764    
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Behan feature last night on Scott Van Pelts “One Big Thing”

https://twitter.com/stanfordsteve82/statu s/1630804...

 
NoMoney89 
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03-01-23 09:48 AM - Post#352766    
    In response to Bucknellbisonfan21

  • Bucknellbisonfan21 Said:
Behan feature last night on Scott Van Pelts “One Big Thing”

https://twitter.com/stanfordsteve82/statu s/1630804...



That was really well done

 
JPM 
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03-01-23 07:20 PM - Post#352823    
    In response to NoMoney89

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02/27/s...


Behan's St. John team beat Paul VI last night in the WCAC final 65-63.

Some are calling it one of the best high school basketball games ever played in the DC Catholic League.

 
MrPhillie 
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03-01-23 07:45 PM - Post#352825    
    In response to JPM

That’s awesome

 
BisonRoadWarrior 
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03-25-23 11:27 PM - Post#355101    
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On Sunday morning, ESPN SportsCenter will air a feature on Pat Behan, titled "Nothing Else Matters." It's supposed to run between 8 and 10am ET on ESPN.

Here's the trailer:
https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=3592689 6

 
Maryland Bison 
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Pat Behan - Horrible News
06-15-23 09:03 AM - Post#356804    
    In response to BisonRoadWarrior

Twitter update on Pat's condition:

As we highlighted yesterday, @synapticure offers Pat a great deal of help and guidance as he and his care team navigate through the daily challenges that ALS presents. But what does a day look like for Pat currently?

Unfortunately Pat is no longer able to ingest food orally. A large portion of his diet has been 10 daily cartons of Kate Farms supplements, which he consumes through a feeding tube located in his abdomen. Along with the feeding tube he utilizes a cough assist machine, suction machine and a noninvasive BiPap to assist with his breathing a majority of the day.

Fatigue is constant and even some of the simplest tasks requires assistance, as he has lost function in his arms and hands. Communicating has become increasingly difficult as Pat’s voice gets weaker; he often slurs his words.

Each day, Pat generally has at least one appointment on his schedule (OT, PT, respiratory therapy, etc), and often multiple. He takes daily doses of medications such as Radicava, Relyvrio and Riluzole aimed at slowing the progression of his disease, as well as medications that aim to assist with his physical and mental health. All the while he has a professional caregiver with him, 24-7.

We will continue to #PunchBack4Pat.

https://twitter.com/BehanStrong/status/16 693235879...

Edited by Maryland Bison on 06-15-23 09:04 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

 
MrPhillie 
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06-15-23 11:35 AM - Post#356808    
    In response to Maryland Bison

So sad. Prayers for Pat and his family.

 
Bison89 
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06-26-23 12:47 PM - Post#356961    
    In response to MrPhillie

I can't even imagine being in that position. My heart continues to go out to Pat and his family.
New season, new team, new dream . . .


 
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