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3 days ago
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Bethany community comes together to grant 5-year-old boys Make-A-Wish
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Community members came together Thursday to support a special young boy. Yard Goats, Make-A-Wish celebrate World Wish Day WPLR's Chaz and AJ, Connecticut Make-A-Wish and the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department teamed up to help raise money for 5-year-old Teddy, a Bethany resident who was diagnosed with cancer when he was just eight months old. Teddy loves giraffes, dance parties and Hot Wheels. His one Make-A-Wish wish was to have a backyard race track — a dream that will soon become a reality. Since the beginning of his journey, the outpouring of love and support that we and Teddy has received… we can't even describe,' Cara Hutchinson said. 'We are forever grateful to everybody, the amount of love. It's such a beautiful thing.' 'He is going to have this as not only as something he can remember today,' Tara Navara, chief development officer for Make-A-Wish, said. 'It's a memory that's going to continue for a lifetime, as he experiences his wish in his own backyard.' The $10,000 needed for Teddy's backyard race track wish was raised in less than 30 hours. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
09-04-2025
- Health
- CBC
Injury-plagued Winnipeg Jets prospect retires from hockey due to hereditary disorder
Social Sharing Chaz Lucius, a first-round draft choice of the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, announced his retirement from hockey on Tuesday after recently being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. In a statement, Lucius said EDS is "a hereditary disorder that affects the connective tissue that stabilizes and supports the joints and organs throughout the body." "As I struggled with incurring and recovering from various joints injuries over the last several years, I thought I was just unlucky," he said. "With this diagnosis of EDS, I now realize that my body impacted by EDS could not handle the physical nature of playing hockey. Given this condition, my injury history, and the physical nature of hockey, I have been medically advised not to continue to play." The 21-year-old from Lawrence, Kan., had spent the last two-plus seasons with the Jets' American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Lucius had nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 games for the Moose in 2024-25. He last played on Feb. 9. "After much discussion and consultation with Chaz, his representatives, and medical professionals, the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club fully supports his difficult decision to retire," the Winnipeg Jets said in a statement. "Chaz's condition and struggles with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome put him at risk of injury if he continues to play at the professional level, so we understand his choice." Lucius played one year of collegiate hockey in the U.S., with the University of Minnesota in 2021-22, where he had 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 24 games for the Gophers. He also played junior hockey for the Western Hockey League's Portland Winterhawks in 2022-23, recording 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in just six games. The six-foot-two, 185-pound centre also competed for the U.S. at the 2023 world junior championship, where he had seven points (five goals, two assists) in seven games as the Americans won bronze.
Fox News
09-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
NHL first-round pick retires at age 21 due to tissue disorder diagnosis
An NHL prospect was forced to hang up his skates before ever playing for the team that drafted him. Chaz Lucius, a first-round pick four years ago, announced his retirement Tuesday due to an Ehlers-Danlos syndrome diagnosis. Lucius was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets with the 18th overall selection and had been playing for their AHL affiliate. "I thought I was just unlucky. With this diagnosis of EDS, I now realize that my body could not handle the physical nature of playing hockey," Lucius said in a statement. "Given this condition, my injury history, and the physical nature of hockey, I have been medically advised not to continue to play." Lucius said that he had been dealing with joint injuries over the years and had difficulty recovering from them. "I feel blessed to have experienced all that hockey gave me over the years even though I am crushed that I cannot continue to pursue my dream of playing in the NHL," he said. "After much discussion and consultation with Chaz, his representatives, and medical professionals, the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club fully supports his difficult decision to retire," the Jets said in a statement. "Chaz's condition and struggles with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) put him at risk of injury if he continues to play at the professional level, so we understand his choice. We wish Chaz all the best in his efforts to be an advocate for those dealing with EDS and hope for a bright future in front of him." Lucius was a member of the United States National Development Program before playing at the University of Minnesota for the 2021-22 season. He competed in the 2023 World Juniors where he and the United States won a bronze medal. During his time in the AHL, Lucius, a center, played in just 54 games, recording seven goals and 20 assists. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
New York Times
09-04-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Winnipeg Jets prospect Chaz Lucius retires from hockey at age 21 for medical reasons
Chaz Lucius, a first-round pick by the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, retired from professional hockey Tuesday after being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Lucius, 21, never played in the NHL but scored seven goals and 27 points in 54 AHL games for the Manitoba Moose, the Jets' top minor league affiliate. 'Recently, I was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) which is a hereditary disorder that affects the connective tissue that stabilizes and supports the joints and organs throughout the body,' Lucius said in a statement on social media from his agency, Newport Sports. On behalf of Chaz Lucius and his family. We would like to congratulate Chaz and his family on all his career accomplishments and wish him all the best in his next chapter. — Newport Sports (@TheHockeyAgency) April 8, 2025 'As I struggled with incurring and recovering from various joint injuries over the past several years, I had thought I was just unlucky. With this diagnosis of EDS, I now realize that my body impacted by EDS could not handle the physical nature of playing hockey,' he continued. According to the Cleveland Clinic, EDS is 'a genetic condition that makes your body's connective tissue weaker than it should be.' It also explains that EDS usually impacts the skin and joints. There is no cure, but EDS is not life-threatening once a person learns to manage symptoms and prevent potentially dangerous complications. Advertisement Lucius, a center, was ranked as the top Jets prospect in 2023 by The Athletic's Murat Ates. However, even then, injuries were a concern. Ates wrote this as part of his 2023 rankings: 'Chaz Lucius needs to stay healthy. He's finished three straight seasons on the sidelines and, at 20 years old, can already name his shoulder, knee and ankle as 'body parts repaired by surgery.'' Lucius had fallen to eighth among Jets prospects only a year later — primarily because of his inability to stay healthy. The Jets, also in a statement, said they supported Lucius' retirement. 'After much discussion and consultation with Chaz, his representatives, and medical professionals, the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club fully supports his difficult decision to retire. Chaz's condition and struggles with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) put him at risk of injury if he continues to play at the professional level, so we understand his choice. We wish Chaz all the best in his efforts to be an advocate for those dealing with EDS and hope for a bright future in front of him.' Lucius reiterated that he looks forward 'to being an advocate for those suffering with EDS and to all that is ahead of me.'
