A high school girl, who is being remembered for her drive and ebullience, has died after a sudden cardiac arrest.
Callie Mitchell, a 16-year-old who was heading into her junior year of high school, was at cheerleading camp when she suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. Mitchell attended the camp as of July 24.
A popular cheerleader out of Morton Ranch High School (Katy, TX), Mitchell’s medical emergency took place while she was at Texas A&M University. Mitchell was airlifted to Texas Children’s Hospital.
Mitchell died from the cardiac arrest despite her coach providing CPR.
Michelle and Scott Donahue — Mitchell’s parents — suggest that the cardiac arrest is a result of their daughter’s Long QT. Callie’s parents were in contact with the coach just days before her death.
“If it wasn’t for [the coach], we would have never had the chance to say goodbye,” said Michelle Donahue.
Mitchell’s parents also went on to encourage other Morton Ranch High School parents to purchase EKGs, which are used to monitor potential heart problems.
“For any other parents out there, you know they do physicals every year. … EKGs are not part of a physical. … Get an EKG,” said Scott Donohue.
The 16-year-old’s obituary read:
“Callie was a young lady of many passions. She was a cheerleader who brought cheerfulness to those around her. She was an avid reader and cherished her moments spent with family and friends. Callie also had a special place in her heart for her French bulldogs, Eugene and Ruby.
“A dedicated Taylor Swift fan, Callie loved to drive with the windows open, embracing life’s every moment. Her love for the color pink reflected her vibrant personality. Callie relished the taste of Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Free Birds, queso from any restaurant, and Texas Roadhouse. (RELATED: Pyle RFC Rugby Captain Joseph Gardiner Dies Unexpectedly At 15)
“Callie had a unique connection with time and would make a wish at 11:11 a.m., trusting in the magic of the moment. At church, she was the spirited teenager who always insisted on the front row, reflecting her strong faith and commitment to her beliefs.
“She adorned her car, ‘Faith,’ with a cross hanging from the mirror, symbolizing her unwavering devotion. A natural leader, Callie attended Great Adventure Camp and took on the role of Leader in Training, excited about her future plans to become a counselor there. She aspired to be a child psychologist, reflecting her compassionate and caring nature. Callie was also a member of NCL Star Katy, where she loved to volunteer in the community.”