Taylorsville High School student fighting for her life in ICU following stroke

TAYLORSVILLE — Tyler Fresquez describes his younger sister, Mia Ramirez, as kind, athletic and adventurous.

"She loves makeup. She loves her friends," she said. "She loves softball. Every time we play a sport, she beats me. Don't ask me why I lose to a 15-year-old in basketball, but I do."

On Tuesday morning, Tyler's stepfather went into Mia's room when he hadn't her getting ready for school and found Mia on the ground, unconscious.

"She wasn't able to talk, wasn't able to move. It kind of threw the family into immediate panic," Fresquez said.

Mia was rushed to the hospital and placed in the ICU.

"It's not something that you would ever expect to happen to a young girl, especially a 15-year-old," Fresquez said.

Fresquez said his sister was otherwise perfectly healthy, so doctors are trying to figure out the cause of the stroke. But he's confident that she'll pull through.

"She is probably the bravest person in our family for sure, and that's why I think she will make it through this fight," he said.

Fresquez said he's grateful for those who have rallied around his family.

"It's a complete blessing to be shown this much love, and it shows that when a bad thing happens, it draws people together, and the community is able to support each other and help each other in difficult times," he said.

There is a GoFundMe* to help Mia's family with medical expenses. Her softball team will also hold a fundraiser on Sept. 28, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Vista Softball Fields.

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