Former Boise State football player and current Kuna Middle School teacher Andrew Woodruff had a sudden medical emergency last week, and had to undergo emergency open heart surgery.
His aorta ruptured and it was touch and go, but he is currently at St. Lukeโs recovering from successful surgery. He wants to thank cardiac surgeon Dr. Rachel Heneghan for saving his life!
Woodruff was on the O-line for Boise State from 2005 to 2008. He played right guard in our first Fiesta Bowl win in 2007, and blocked for Kellen Moore his senior year.
He was then drafted to the Canadian Football League, and won two Grey Cups. Thatโs the Canadian version of the Super Bowl.
He came back to Idaho to teach, and heโs now a beloved teacher at Kuna Middle. Heโs a proud dad and husband, too.
GO FUND ME:
gofund.me/f704a348
There is a GO FUND Me to help him and his family during his recovery journey. There is also a link for a meal train.
His family and friends are hoping the community will come together to send him cards of support and encouragement while heโs recovering. Iโm sure his students will want to do that!
You can send those cards and letters to:
Andrew Woodruff
St Lukeโs Hospital
Room 0408
190 E Bannock St.
Boise, Idaho 83712
Get well soon, Andrew. Your students need you back this fall!