Three Months Later, America Comes Together to Pray for 12-Year-Old Xavier Taylor 💙⚾🙏

Three months ago, a routine baseball moment changed 12-year-old Xavier Taylor’s life forever.

Xavier was accidentally struck in the neck by a baseball and collapsed. His heart stopped, and the medical emergency that followed left him in a coma. Three months later, Xavier still has not awakened.

But his family has refused to give up hope.

Tonight, they are asking people across the country to come together at the same time and pray for their son during an effort they are calling “Rise Up and Xave.” The prayer gathering is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Eastern, giving supporters from different communities a chance to unite for one child and one shared hope.

For Xavier’s family, this journey has meant three months of hospital rooms, uncertainty and mornings spent wondering whether today might finally bring a breakthrough.

It has also shown them just how far a community can reach.

People across the country have rallied around Xavier. Bridges have been illuminated in blue. Baseball bats have appeared on front porches. Teams have worn his No. 6. His jersey has been displayed in the dugout.

And thousands of strangers who have never met Xavier have learned his name and begun praying for him.

Through it all, his family’s faith has remained strong.

Tonight’s gathering is another reminder that Xavier’s story has grown far beyond one family. It has become a story shared by communities who continue to stand beside his parents and loved ones during one of the most difficult seasons imaginable.

Supporters are being asked to pray for Xavier’s body and brain, for healing, and for strength for his parents and family. Most of all, they are being asked to pray for the miracle his family continues to believe is possible.

Whatever someone’s personal faith may look like, the meaning behind tonight’s gathering is simple: Xavier’s family does not want to face this fight alone.

After three months of waiting, hoping and believing, they are asking people to stand with them once again.

So tonight, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern, communities across America will have an opportunity to pause and remember one 12-year-old boy.

His name is Xavier.

His number is 6.

And his family is still believing.

Rise up, Xave. 💙⚾🙏