Our Story
November 21, 2001
William Hickox is born
The beginning of Will's story
March 7, 2023
Will gets sick at college
Flu-like symptoms lead to hospital visit
March 9, 2023
Will stops breathing
Intubated and in critical condition
April 15, 2023
First signs of improvement
Will begins breathing without full ventilator support
May 10, 2023
Condition improves
Downgraded from critical to stable
May 11, 2023
Transfer to Acute Care
Will moves to Acute Care Center
June 1, 2023
Rehabilitation begins
Will moves to Burke Rehabilitation Center
July 19, 2023
Will comes home
Finally returns home after months in hospitals
July 23, 2023
Setback
Develops infection, returns to hospital
July 27, 2023
Returns home again
Released from hospital with home IV antibiotics
July 29, 2023
Billy's Will Power Volleyball Tournament
Community fundraiser to support Will's needs
January 7, 2025
Suffolk Times Sports Person of the Year
Will receives prestigious award