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