New law aims to protect student athletes, following the death of a Waukesha teen
WAUSAU, Wi. (WAOW)-- The death of a Wisconsin teen is paving the way to save lives statewide.
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WAUSAU, Wi. (WAOW)-- The death of a Wisconsin teen is paving the way to save lives statewide.
Governor Evers signed the Kai Lermer Bill Tuesday to help raise awareness of the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest in youth athletes.
Family of athlete who died suddenly seeks life-saving legislation WAUKESHA, Wis. - Waukesha North High School junior Kai Lermer died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition. He was just 16 years old. Now, his family is taking a big step to ensure no parent has to experience a loss like theirs. Lermer died in April 2019 after playing basketball with friends at a park in Waukesha. "Sudden cardiac arrest is the number one killer of student-athletes," said Michael Lermer, Kai's father. Kai's condition went undiagnosed. His father is now hopeful he can save other families from similar trage...