Houle was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a condition that results when heavy exercise leads muscle cells to leak enzymes and proteins. Rhabdo can lead to kidney failure and death. Drinking plenty of water can help hold off rhabdomyolysis. “Drink lots of water and also listen to your body and seek help if something is wrong,” said the teenager.
While Houle will miss the entire football season, he will be able to snap pictures of games with his new Apple iPhone. When word of the incident reached Apple CEO Tim Cook, the executive took some time out to personally call the teenager. Not only did Cook offer the student a brand new iPhone, he also gave him an internship at Apple for next summer.