Chester motocross rider paralyzed in crash raises funds for experimental surgery abroad

Chester motocross rider paralyzed in crash raises funds for experimental surgery abroad details the story of Nic Hayes, a motocross rider whose June 25, 2023 practice crash left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Hayes, from Chester, was taken by medical flight to VCU Medical Center with a broken neck, and his prognosis was described as poor. After months of adjustment, he said he still cannot move his legs and relies on parents and friends for daily needs, including personal hygiene. His father Jim helps with tasks, while his mother Diana manages meals and support; his life also centers on his children, Ryan and Emerson. The article says Hayes is now fundraising for experimental surgery abroad to help him regain mobility. It also recounts a history of injuries, including broken wrists, broken legs, broken ribs, and a removed spleen, before this crash.