Chester Motocross Rider Raises Funds for Experimental Surgery

TL;DR: A Chester motocross competitor paralyzed in a June 2023 crash is raising money to pursue experimental surgery abroad.

Nic Hayes, a motocross competitor from Chester, suffered a spinal cord injury in a June 2023 crash that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. He had competed in amateur motocross events up and down the East Coast before the accident. Hayes is now raising funds to pursue experimental surgery abroad in hopes of regaining mobility.

Why it matters: The story highlights how a Chesterfield resident is pursuing innovative treatments to overcome a life-altering spinal injury, demonstrating local determination in the face of significant medical challenges.

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