Community unites to support quadriplegic Joliet man after life-altering accident
JOLIET, Ill. - An entire community is getting behind a young man who became a quadriplegic after a devastating accident.
The Joliet Slammers will donate proceeds from their weekend game to help.
Joliet resident Sean Horst, 23, sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2021. He broke his neck while diving into a pool at a Fourth of July party.
This Sunday, the Joliet Slammers are marking the two-year anniversary of Horst's homecoming with $6 dollar game tickets.
Five of those dollars will go to Horst to help cover what insurance won't, including his participation in adaptive sports.
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"I've gone to Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Center," said Horst. "They have opened my eyes to a whole new sport that I never thought I'd be able to do."
The fundraiser is being hosted by the non-profit Help Hope Live.
Tickets are on sale now for Sunday's game and fans can purchase an additional bracelet for $4 to benefit Horst.
The first pitch is at 6:05 p.m.