Waretown Fundraising Event For Lacey Man Paralyzed In Crash

WARETOWN, NJ — Matt Muckelston continues to recover weeks after suffering serious injuries in an off-road vehicle accident. A fundraising event gives the community another way to help.

A "Dine and Donate" event will take place all day Monday, Sept. 16 at Breakers Kitchen & Tap (537 Route 9, Waretown). Ten percent of all profits for the whole day will support Muckelston.

Muckelston fractured and dislocated his C4 and C5 vertebrae in a RZR accident Aug. 18. He still can't move his legs, and he has little movement in his hands and fingers, according to an update on the Facebook event. Read more: Lacey Man Stays Determined To Fight Paralysis After Crash

"Matt is being very strong throughout this long and stressful process, and still continues to stay positive and put a smile on everyone’s face everyday!" the event says.

Muckelston needs help with medical bills. A GoFundMe has raised about $29,000 for him as of Friday morning.

At the fundraiser, you can purchase the following to support Muckelston from 4-9 p.m. (cash only):

• t-shirts, $25
• stickers, $5
• glass mason jar mugs, $25
• shot glasses, $10

Check out a video for more information on Muckelston's recovery:

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