Ryan Joseph"Please help support Ryan in his time of need!" according to the introduction on Joseph's GoFundMe page. "This will help his family with medical expenses, rehabilitation, and home accessibility."
"Currently Ryan is paralyzed from the neck down and unable to breathe on his own," the fundraising page continued. "Hopes and prayers are for Ryan to have a speedy recovery and one day regain mobility for independent living."
The goal for Ryan Joseph's GoFundMe page is $500,000. Nearly $13,000 has been raised as of late Monday night.
Joseph, who wrestles and plays lacrosse at College Park, is a sophomore. He was wrestling in the 160-pound weight class when the injury occurred, the East Bay Times reported Monday.
Ryan Joseph, the 16-year-old son of former De La Salle football and wrestling star Tom Joseph, is hospitalized at the John Muir trauma center in Walnut Creek, Calif. He is currently not able to accept visitors. However, the wrestling community is invited to send messages to the injured wrestler through Ryan's uncle Mike Halket at helpryanjoseph@gmail.com.
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