Community Rallies Around OC Dad Critically Injured Trying To Save Child Caught Struggling In Heavy Surf

Now, Collette is facing an uncertain future — a severe, high-level spinal cord injury has left him paralyzed and in the hospital, while doctors try to determine if he will be able to move his body again, KTLA reported.

A GoFundMe page benefitting Collette’s family has gathered more than $235,000 in donations, with the money earmarked for hospital expenses, medications, and more.