'Long Road to Recovery'

Former NY Rep. Paralyzed in Horseback Riding Accident

“He has been in the most devastating of situations,” the former congressman’s GoFundMe said.

A former New York congressman is paralyzed after he was bucked from a horse in a riding accident. Republican Michael Grimm, who now is a TV host on Newsmax, was thrown from a horse and “miraculously thread the needle to survive,” according his GoFundMe. “He has been in the most devastating of situations,” the GoFundMe said. “His ongoing care and the treatment to walk again will cost millions of dollars.For a man who has dedicated his life to helping others, we now humbly ask that you give generously to help him.” Grimm, who was a congressman until 2015, resigned when he was convicted of tax fraud, and given eight months in prison for tax evasion. As of Sunday afternoon, the GoFundMe raised almost $37,000, with a $2.5 million fundraising goal. According to reporting by SILive.com, he was thrown off of his horse during polo. Vincent Ignizio, deputy executive director of the NYC Board of Elections, posted on Facebook: “It breaks me up to write this. Our friend and former Congressman Michael Grimm suffered a tragic accident that has rendered him paralyzed. He needs help to cover the substantial costs that insurance doesn’t cover on his long road to recovery.”