Club rallies as cricketer hurt overseas
A New Zealand cricketer, Will Hamilton, suffered severe injuries after a diving accident in a shallow pool while vacationing in Barcelona. His cricket clubs have launched a fundraising campaign to help cover his significant medical expenses.
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The story underscores the financial risks associated with international travel and the role of community support networks in crisis situations.
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Will Hamilton. Photo: Supplied A Dunedin cricketer has had a serious accident while holidaying in Spain and his club has rallied to raise funds to help ease the financial burden.
Will Hamilton, who hails from Ōhoka, near Christchurch, but has played for North East Valley for the past three seasons, has spent the past two offseasons in the United Kingdom playing for Barby Cricket Club.
Earlier this month, Hamilton travelled to Barcelona with a friend and sustained significant facial injuries and two fractured vertebrae after diving into a swimming pool that was much shallower than he had anticipated.
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