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'Caps family member asking for community's aid following paralysis

Back in September 2020, Allen Leung had cervical neck surgery to correct a growth defect in his neck to relieve pressure on spinal nerves and prevent further narrowing of the spinal canal that was causing damage and pain.

The surgery was deemed a success, but only until his path to recovery met a major road block.

Not too long after the procedure, Allen suffered an accident at home, hitting his head and suffering a spinal cord injury leaving him subsequently paralyzed from the neck down.

With support from his loving wife Melodie, and their 11-year old son Trevor, Allen has been in recovery ever since, working tirelessly to regain as much strength and basic motor function as he can.