32-year-old Abby Weiss became paralyzed from the neck down after an acroyoga accident. Now, her family and friends are doing everything they can to help.
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"It's truly been moving to see all the support from the community," she adds. "I know that Abby was personally touched, and her mother has shared several times that she is truly humbled and thankful for the outpouring of support for her daughter." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
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