The NRL community are rallying around Raiders SG Ball player Jacob Iosefa who is in intensive care following a car crash.
Iosefa’s family are at his bedside in intensive care at Canberra Hospital following the accident on Monday night.
A GoFundMe page has been set up by a friend of the family, Bec Holland, to support the youngster.
“Jacob Iosefa was involved in a serious car accident on his way home to Canberra where he sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently fighting for life in Canberra Hospital,” Holland wrote on the page.
“Jacob is a budding NRL player who has just signed a 2-year contract with the Canberra Raiders, this has been a long life dream of Jacobs. It’s going to be a long road to recovery for Jacob, all donations would be a huge help.”
The Raiders released a statement on Wednesday.
“The Canberra Raiders can confirm SG Ball player Jacob Iosefa remains in Canberra Hospital in the Intensive Care Unit, following a motor vehicle accident on Monday evening,” the statement read.
“The Raiders have been assisting Jacob and his family who have travelled from Wagga Wagga to be with him. As well as supporting teammates and school friends while Jacob is in hospital.
“Until there is more information, the Raiders will not be making further comment out of respect to his family. The club will continue to support Jacob and his family.”
