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Joseph Lynskey, the NYC DJ who was pushed onto the tracks of a subway train, has thanked every one who contributed to a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe, to help him with hospital bills after the incident. The campaign raised over $182,000 for Lynskey, who was seriously injured after a stranger named Kamel Hawkins shoved him in front of an incoming train on New Year's Eve.
CCTV footage showed that Hawkins, who has previously been charged with assault, pushed Lynskey without warning. Lynskey survived the accident but suffered a cracked skull, broken ribs, and a ruptured spleen.
Following the accident, Lynskey's friends and family started a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe to help him with hospital bills and medications. On Wednesday, Lynskey broke his silence and thanked everyone who donated and helped him during the tough times.
"I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, well wishes, and generosity over the past week. While I can't thank each of you individually, please know I will never forget the kindness and goodness you’ve shown me," Lynskey stated, adding: "A massive thank you to the first responders who saved my life on New Year’s Eve, the bystanders—especially the good Samaritan outside the train who provided comfort—and to the medical teams at Bellevue for their remarkable care in helping me begin my recovery. I am full of gratitude for every single one of you."
Subway shoving victim Joseph Lynskey's GoFundMe raises over $182,000
The 45-year-old Joseph Lynskey, a music performer and DJ, survived the brutal subway station accident after he was pushed onto the tracks. Emergency responders quickly rushed to the scene and rescued him from the tracks. He was then taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Lynskey's brother, Christopher, later confirmed that the vctim was out of danger and was responsive.
The GoFundMe campaign post reads:
"Our friend, colleague, family member, and amazing human Joe Lynskey was pushed in front of a NYC subway on New Year's Eve day. Somehow, he miraculously survived, and we are all beyond thankful that he is still a part of our lives."
The campaign funds have crossed $182,729, almost fulfilling its target of raising $185,000, which will be used to cover Lynskey's hospital and other medical billis.
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The suspect, Kamel Hawkins, was arrested shortly after the incident and was charged with multiple accounts of assault besides attempted murder. Hawkins was set to appear in Manhattan criminal court on January 1 and entered a "not guilty" plea.
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