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Acalanes High School Athlete Dies After Spinal Injury at Stinson Beach

Amin Noroozi, a junior multi-sport athlete, passed away following a diving accident, as the Lafayette community rallies around his family with support and fundraising efforts.

An aerial view of Stinson Beach in Marin County, Calif.
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Overview

  • Amin Noroozi, a junior at Acalanes High School, succumbed to injuries sustained in a diving accident at Stinson Beach on April 13.
  • He was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center for emergency surgery after hitting his head and suffering a severe spinal injury that left him unable to move his legs.
  • The school is providing counseling and wellness services, with a community gathering space set up in the front quad to support grieving students and staff.
  • A baseball game between Acalanes and Petaluma High Schools raised funds for Noroozi’s family, with his mother, Ofelia Noroozi, throwing the ceremonial first pitch.
  • A GoFundMe campaign and other community fundraising efforts have raised substantial financial support for the family, who faced significant medical and financial challenges.