Overview

• Amin Noroozi, a junior at Acalanes High School and multi-sport athlete, was paralyzed after striking a sandbar during a dive at Stinson Beach on April 13, 2025.
• Following the accident, Noroozi was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center, underwent eight hours of surgery, and remains intubated with paralysis in his arms and legs.
• Doctors are monitoring possible improvements in his neck injury, though further tests are needed to determine his prognosis.
• The Lafayette community has mobilized rapidly, organizing fundraisers such as a barbecue and a baseball game, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $100,000 to assist with medical expenses.
• Noroozi’s mother, Ofelia, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, highlighting the financial and emotional challenges of navigating the aftermath of her son’s injury.