Musician Jesse Malin Suffers Rare Spinal Stroke, Left Paralyzed From Waist Down

Jesse Malin, a New York musician, collapsed at a restaurant, underwent spinal procedures, and is currently in rehab.
Doctors are uncertain of Malin's prognosis or what caused his spinal trauma.
Malin canceled his summer tour and a planned UK tour after his stroke.
Friends launched a donation campaign to help cover Malin's medical expenses as he is losing money from canceled shows.
Malin remains optimistic about eventually walking and performing again despite facing a long, difficult recovery process.