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<div>My name is Megan and I am a friend of Carsons/family.
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<div>On Sept 26th, 2026 Carson and some friends went to The Dive Bar in St Catherines for an outing. Carson left to walk just outside the bar to have a cigarette around 2130.
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<div>While Carson was having a cigarette, one female and two males ambushed him from behind and beat him brutally to the point where he became unconscious - stating it was because of his sexual orientation.
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<div>One person was arrested (pending charges) and Carson was transferred to ER for assessment (knocked unconscious).
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<div>Carson is a 25-year-old Niagara college student who was targeted for his affiliation/connection with the LGBTQIA+ community.
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<div>Carson is now suffering from an orbital fracture entrapping his eye muscles requiring plastic surgery (consult later this week) as well as a concussion, PTSD and anxiety - not including multiple abrasions and hematomas throughout his body.
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<div>Carson works part-full time work as well as being a full time Niagara College Student.
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<div>This fundraiser is to provide finances for Carson for living and medical expenses as well as accommodating the inability to attend work/school due to the severe assault.
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<div>Carson also does not have any health care coverage so any eligibility outside of OHIP is out of pocket and not feasible at this time.
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<div>Carson is one of the most selfless, supportive and loving human beings, it is heartbreaking to see such an amazing person be attacked unprovoked.
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<div>Anything helps
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<div>*Lisa McCoy is Carsons mother, only beneficiary of the account
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<div>Update sept 28/26
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<div>Carson has multiple follow up appointments coming up but has been in great spirits.
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