Donations help paralyzed jockey Alyssa Selman move into new home

Donations from across North America have allowed injuredManitoba jockey Alyssa Selman to buya wheelchair-accessiblehome and returnto the part of the province where she spent her childhood.

Selman, 29, suffered a spinal injury and lost the use of her legsafter being thrown from her horse during a race at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg on June 27.

Soon after, donationsstarted pouring in and the Manitoba Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association opened trust accounts at the Toronto Dominion Bank,AssiniboineCredit Unionand Access Credit Union to receive them.

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Between July 2 andOct.9, just over $118,000 was raised,according to a note on theAssiniboia Downs website as well as the GoFundMepage set up for Selman.

Funds also came in through abenefit social as well as sales of horseshoe necklacesat Assiniboia Downs.

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Selmanput the money toward the purchase ofa four-year-old homein Stephenfield, southwest of Winnipeg. She, her husband and their two children began moving into their new home in November.Completely wheelchair accessible, from the appliances to the shower,thehome sits on four acres of land and has a barn, the notes on the website and GoFundMe pagestate.

The donated funds coveredabout half the home's price, andSelman'smonthly government disability payments willcover her mortgage payments.

"Alyssa is extremely happy with her new home and wishes to sincerely thank each and every donor and every person who contributed in any way to the success of the fundraising drive," the note states on behalf of Selman.

"She simply cannot believe the support that she has received. She has heartfelt appreciation for this support."