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Jockey Graham Lee has been tragically paralysed from the neck down having fractured his spine after falling off his horse in November.
The 48-year-old Grand National winner suffered life changing injuries during the fall at Newcastle Racecourse last year after being unseated from his mount Ben Marduk as the stalls opened for a sprint handicap.
Lee, a hugely respected figure within the weighing room, was taken to hospital for further assessment and treatment before being moved to an intensive care unit. Last month, he was pictured in a wheelchair.
It has now been revealed that Lee suffered a cervical fracture that damaged his spinal cord - and now has now movement below the head and neck.
A Just Giving page has been set up by his daughter Amy that has raised more than £200,000 to help give him support - with donations going towards the Injured Jockeys Fund charity.
Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee has been paralysed from the neck down after falling off his horse last year
The 48-year-old - who previously enjoyed a successful National Hunt career - has ridden 47 winners (pictured on Quiet Reflection)
Lee said he was 'humbled' by the response to the fundraiser, aided by the Good Racing Club - which has helped set up the Graham Lee Racing Club. They were also instrumental in a
