Mose Masoe suffered a horrific spinal injury in his match in January 2020. Get all the recent updates on his health and career here.
Mose Masoe is a former Samoa international rugby league footballer. He last played for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Betfred Super League in the position of prop until his injury.
Mose Masoe is best known for winning the 2014 Super League Grand Final with St Helens. As of today, NRL’s Try July has received a huge fund to support his upcoming athletic days.
What Happened To Mose Masoe? His Injury Explained
Mose Masoe suffered from a spinal injury in January 2020 during his game with Hull in the English Super League. The injury left him paralyzed from the shoulders down below, which ended his rugby career.
The doctors reported that he would never walk again, but he took his first steps four months after radical spinal surgery. He says he has no feeling in his hands and has also lost control of his bladder and bowels.
He is now focusing on his mental health to support his physical attributes.
Mose Masoe Fundraising Appeal
Mose Masoe has been helping by NRL’s Try July Fundraising appeals to support his medical conditions and his family. The fundraising has raised $65,000 for Mose in Round 16, per NRL.
Mose has stated his thanks and gratefulness to NRL for the help as he is updating himself on NRL games. He was also financially aided by The English Super League insurance policy though it was not enough to cover his medical fees.
Where Is Mose Masoe Now?
Mose Masoe is currently in England in hospital undergoing major look after for his injuries. He is fully taken care of by his wife, Carissa, and his recent medical updates are shared on his Instagram handle.
He is a father of four children who has motivated him to move forward to a healthy life. The family has been staying in England due to the Covid-19 lockdown for over a year.