Do it for Wiley

Durango is rallying around a community member in need the best way it knows how: biking, paddling, running, working out and having fun. This Sun., April 29, Crossfit Catacombs and Ska Brewing are hosting “We Fight for Wiley,” a fund-raiser for 15-year-old Durango High School student Wiley Corra.

Wiley, an avid athlete and member of Durango Devo and Durango Nordic, was seriously injured in an accidental fall over spring break in Utah. In addition to various skeletal and soft-tissue injuries, he also sustained a traumatic brain injury and spent nearly three weeks in ICU in Salt Lake City.

He transferred to Craig Hospital in Denver last week, where he is continuing his hard-fought recovery with physical and speech therapy and rehabilitation. Throughout the ordeal, his parents Janet and Andy have been at his side.

To help support the Corras on the long road to recovery, locals are asked to participate by running, riding, paddling or WOD-ing. Those interested in participating should show up to register at Catacombs (1162 Main Ave.) at 2:30 p.m., ready for their chosen sporting endeavor. Workout activities will take place from 3 – 5 p.m., with the ride, run and workout starting at Catacombs. The river run will start from 32nd Street, and 4 Corners River Sports will provide the shuttle.

Merriment, food and drink will follow from 5 – 7 p.m. at Ska, with the Six Dollar String Band providing bluegrass for your listening pleasure. 4 Corners will also be giving away a SUP.

There is a $20 suggested donation for the whole shebang. Other sponsors include: Animas Orthopedics; Cold Stone Creamery; Zia Taqueria; Ken and Sue's; and Nature's Oasis.

For more info, go to: www.durangonordic.org/we-fight-for-wiley/. For updates on Wiley, check out his blog at www.caringbridge.org.