Raising funds for injured alum

 

The Duchesne Soccer program will host a fundraising event during their game with St. Dominic on Friday, April 24, in support of injured police officer and alum Nathan Spiess ’12.

The night will be a collaboration with Nathan’s twin brother and Duchesne soccer coach, Nick, the Dueling for Lincoln Football Club, and the DHS Athletic Boosters. Attendees will be provided QR codes to scan in order to donate. There may also be a basket raffle.

“Our Soccer Program has created a culture that supports each other on and off the field,” said DHS Head Soccer Coach Pat Turner. “Nathan has been a big part of our alumni group, which gets together throughout the year.  It’s only natural to support a fellow Pioneer in their time of need.”

Officer Spiess was critically injured on March 17 while responding to a carjacking. After a chase with multiple officers, the stolen car became disabled on the interstate 70. Both Spiess and a 15-year-old suspect were struck by a car as the latter tried to flee the scene. 

Spiess was discharged from Barnes-Jewish Hospital after three surgeries and a nine-day stay. 

All the funds raised at the April 24 game will be donated to Spiess's GoFundMe  acount. The fund has raised more than $130,000 as of March 26.

For more information, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/officer-spiess-path-to-healing.