'Stay Strong': Patriots Star Rob Gronkowski Shows Support For Denna Laing
BOSTON (CBS) – Rob Gronkowski is offering a message of support for Denna Laing, the pro women's hockey player who suffered a life-changing injury during January's Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium.
Laing, 24, is in a wheelchair after sustaining a severe spinal cord injury when she struck the boards.
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The Patriots star tight end is just the latest member of the New England sports community to rally around Laing, who has earned the admiration of many with her positive attitude.
"I just want to say you're an inspiration," Gronk said in a video posted to Facebook. "Stay strong and keep on fighting."
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Laing has been working on her recovery at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Donations can be made at DennaLaing.org.
