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The Canberra community is getting behind the 13-year-old boy injured in Tuesday's horrific Kings Highway crash. Thomas 'TJ' Campagna was travelling with his mother and a family friend when a motorist, allegedly under the influence of ice, drove onto the wrong side of the road. TJ was airlifted to Canberra Hospital and required emergency surgery. He is currently in ICU recovering and has commenced some physiotherapy but has not yet been able to stand up. His mother Alanna Davis organised a social media campaign using the hashtag #Footy4TJ where people are asked to post a photo wearing their favourite rugby jersey. TJ, a keen rugby player, is disappointed to be missing the start of the season while he recovers after the crash. Both the Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies posted photos to Twitter showing support for their young fan. The Brumbies sent through a recorded video message and TJ also received a text message with well wishes from the Raiders. Many posts from teammates, and others in the rugby community flooded onto social media. A Facebook page has been set up where you can follow TJ's recovery and send messages of support.

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