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Heroic Dad Injured Defending Trans Woman, Community Rallies

10/30/2025

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Jarod Adkison, 33, was injured defending a trans woman at Barton Springs, Austin, on July 26, 2025, suffering a broken jaw and concussion after three men attacked him.
Lacking health insurance, his GoFundMe raised over $74,000 but did not cover all costs, while a surgeon offered free jaw repair, with $1,400 for the surgical suite.
Two men have been charged with aggravated assault, and Adkison’s son calls him a hero.

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Story summary

Jarod Adkison, 33, was injured defending a trans woman at Barton Springs, Austin, on July 26, 2025, suffering a broken jaw and concussion after three men attacked him.
Lacking health insurance, his GoFundMe raised over $74,000 but did not cover all costs, while a surgeon offered free jaw repair, with $1,400 for the surgical suite.
Two men have been charged with aggravated assault, and Adkison’s son calls him a hero.