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Rock Legend Sammy Hagar Gifts $10K to Injured Boy

12/29/2025

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Oliver Holland, a 12-year-old from Huntington Beach, California, was injured when a helicopter crashed into a pedestrian bridge in October, suffering a collapsed lung and brain bleed.
After weeks of recovery, Oliver received a FaceTime call from Sammy Hagar, the legend, who, with his resort partner, presented him with a $10,000 check.
The funds go toward Oliver's college fund.
His family expressed optimism about his recovery and future.

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Story summary

Oliver Holland, a 12-year-old from Huntington Beach, California, was injured when a helicopter crashed into a pedestrian bridge in October, suffering a collapsed lung and brain bleed.
After weeks of recovery, Oliver received a FaceTime call from Sammy Hagar, the legend, who, with his resort partner, presented him with a $10,000 check.
The funds go toward Oliver's college fund.
His family expressed optimism about his recovery and future.