Comedy show to benefit man who severed his spine

COEUR d'ALENE - A comedy show will benefit a Coeur d'Alene High School graduate who severed his spine in a serious accident.

The fundraiser for 25-year-old Grant Turner, who was seriously injured in a swimming accident on the Fourth of July, is taking place at the Coeur d'Alene Eagles lodge tonight at 7.

Jay Wendell Walker, known as the "Heavyweight Champion of Comedy," will join comedienne Susan Jones and funny man Ken McComb for an evening of laughter to support Turner on his road to recovery.

The accident happened while Grant and his wife, Ashley, were in California visiting Ashley's mother and stepfather for the holiday weekend. They went swimming from a houseboat on the lake, and during a dive Grant hit a high sandbar, severing his spine.

All of the proceeds from the comedy show will go to Grant and his family to help offset costs of expensive surgeries and medical bills.

Tickets for the show are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Eagles lodge is located at 209 E. Sherman Ave.

Info: 661-9808