A Florida teenager who plummeted 100 feet from a Wisconsin amusement park ride in 2010 is getting some help from actor Charlie Sheen.
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Teagan Marti suffered brain, spine, pelvis and internal injuries when nets and air bags that were supposed to catch riders on the free-fall ride were not raised. She was paralyzed initially but through physical therapy is now able to walk with a walker.
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A Marti family friend in Eau Claire asked Sheen for $6,000 to cover therapy dog training, and Sheen wired $10,000 on Thursday.
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Sheen said he found it impossible not to help after getting the request and he likes to "pay it forward."
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The 15-year-old said she didn't really know much about Sheen before but now thinks he's kind and generous.
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Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/50824361/ns/local_news-miami_fl/
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