Acrobat breaks neck live on camera trying to break world record for jumping through panes of glass and now appeals for $100,000 recovery money Jesus Villa slammed head-first into the unbroken pane of glass in July Former Cirque du Soleil performer hopes to raise $100,000 Money will help him recuperate for what he calls his 'ultimate comeback' The stuntman has raised just over $6,000 so far A former Cirque du Soleil acrobat broke his neck instead of a world record when he attempted to flip through 10 panes of glass. Jesus 'Half Animal' Villa, from Las Vegas, slammed head-first into the glass in July and has spent months in hospital recovering. The daredevil now hopes to raise $100,000 to help pay for his 'ultimate comeback'. He already had a successful operation in July this year and but needs help with the costs which would also cover nursing and physical therapy. Villa wrote on Fundrazr: 'All
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