A north Alabama teen who survived a 60-foot fall off a cliff while in Rome on a class trip and suffered “extensive injuries” has been nicknamed “The Miracle Boy” by Italians.

“The fact that he survived this fall is nothing short of a miracle,” said Lindsey Sanderson, a New Hope resident who organized a GoFundMe on behalf of Hayden Hill, who is in need of a medical aircraft to fly him and his family back to the United States.

Hayden recently graduated from New Hope High School and was on “a class trip of a lifetime” when he fell off the cliff, Sanderson said.

“In Italy, he is called ‘The Miracle Boy,’” she said.

Hayden suffered a dislocated hip and femur along with “excessive injuries to his ankle.”

His mother, Sharon Hicks, flew to Italy to be by her son’s side in the hospital. He will likely need additional surgeries once back in the U.S.

“At this time, Hayden will more than likely need to be transported back to the states in a medical aircraft that will cost more than we could possibly imagine,” Sanderson said. “The goal is to get Hayden back to the states no matter the means or the cost.”

As of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the GoFundMe for Hayden, called “Operation, Let’s Bring Hayden Home!” has raised $14,746. The fundraising goal is $50,000.