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Iʼve raised £25,427 to Weʼre raising £20,000 for adaptations needed to get Luke home after a rugby accident left him paralysed and without the use of his hands.
- Ventnor, Isle of Wight
- Funded on Sunday, 30th June 2024
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Luke suffered a serious life-changing injury on 22nd July 2023, while taking part in a beach rugby tournament on the Isle of Wight. He suffered a broken neck, also suffering spinal cord damage, including a bleed, leaving him paralysed from the chest down and without use of his hands. Luke has been hospitalised since the accident happened.
Sadly, Luke will be coming home in a wheelchair, with little chance of walking again. It has been a really tough time for Luke, spending 6 weeks in Southampton ICU spinal unit before being transferred to Salisbury District Hospital, Spinal Treatment Centre, where he is undergoing rehab. He works hard and has a positive attitude but it is long road ahead.
Luke is looking forward to coming home next year and for this to happen, we need to raise funds for adaptations for the areas in the home, which are not covered by the local authority. All the money raised here will go entirely towards the adaptations for Luke’s needs. We would really appreciate any contributions, whatever the amount.
We would also welcome any offer of labour with the work, whatever time you could spare and the possible supply of any materials, either from small local businesses or local suppliers - please send a message via this page.
Thank you everyone - Luke and family.
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Anonymous
Jun 5, 2024
Open Attire
May 13, 2024
£100.00
Fordingbridge Rugby Clun
Mar 10, 2024
We had a collection after our last home game.Best wishes Luke from all at Fordingbridge Rugby Club.
Susie
Mar 1, 2024
Best wishes for you, Luke, one never knows what's round the corner. A dreadful accident to bear
£100.00
Vectis Service Lodge
Feb 27, 2024
Ventnor Lions Club
Feb 26, 2024
We have had to wind up Ventnor Lions Club due to falling membership. We are pleased to donate the residue of our Bank account towards your fundraising and we send our best wishes to Luke and family.
£167.85
WIGHT WOLVES RUGBY TEAM
Feb 23, 2024
A small donation from our tournament bake sale.
£94.25
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