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£14,730
raised of £20,000 target by 240 supporters

    Weʼve raised £14,730 to buy Motomed equipment for Hallamshire Hospital ICU.

    Funded on Tuesday, 13th April 2021

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    Story

    In August 2020, three weeks after retirement, I suffered what is known as a ‘Basilar Stroke’ caused by an injury to an artery in my brain stem. This rare form of stroke would certainly have been fatal had I not already been admitted to hospital following the onset of early symptoms just a few hours before. Major seizures followed the stroke and I was left completely paralysed, but with my mental cognition unaffected- a state known as ‘Locked-In Syndrome’.

    After three weeks I was able to communicate via eye movement alone, using an alphabet board and blinking on each letter to painstakingly spell out words. It was nothing short of horrendous, but my family and friends were by my side as much as Covid would allow. When I was stable enough for an MRI scan, the results showed less brain damage than the doctors expected and my clinical symptoms suggested. I resolved to fight hard and work to get my movement back. Slowly twitches of the fingers turned to full hand movement, I could start to move my feet, and as my dependence on the tracheostomy was gradually reduced, I was slowly able to regain my swallow and speech.

    Knowing my enthusiasm for cycling, the physiotherapists sourced an over the bed bike (Motomed) for me from a different ward and from then my recovery really took off. I was able to drive the pedals from a reclined position in bed, which measured my power through both legs, working my legs, core strength, coordination and most importantly vastly improved my mental health.

    After 3 months in intensive care I was discharged to a stroke rehab unit, with the next goal being to make it home. In my final week in ICU I undertook a 100 mile challenge on the Motomed in the hope to raise sponsorship to fund a Motomed specifically for the ICU ward so that other patients could benefit in the same way that I did.

    The 100 mile challenge was the first of many that I intend to complete to raise the £10,000 needed, with my ultimate goal to be back in the Peak District one day, on whatever form of bike my body allows.

    Thank you for your generosity in supporting this worthy cause.

    Note that in order for the funds to be ring-fenced for the Motomed we unfortunately cannot go via the hospital charity, and therefore donations cannot be gift-aided / are not tax deductible.

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    • David Grundy3 years ago
      David Grundy

      David Grundy

      3 years ago
      Update from the Page owner

      Thank you everyone for raising the funds needed to buy a Motormed over the bed bike for the neurology intensive care unit at the Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. Your generosity and support has been amazing. I’m continuing my rehab at home now and have been blown away by your kind words. Happy New Year David

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    240

    • Alan and Annmarie

      Alan and Annmarie

      Apr 6, 2021

      Amazing story, amazing guy!

      £100.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Apr 4, 2021

      £20.00

    • Chris

      Chris

      Apr 1, 2021

      Dave, you keep inspiring us all with your determination and spirit. Hope you get to France and hope this helps towards the medibike - or two! Chris & Liz

      £50.00

    • JOHN SCHOLEY

      JOHN SCHOLEY

      Mar 20, 2021

      Well done. My wife had a severe stroke six years ago and was spent a long time in the Hallamshire so we are always ready to donate to something that will aid stroke recovery

      £20.00

    • Helen Ryall

      Helen Ryall

      Mar 19, 2021

      All good wishes to you and Ruth. Hope your recovery continues and good luck with the fundraising.

      £30.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Mar 13, 2021

    • Anna Raithatha

      Anna Raithatha

      Mar 13, 2021

      I've only just heard about this amazing story - best wishes for your ongoing rehabilitation, and I hope many others get to benefit from this great piece of equipment.

      £20.00

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    David Grundy

    David Grundy

    David Grundy enjoyed a long career at Sheffield University, from his initial Post-Doc right until a Head of Department role in his final few years before retirement. He is a keen cyclist and in 2014, completed the Lands End to John O'Groats route for charity in just 9 days.

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