Brit Grandad Stranded with Fractured Skull & Broken Back
- Here's a breakdown of the information about the player, Brian Ackroyd, from the provided text:
- * Name: Brian Ackroyd * Age/Background: Retired lorry driver.
Here’s a breakdown of the information about the player, Brian Ackroyd, from the provided text:
* Name: Brian Ackroyd
* Age/Background: Retired lorry driver. he was forced to retire due to prostate cancer.
* incident: Fell while walking on a public footpath in Croatia on October 27th. He fell headfirst into a crevice, hitting his head and becoming trapped upside down.
* Injuries:
* Neck fracture (described as incredibly lucky to survive)
* Head injury
* limited use of hands
* Cognitive impairment (abilities are significantly reduced)
* Current Status: Injuries are stable but not progressing as hoped. He is currently in a croatian hospital focused on lifesaving care and needs to be moved for intensive rehabilitation.He is being transported home via land ambulance with a British medical crew. Specialist nurses will meet him to continue care.
* Financial Situation: He had savings, but they were depleted after his cancer diagnosis and inability to work. The family couldn’t raise the £35,000-£40,000 needed for a medical flight.
* Family:
* Partner: Debbie Wright
* Son: Richard Ackroyd
* Location: Currently in Croatia, returning to the UK.