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| Author: | captain cab [ Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cash flows in for stroke victim cabbie |
Cash flows in for stroke victim cabbie DONATIONS have been pouring in for a father-of-five from the town who was left fighting for his life after suffering a major stroke while in Thailand. Cab driver Darren Little, 47, was on a holiday with his best friend Nathan Blake when he collapsed, hitting his head on a concrete floor, in Pattaya on October 26. He was rushed to hospital and had to undergo surgery to reduce the swelling on his brain. He survived the risky operation but remains in a coma at Bangkok Hospital’s intensive care unit. Taxi drivers in Swindon immediately rallied behind Darren and his family, with many donating their fares. They have raised just under £1,000. The sum will go towards supporting the single father upon his return and pay for treatment and bills as well as insurance fees. Darren’s condition appears to be steadily improving and he may soon be able to be flown back to the UK. He has been taken off life support for an hour three times a day recently and yesterday doctors were due to try to make him breathe on his own for 12 hours. With his homecoming now imminent, his friends are renewing their fundraising efforts. Nathan, 45, said: “They are stretching out his breathing. He gets very tired but they want to push him as much as they can. “He is getting there. He is fighting for his life; he is working hard.” “He will be coming home very soon by private air ambulance. He will then be transported to hospital. “Doctors and his family will have lengthy meetings to discuss his treatment.” Nathan stood by Darren’s side as long as he could but was unable to stay in Thailand for financial reasons, breaking the promise he had made to his friend not to leave him. The news of his improving health is a great relief but Nathan is not losing sight of the many difficulties which lie ahead. “I’m very happy that he will be coming home shortly but it doesn’t stop there,” he said. “The first thing I will do is go to see him. I shall give him a hug. “People have been very generous considering the current climate. “They have donated £5, £10 and even £50. “A few of the local black cab companies have even handed over their whole week’s takings. “It’s extremely humbling but it’s all going to cost thousands and thousands of pounds.” A collection tin has been placed at Costa Coffee at Swindon train station. Donors can also make a money transfer to M Little, sort code 40 47 80, account 91196014, reference: Darren. Any tips given to black cab drivers on Saturday and Sunday across Swindon will also go to Darren’s fund. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news ... im_cabbie/ |
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