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On Monday 22 March, Simon was involved in a serious accident at work and sustained a fractured skull. He was airlifted to Derriford Hospital and underwent emergency neurosurgery to remove a blood clot on the
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23/09/2021
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A total of £13,860 has been raised for the Devon AIr Ambulance! Thank you to everyone who do...nated and took part in the 100km relay to help raise this incredible amount. Currently on week 6 of the Couch to 5k with Dad so the training has begun to get back in to running. I have also just started a part time job to go alongside volunteering, doing 16 hours a week covering breakfasts at a local hotel to get some more structure in to my week and back to working ways. Hope everyone is well!Read moreless
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09/08/2021
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Still making good progress and looking to do some volunteering to get some structure back in to my ...week ASAP. Also thinking to start the couch to 5k soon to get myself back running again. Nothing too much to update on but hoping to day by day feel stronger and stronger within myself. Love to all!Read moreless
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28/06/2021
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Started the 100km Relay walking the first 5k then thankfully everyone took over and smashed running it!
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28/06/2021
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Last weekend was the 100km relay done for the DAAT and what a great day it was! Can’t thank everyone... enough who ran, walked and hosted. The amount we have raised together has now reached an amazing £8,000. This is incredible and will do so much to help the DAAT continue their amazing work. I managed to walk the first 5k stint and then friends and family took over and ran it home, but one day I will do the 100km ultra marathon as originally promised. Rehab continues at Homestill Cottage and so far so good long may it continue! Read moreless
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13/06/2021
Connie Jackson Well done Simon. The first hill is the hardest! Lady Beech and Sir Oak look delighted to see you.
10/06/2021
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Really enjoying and cherishing my time being back at home with mum, dad and Matt. Especially relishi...ng going for lane walks and getting these legs going again, the walk up the hill to see Lady Beech and Sir Oak (pictured) is also a great incentive.Read moreless
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28/05/2021
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Thanks to the people who responded so well at the scene of Simon's accident, Devon Air Ambulance, D...erriford ICU and Moorgate ward, RD&E Bollom and Mardon. Simon has now reached a stage in his recovery where he can continue his recuperation at home. Thanks to everyone for their expertise and guidance to help him reach this point. Still time needed to repair and recover fully but everybody's good wishes and support have helped so much, thank you all!Read moreless
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28/05/2021
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I'm home! R&R continues at Homestill Cottage Rehabilitation Centre!
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06/05/2021
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Simon's now been at Mardon Neuro-Rehab Centre for 10 days and has made significant progress under th...e watch of the amazing team of therapists, doctors and nurses. He is now able to sit, stand and walk without supervision. Still lots of work to be done — but Simon is well on his way and grateful for all the love and support from family & friends! Read moreless
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21/04/2021
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Simon is currently in RD&E being looked after on the neuro ward and appears to be making encouraging... progress. Simon started his first speech and language session on Tuesday 20 April.Read moreless
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