Hey All,
Now that Jim is at home and recovering well, we have decided to close the page down.
Jim would like to thank everyone for their donations, messages and support through the last 7 months, It has truly been amazing and your support made a huge difference in motivating Jim to get better.
Thanks very much.
Jim & Family.
Jim is excited to be back in Timaru.
After 133 days in 3 different hospitals in Auckland and Christchurch, Jim is now at Timaru Hospital. This is his last stop before going home.
Jim has made huge progress and was excited to walk into his own fundraiser at the Timaru Bridge Club on Saturday. Thanks to the Timaru Herald for the below article:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350290722/garage-explosion-victim-returns-bridge-club-first-time
Thanks for the ongoing support.
Jim & Family.
Jim would like to share with everyone a video showing his walking progress.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/79Arxc1YauDpeRS4/?mibextid=oFDknk
He looks forward to returning home to Timaru soon.
Thanks again for the continued support.
Jim & Family.
Jim has now been in hospital for over 100 days. He was transferred last week to Burwood Hospital from Christchurch Hospital. Burwood is the last stop before returning home to Timaru.
The focus at Burwood will be full on stroke rehabilitation! Jim is excited to let everyone know that he was able to walk 15m with the assistance of a walking frame. This was a huge milestone for Jim, with his goal being to walk unaided.
Jim is pleased that his burns have fully healed, and that 100% of the focus know is on the stroke rehabilitation.
Jim would like to thank The Timaru Herald for doing an article last week.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350172386/one-day-time-mans-road-recovery-after-garage-explosion
Thanks,
Jim & Family.
After 76 days in Middlemore Hospital, Jim has now been transferred to Christchurch Hospital via the Flying Doctors. This is a huge milestone and step in his journey to recovery. Jim is excited to be in Christchurch and closer to home.
Jim can not thank the Middlemore team enough for their support and expertise over the last 76 days, he will miss them and wishes them all the best!
Jim is looking forward to having visitors and seeing some familiar faces, he has asked though if he could please have some time to settle in Christchurch before having visitors. We will update when he's ready to see you all.
Thanks again for the ongoing support.
Jim & Family.
Hey All,
An update in regards to the surgery Jim had on Friday March 1st. This was a major surgery as all of his burns on his legs & back were skin grafted, Drs are happy with his recovery so far. All going well this will be his last major surgery. We will continue to provide updates as Jim reaches new milestones. Thanks for your support!
Hey All,
Jim would like to share an update with everyone. Firstly, he reached a major milestone and is now able to eat and drink, having gone over a month without being able to do this, Jim was rather happy to get to this stage.
This is just one of the many steps he has ahead of him on his road to recovery. The latest update on a timeframe is another 2-4 months to treat his burns, with further stroke rehabilitation after this.
Jim would once again like to thank everyone for their on going support and looks forward to sharing his progress in the future. He would like to share a photo of him learning how to play bridge online again!
Thanks Jim & Family.
Jim would like to thank everyone for their generous donations, Jim has said the response has been unbelievable and he is very grateful for the support and messages.
He is currently in a stable condition and is taking small steps each day towards recovery.
He would also like to thank the Timaru Herald for sharing his story last week.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350172386/one-day-time-mans-road-recovery-after-garage-explosion
Thanks,
Jim & His Family!
Jim what a huge milestone to reach. Well done and may each milestone come around even faster. All the best! Tina
