Support Arlen D'Ath-Newton with his recovery

Kia ora whaanau, friends and everyone who has come here to support Arlen. This is his Aunty Gina sending this update. We wanted to let you all know that Arlen has moved out of Critical Care (yahhoooooooo), we are so relieved that he has made it through the first stage of his healing journey, and he is now in a Neurological Ward to continue to heal his serious injuries, including more surgery on his bones and continuing to deal with some stubborn infections. He is awake more often, however will need a lot of time and rehabilitation to support him in recovering from the serious head injury he has suffered and while they still try to get the pain under control from his injuries. We have gained some wonderful hopeful stories from others and feel positive that with time, and patience our boy will continue to progress as well as he has. He is still not able to cope with visitors, and it's just his close whaanau members who are able to take your messages of love and support in to him, this is to prevent over-stimulation, which happens very easily with head injury patients. Please understand that this is for Arlens best chance of rest and recovery. Again we thank you for your kindness and generosity, all of the money received has gone into an account for Arlen. It will only be used for him, as necessary to provide him with some comfort and also as something for him to look forward to in his recovery. Much aroha to you all from the D'Ath and Newton whaanau. xxx