November 23rd 2024.
It's every parent's worst nightmare. Kathy Ingham received a call from her son six weeks ago, and she feared it might be the last time she ever heard his voice again. Her son, 21-year-old Kyle, was at the pub with his friends when he uttered those heartbreaking words, "I love you, I love my dad, I love my dog – but I can't do this anymore." Kyle had reached his breaking point and jumped in front of a tram, attempting to take his own life.
Kathy and her husband Mark rushed to the tram stops in Shaw and Dunwood Park, desperately searching for their son. But as they heard the sirens of police and ambulances, they knew the worst had happened. Kyle, an avid sports lover who had played cricket at Heyside Cricket Club since he was a child, had been "clinically dead" at the scene. However, thanks to the miraculous efforts of doctors, he was brought back to life. He was left with severe injuries, including brain damage, broken ribs, a shattered hip and pelvis, injuries to his spine, facial fractures, and an open fracture in his hand.
Before that fateful night, Kyle had been at the cricket club with his dad, enjoying a pint. He was known as the "little nugget" at the club, a nickname given to him since he was a child. According to his mum, Kathy, he was "happy and bubbly," and no one could have guessed that he was struggling. Now, Kathy spends 12 hours a day by her son's bedside, grateful to everyone who helped save his life that night. She knows that without their help, Kyle wouldn't be here today.
After four weeks in a coma, Kyle woke up on November 12th, but he was still heavily sedated and unable to open his eyes. However, everything changed when his heroes from Oldham Athletic Football Club paid him a visit – Tom Conlon, Dan Gardner, Manny Monthe, Josh Lundstram, and Jesurun Uchegbulam. Despite his sedation, Kyle's eyes opened wide when his favorite players approached his bedside. They left him a signed football and a signed shirt, an unforgettable moment for Kyle and his family.
Dan Gardner, Oldham's center midfielder, described their visit as an emotional one that put things into perspective for the players. He admitted that they were all holding back tears as they saw Kyle, especially since many of them were fathers themselves. They had been told about Kyle by the club's secretary and immediately went to visit him. According to Dan, Kyle's dad had told him that all they wanted for the upcoming match against Rochdale was three points, so that's what the players aimed for – to win for Kyle.
Since the visit from the Oldham Athletic players, Kyle has been making progress every day. He can now open his eyes, move his arms, and make sounds. However, doctors are unsure if he will make a full recovery, and Kyle may be in the hospital for over a year. His mum admits that they don't know if he'll be able to talk again or take care of himself, but she's grateful that he's alive. She cherishes every little sign of improvement, like when he mumbled for 15 minutes one day.
Last year, Kathy's daughter, Danielle, suffered life-changing injuries after falling off a motorbike. Kathy raised £1,000 for the air ambulance that saved her daughter's life. Now, she plans to raise even more next year, as they also saved her son's life. She can never thank the medics enough for what they did for Kyle. A few months before his suicide attempt, Kyle had told his mum that he needed help. She took him to the doctor, but sadly, it wasn't in time to prevent the tragedy. Kathy and her sister, Nicola Street, want to make sure that other young men get the support they need before it's too late.
Kathy wants to raise money for groups that support men's mental health, as she believes that young men need more help. She's determined to help others and save lives by sharing Kyle's story. While at Salford Royal Hospital, Kathy has seen other families lose their children to suicide. It's a tragic story, but Kathy hopes that it will bring awareness to mental health struggles and help other young men in the future. She describes Kyle as a "big friendly giant" who would do anything for anyone. She knows that he's an amazing boy, even if he doesn't realize it himself.
For those who want to help Kathy and her family, they can donate to her GoFundMe page, which will go towards Kyle's ongoing medical care. Kathy is grateful for any support and hopes that Kyle's story will inspire others to seek help and prevent similar tragedies from happening. She also wants to remind everyone that Samaritans are always available to listen and offer support to those struggling with mental health issues. Kathy's ultimate goal is to save just one life and prevent others from experiencing the same pain and trauma that she and her family have gone through.
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