December 3rd 2023.
Nikki Barnes had a terrifying experience when her five-year-old son Marli was involved in a tragic accident. While playing near his home in West Yorks, Marli jumped on a friend's bike and tried to ride it down a steep hill without a helmet. It had no brakes and he ended up crashing into a 4ft garden wall, banging his head on the side of the house.
Marli was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with skull fractures and a broken shoulder. Nikki and her family were told to prepare for the worst as Marli was induced into a coma, with doctors not knowing if he would ever be able to breathe on his own again.
But against all odds, Marli made a full recovery and was eventually discharged from hospital after only two days. Nikki is now looking forward to a holiday with Marli, wanting to make his dreams come true by getting on a plane.
However, the terrifying ordeal has left Nikki haunted. She is now urging parents to learn from her mistakes and make sure their children wear helmets when cycling. She is also fundraising to buy cycling helmets for local children in time for Christmas.
Nikki said: “As a mum, having to watch my five-year-old son get CPR at the scene and knowing he wasn’t breathing, it’s been traumatic. Marli got lucky, another child might not get as lucky. They could sustain more injuries than him. So, for Nikki, it’s vital that children wear a cycling helmet. They might not look good, it’s not a cool thing to be wearing, but they do and will save your child’s life.”
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