A BC rugby player is slowly waking up from a medically induced coma in Indonesia after suffering serious head and arm injuries in a car accident. Nick Allen, who has played for the University of British Columbia and Canada’s National Sevens team, was traveling in Bali on Nov. 7 when the crash happened, according to a fundraiser organized by his friends and family. The 26-year-old lost consciousness and was rushed to a local hospital with a traumatic brain injury and damage to his forearm and shoulder, his loved ones say. He underwent surgery and was placed in a medically induced coma. The true extent of Allen’s injuries won’t be known until he’s fully awake, but his friends and family say he may need physical therapy, brain damage rehabilitation and long-term care. “Nick is one of a kind. He is one of the kindest, most caring and strong people we know. He has an infectious energy and laugh that radiates to everyone around him. Nick is someone who will always have your back in a difficult situation. Nick needs our help now,” the fundraiser states. Launched on Saturday (November 12), it has already raised more than $135,000 of its $200,000 goal as of publication. ALSO READ: Former nurse donates $3.8 million to Downtown Eastside health facility where she worked in 1950s @[email protected] Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. British Columbia RugbySports fundraiser
title: “Bc Professional Rugby Player Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury In Overseas Car Accident " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-12” author: “Marie Berkey”
A BC rugby player is slowly waking up from a medically induced coma in Indonesia after suffering serious head and arm injuries in a car accident. Nick Allen, who has played for the University of British Columbia and Canada’s National Sevens team, was traveling in Bali on Nov. 7 when the crash happened, according to a fundraiser organized by his friends and family. The 26-year-old lost consciousness and was rushed to a local hospital with a traumatic brain injury and damage to his forearm and shoulder, his loved ones say. He underwent surgery and was placed in a medically induced coma. The true extent of Allen’s injuries won’t be known until he’s fully awake, but his friends and family say he may need physical therapy, brain damage rehabilitation and long-term care. “Nick is one of a kind. He is one of the kindest, most caring and strong people we know. He has an infectious energy and laugh that radiates to everyone around him. Nick is someone who will always have your back in a difficult situation. Nick needs our help now,” the fundraiser states. Launched on Saturday (November 12), it has already raised more than $135,000 of its $200,000 goal as of publication. ALSO READ: Former nurse donates $3.8 million to Downtown Eastside health facility where she worked in 1950s @[email protected] Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. British Columbia RugbySports fundraiser
