Paralyzed Man From Sandy Bedfordshire Marries Fiancée in Addenbrooke's Hospital After Devastating motorcycle Crash, The accident occurred on November 8th 2024 on the A1 Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.

Paralyzed Man Marries Fiancée in Hospital After Devastating motorcycle Crash

Mr & Mrs Brookes 20th December 2024

Barry Brookes, (my nephew) 22, was left paralyzed from the chest down after a serious car accident, married his fiancée, Evie, in a moving ceremony at Addenbrooke's Hospital on December 20th 2024.

The accident occurred on November 8th 2024 on the A1 near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, while Barry was biking to pick up Evie from work. The collision launched him onto the bonnet of a van, resulting in a severe spinal injury.

Barry said: "Doctors told me I was paralyzed from the chest down and that walking again was unlikely"

Barry also shared. "It was devastating news, but Evie and I knew we wouldn't let this define us."

Despite facing a long road to recovery, the couple decided to proceed with their wedding plans. "We still hadn't started planning before the accident," Barry explained, "but afterwards, we realised life's too short."

The ceremony took place in the hospital's day room, with close family and friends in attendance. Evie wore a full bridal gown, and Barry donned a suit. "It was magical," he recalled.

Barry, a former warehouse worker, is determined to maintain a positive outlook. "I'm going to be in a wheelchair, most likely, for the rest of my life, but I won't let it get me down," he said. "I can breathe on my own, use my arms, and sit up in bed. I believe I can live independently one day, in a wheelchair."

Doctors have estimated that Barry will remain in the hospital for at least another year. 

A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist him with medical expenses and the cost of adaptive equipment. 

www.gofundme.com/f/barry-gets-back-on-track-after-an-unfortunate-accident

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Olly Martins, Police and Crime Commissioner, Bedfordshire

The Labour and Co-operative Party Candidate

Force area:
Bedfordshire

Olly Martins

Election statement:

Bedfordshire is losing 185 police officers and 78 PCSOs, together with 30 patrol cars, 

as a result of the Conservative/LibDem government’s 20% police budget cuts. Axing 

more than half of our PCSOs and forcing this shocking reduction in police strength 

means that the visible neighbourhood policing people value so much is likely to 

become a thing of the past.

What is more, in 2013 Chancellor George Osborne will publish the next spending 

review, which will herald a further round of deep cuts, as a consequences of this 

government’s failed economic policies. A number of Chief Constables have said 

further cuts to the police will undermine the fight against crime.

That is why Bedfordshire needs a Police and Crime Commissioner who, rather 

than just toeing the party line, will fight these cuts and stand up for what our police 

need. That is exactly what the Labour candidate Olly Martins will do.

Eight years with Victim Support, local government and military experience, together 

with running the office of Shadow Transport Secretary Maria Eagle MP in Parliament, 

give Olly the right background to be an effective Police and Crime Commissioner, 

and a champion for our county.

Olly will:

Be a strong voice against the government’s 20% police cuts, arguing for cutting
crime rather than cutting the police
Oppose the sweeping privatisation of large parts of our police to G4S
Resist and frustrate those who preach hatred and seek to divide our communities,
standing up for the decent law abiding majority
Prioritise all forms of hate crime and anti-social behaviour, giving victims
confidence that Bedfordshire Police will deal with them with the utmost
professionalism
Push to ensure Bedfordshire Police better reflects the diversity of the communities
it serves

Prepared by Francis Steer, 3 Union Street, Luton LU1 3AN

Contact Details:

3 Union Street, Luton LU1 3AN
www.ollymartins.org
olly@ollymartins.org