BOXING champ Tyson Fury has sent a message of support to an 11-year-old boy as he comes out of a coma after being hit by a police van.
Tom White was left in a critical condition when run down by the vehicle responding to a 999 call.
After spending nearly a week on life support, Tom began waking from the coma yesterday and was moved to the high dependency unit.
Tom’s family posted on Facebook: “Thanks to the amazing care teams, he’s now out of a coma and is in a High Dependency Unit.
“Until he wakes up fully, we won’t know Tom’s long term outlook, only that it’ll be a very long road ahead for him.
“The aim of this page is to flood it with celebrity videos, surrounded by positive messages of support from the community.
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“We’re hoping that when Tom eventually wakes up, he’ll be able to see, hear and read the various messages to help motivate and inspire him on the long road ahead.
“Thanks to all of the celebs who have taken the time to help and send us video clips.
“Please feel free to add your own ‘You can do it Tom!’ messages so Tom can eventually see them.
“If you can help us source any more celeb videos please get in touch! You can do it Tom!”
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World heavyweight champ Fury said: “Keep fighting, Tom. All the best. See you soon buddy.”
Ex-England footballer Gary Neville also sent a message to Tom, from Lancaster, saying: “I’m sending all my love and best wishes to you.”
Tom was injured just before 8.30pm on May 25 in Lancaster, Lancs, when he was hit by a marked police Peugeot 308 hatchback.
He was taken to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and later transferred to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Merseyside.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct will be carrying out an independent investigation.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
