Build an adapted home for Gary with Lets For Life

Hello, my name is Serene Crutchley, big sister to Gary Crutchley.

About Gary before he had a stroke

Gary Crutchley was an active outgoing personality, that enjoyed and lived life to the max, wild camping, walking, cycling, he was the life and so soul of any event, worked hard, and had just started a new job, that he worked hard to get. He was a loving, son, brother and dad to Ellie, with a large network of amazing friends.

What happened to change his life

Gary's life changed in Oct 20 at the age of 41, when he suffered a life-changing stroke. The consultants and surgeons did everything to save his life, however there were complications. Gary underwent lifesaving surgery to the brain and was put into an induced coma, the outcome was unknown and a very worrying time for family and friends. The strong man that he is, he came through and has undergone further surgery to rebuild his skull.

After the stroke

Gary is now impaired with both physical and cognitive restrictions that have changed his life immensely. He has endured over 2 years of hospitalisation and brain rehabilitation, learning life skills we take for granted, with the help of Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy.

The Future

Gary is on a plan to be discharged from the brain rehabilitation unit where he resides into "a new life" with as much independence as he can get. Social housing is a huge problem. There is a lack of disabled living in the UK, especially for young disabled people that want to live an independent "assisted" life rather than a life within a care facility. He has been offered care-homes, but that would be stripping him of his rights to independence. What he requires is a home suitable for a disabled person. He has years of living life "albeit very different to before stroke" Gary has not lost his memories, nor his outgoing personality.

So, what happens next?

We as a family & friends of Gary, are looking to build him a home, adapted to his needs within the Stockport area where he has lived all his life, where he will be surrounded by those that love him and he will be living where he deserves to live, in his hometown.

How can you help?

This is where I ask for help from friends, friends of friends, family and the public far & wide to assist in raising funds towards a build suitable for my brother. We will be arranging fundraisers/auctions/raffles.

Proposed build.

We have planning permission to convert a building to the requirements of a disabled person, within the village he was born, close to friends & family. We have help and guidance from Local Government commissioners and a fabulous charity that specialise in homes for the disabled "Lets for Life", what we don't have is the funds. Donations don't need to be monetary, offers of labour, building supplies, manpower will be just as helpful.

Media Exposure

Any help or assistance in reaching out to the public for help and support would be appreciated in particular newspapers, radio, TV. We would like to get the story of the battle young disabled have in living independent lives. My brother being just one. I am contactable through GoFundMe or on facebook.

Thank you

Serene Crutchley

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