Luke louden dad of four paralysed after car crash

Some amazing friends and family suggested that I try a go fund me page. At first, I was very against it as I hate getting help from others, but my injury has taught me that i need to allow others to help.

If you’re interested in the backstory please keep reading if not feel free to donate anyway :) 

On the 13th of August 2020 I was involved in a car crash that left me paralyzed from the chest down. I fractured 33 fractures in my body, I broke my chest plate, throat, eye socket + traumatic iritis (white part of your eye bleeding), nose again see picture, shoulder and arm in several places, toes see picture (my little toe got degloved, and I got told I could lose it, ear drum, leg neck and back. The worst being an open fracture on my leg which required 3 operations and again got told I could still lose It. obvious my spinal injury has had the worst effect on me, but my open fracture lead me to have a blood transfusion (5units) I also found out that due to my injuries I had a high chance of not pulling through, but God obviously has a plan for me.
In short I’ve been left an incomplete quadriplegic but I do have use of my arms and hands (right hand is very weak)
As many of you know I have an amazing wife and 4 children. all donations will do towards my power ad on and other adaptations. I need to settle into life. Ive chosen this type of power ad on so I can join them on walk through the forest and on the beach.

I’ve always been active throughout my life doing numerous tough mudders, rat races and other obstacle course race. I enjoyed mountain biking and playing as many sports as I could, even if it was just playing cricket in the summer with my extended family after a BBQ. My job as a dairyman was also physical work which I loved and can now no longer do. My wife would laugh I could barely sit down for a minute to chill out. Not being active is so out of character for me, and it has been difficult at times to come to terms with. Looking back at memories can be so bitter-sweet because I can see all the things I used to be able to do with my children and now can’t. I loved taking them down slides at water parks (my wife hates them), going on the inflatable pillows and so much more. Our son was only 8 months when I had the accident and I didn’t get out until his 1st birthday, due to Covid visiting wasn’t allowed, and I missed so much, his first steps being one of them! He’ll also only ever know me in a chair, unlike with our daughters he’ll never go down slides with me or kick a football properly with him. It doesn’t bother him, but that’s why I’m determined to make the most of this situation and do whatever activities I can with my family. I wasn’t aware of how expensive it would be. things like hand bikes and racing wheel chairs cost thousands hence the page.

Please see the bottom for photos

The power ad on

The power ad on means I can join my cycling friends at kirroughtree (an off-road cycling track)having the power ad on means it will also give me some independence and enjoyment. It has a 2kw motor to hopefully help me go anywhere I want. The ad on would also make life a lot easier in general as it will help me keep up with my children ‍‍‍‍on walks.

The power ad on allows me to go on longer walk with my family (I get tired before my two-year old) as well as allow me to go on the beach. There are other options like a hand bike attachment that could potentially do the same, but at the moment I can’t use one due to needing surgery but I will get that for keeping fit in the future.

Now the hospital bit! Queen Elizabeth university hospital spinal ward. absolute legends!!

I will be opening a fundraiser for the staff in edenhall and philipshill as well due to all the staff deserving recognition.

Due to my shoulder and back injury I literally had to lay in a hospital bed for three weeks looking at the ceiling. But once stable I was able to sit up with a neck brace on (only upto 30 minutes as you start to feel dizzy due to the change in your blood pressure)and look out the window due to COVID we couldn’t leave the ward to see friends or family. COVID again (1st lockdown) took away the small privileges we had and that was a one-hour slot to see 1 loved one! Obviously I chose my wife ❤️ I only got to see my children through a window which only lasted 20 minutes before one of them got bored.

I spent the next 4 months relearning everything and how to deal with my injury. I had to learn everything from sitting up, getting dressed, washing, eating, picking things off the floor and numerous other things. The first 12 weeks I wasn’t allowed to transfer, so I had the luxury of a wheelchair that uses a pull push action to move. Once I got the ok I spent the rest of the time learning to transfer from my chair to various places like toilet chair, bed and off the floor, it is a lot harder than it sounds when you’ve no core muscles and your legs don’t work. (Video attached)

One of the hardest things I had to cope with was knowing I’d never be able to bounce on the trampoline with my children, kick a ball with my son, play on the beach with my children, do obstacle races like tough mudder, total warrior and rat race. I can’t even join my cycling friends on the trails, but I could with an electric ad on. The ultimate one was not being able to dance and hold my wife (not that I have done that before)

While in the spinal unit you have a lot of time to think about negative things like why me, what have I done to deserve this and loads of pointless negative thoughts, but thankfully I had my faith which gave me great comfort knowing it happened for a reason and God has a plan for me.

During the last 2 months I had to go in a standing frame that helps circulation, muscle stretch and weight bear on my legs as this helps prevent osteoporosis. Learn to take my wheels off my chair to allow me to pick what’s left of my chair and put in the passenger seat. Being a quadriplegic it’s extreme difficult to do with no core muscles. I managed to transfer off the floor into my chair(only because I wanted to compete with Danny) as well as get in the standing frame on my own instead of need at least two physios to assist me. (Video attached)

My recovery is extremely slow. It’s been 8 months, and I’m still getting used to everyday living, but from a lot of help from my wife and family I’m slowly getting used to being a quadriplegic and knowing this is me for life.

this was after it was straightened 



a nose only a wife can love


healing nicely



only a few staples and stiches


when the in-law bring you food

other side of the car


good old tilt table, nothing better than passing out on this


where would I be without this superwomen/wife/mum


a picture can say a thousand words :) 


didn't care about the broken neck and other bones but my toe!oooft  thought I was dying!!


ask my wife im always happy :)  (see me left eye its all black) traumatic iritis 

Thank you for taking the time to read this

So please donate even if it’s only a pound, it would massively have the potential to change my life

if you don't like donating to pages feel free to pm me for my PayPal or bank details


.PLEASE NOTE THIS PAGE IS NOW DONATING TOWARD THE STAFF AT GLASGOW SPINAL UNIT!!