On Tuesday, 12th August, our dear friend Stephen’s life changed in an instant. While helping a friend, a ladder gave way and Stephen suffered a devastating fall, leaving him with severe spinal injuries. He was rushed to Royal Preston Hospital where surgeons worked to repair his broken spine with rods and screws.

Recent MRI scans brought heartbreaking news: a full tear of the spinal cord, meaning Stephen has been told he will never walk again. Hearing those words shattered us all – but Stephen, in his incredible spirit, refuses to give up hope. He is determined to stay positive and prove the doctors wrong.

Stephen will soon move to Southport (Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospital), a specialist spinal injury centre, where he will undergo months of intensive rehabilitation. His journey will be long and challenging, but he is facing it with courage.

Beyond his recovery, Stephen is a devoted single father to his beautiful daughter Olivia. He is one of the kindest, most selfless people you could meet – always the first to help a friend, share a laugh, or offer support. Now, it’s our turn to stand by him.

This sudden accident has left Stephen not only with a life-changing injury but also with the overwhelming burden of lost income, medical needs, and the urgent costs of adapting his home and daily life for accessibility.

We are asking our community to come together and support Stephen through this incredibly difficult time. Stephen has been a long term member of Hello Fit gym in Lytham and we want to do everything we can to help him and use our platform to reach as many people as we can. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference – helping him focus on recovery and on building a new future with Olivia. If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing this page will mean the world to Stephen and his family.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with him.