Support Natalie after spinal injury from gunshot

Support for Natalie Bignell after life changing spinal cord injury from gunshot

 

In November 2020, our beloved Natalie was the innocent victim of a gun crime incident in East London, where as a bystander she was tragically shot through the neck. She has been left with a C4 spinal cord injury resulting in her becoming a quadriplegic at the age of 32. This life shattering injury means she has lost the ability to move and feel anything from her neck down to her feet. The reality is that Natalie will never be able to walk again or have use of her hands.

 

While fighting for her life in hospital she received two critical lifesaving surgeries, and despite the odds has been left with no brain damage and can breathe without assistance. However, the severity of Natalie’s injuries means she requires 24-hour care, specialist equipment, regular physiotherapy, and an accessible home that is able to cater to all of her needs. While her care is partially being funded by the NHS, without being able to work and receive a regular income, Natalie urgently needs additional support.

 

Natalie is a creative, kind, compassionate and loyal person who before the incident had a career in fashion ecommerce, loved travelling, socialising and enjoying life as a go-getting 32 year old. With her second chance at life Natalie has plans to continue exploring her creativity through painting, drawing and making prints - all hugely inspirational given her injuries.

 

Please consider donating to support Natalie through her rehabilitation journey and help her get regular physiotherapy and equipment that she needs to salvage the use of her limbs and avoid regression in her mobility.

 

We appreciate you taking the time to read Natalie's story and ask that you share with everyone you know.

 

With love,

The Bignell Family

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- Funds are being raised on behalf of Natalie by her sister Rebecca. All funds will be transferred to Natalie on a Monthly basis.