When Peter, Gavin’s Dad, found out that Gavin had been in a terrible accident, his first thought was that they were going to lose a second child. The doctors told him that even if Gavin did make it, it was likely he’d have some degree of brain damage. They made the decision to let the doctors perform a new procedure to alleviate the pressure on Gavin’s brain. That was seven years ago now. Gavin no longer needs anti-seizure medication, which they were told he’d need to take for the rest of his life. ‘He’s at university. He’s driving. He has a girlfriend. Gavin’s just like any other normal young man’ says Peter. He and Wendy believe that if it hadn’t been for the Chopper and the speed of their crew, Gavin wouldn’t have had this second chance at life. Watch his video for his side of the story.
Gavin’s Dad’s story.
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Posted by Mashroor Abdullah - 25/05/2012 6:48pm (6 years ago)
well done Gavin. i a had serious car accident from which i had a severe brain injury as a result needed surgery to the brain to release the blood pressure and damaged vessle to be repaired. luckily everything was done in time and now i am getting back to my usual life. Youths recover very well( i am turning 21 this yr), its just matter of time before u become almost like you use to be. Best of luck mate :-)
Posted by Makere Dennis - 25/05/2012 6:48pm (6 years ago)
Big ups to the Westpac Chopper Crew. Its so awsome to hear that Gavin is doing everything normal like a teenager should. WESTPAC CHOPPER ROCK!!!
Posted by Kevin - 25/05/2012 6:47pm (6 years ago)
sorry but 50 bucks is a lot for a t-shirt when only 10 is going to the appeal…it’s great the chopper people do this job and worthy cause but couldn’t huffer have come up with something a bit cheaper. is there any profit for them in this i wonder?
Posted by Chris WIlson - 25/05/2012 6:42pm (6 years ago)
Hi there, I made a $3 donation & understood I wud get a chopper ringtone. How do I go about this please?
Posted by kristen - 25/05/2012 6:38pm (6 years ago)
wow, everyone who is involved with the chopper, you guys are amazing!!!
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