A promising 17 year old footballer Ellis Robinson who plays for Rochdale FC
has been told by surgeons that he may never walk again talk more of
playing football after he injured his spinal cord while playing 5-aside
football with his uncle and players from local side Limeside King George last week.
His club Rochdale Fc released a statement ;
''Our thoughts and prayers are with Ellis and his family at this time, and we are offering our full support.
''Ellis has a long journey in front of him as he begins
the fight to walk again, and his family and friends are raising money
to aid his road to recovery. They’ve set up a GoFundMe page for
donations.''
''Rochdale Football Club will also be raising money for Ellis – full details will announced in the coming days.
''You can show your support on Twitter by tweeting @teamellis and using the #teamellis''.
From everyone at Rochdale Football Club, we wish Ellis the very best in his recovery. Get well soon, Ellis!
His uncle Chris Robinson, 32, who was with him at the time of the accident said: “We can’t believe it.
“You just never think something like this will happen.
“Even his doctors have been left flabbergasted, they have seen injuries like this from rugby but never football.
“It’s obviously devastating for all of us.
“But the response and the support we’ve received has been absolutely amazing.
“Even people we don’t know have been so kind.
“I know it means a lot to Ellis and it’s helping him, and us, prepare for what we know will be a long road ahead.”
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