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A boy from Thurgoona has returned home more than 150 days after a serious accident in which he fought for his life. Dash Gurung, 11, left the Royal Children’s Hospital Thursday amid a guard of honor, cheers from the staff and his parents’ relief. In an impaling accident near Culcairn on February 14, he suffered life-threatening head injuries that resulted in a five-month and one-day hospital stay. The elementary school pupil finally cuddled his brother, his cat and his dog at home on Thursday night. “He has overcome enormous obstacles,” said his mother Joanna on Friday. “All of the nurses and doctors on the ward acted honorably and cheered him on when he went alone. “I was crying and my husband was crying, but he had a big smile on his face. “He has overcome enormous obstacles.” Returning home after almost half a year in the hospital was an overwhelming but moving moment. His parents were in Melbourne while he was hospitalized, alternating between Ronald McDonald House and his bed. The family received so much support from the Border community that Dash’s hospital room resembled an art gallery littered with pictures, posters, and balloons. A fundraiser raised $ 20,000 in donations from nearly 150 people. The 11-year-old was able to video calls his school friends about six weeks ago and plans to return to the classroom when he gets back to school in the next few weeks. Rehabilitation continues in Albury and Melbourne, including speech and music therapy. Albury United President Justin Stevens organized the family fundraiser and was amazed at the amount of donations. IN OTHER NEWS: “Because you are such a loving family and there was such a tragedy, it was the least we could do for you,” he said. “We knew the financial impact this would have on her, the absence from work and the psychological distress it would have. “We thought if they had this financial support it could help ease that pressure a little. “We ended up reaching $ 20,000, which was a lot more than we originally thought.” We never thought we would be in this position, “she said. “Having everyone’s support and having something to use for the future of Dash was more than anything we could ever ask for. “We’re just so grateful.” Our journalists work hard to provide the community with local, breaking news. Here’s how you can still access our trusted content:
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A boy from Thurgoona has returned home more than 150 days after a serious accident in which he fought for his life.
Dash Gurung, 11, left the Royal Children’s Hospital Thursday amid a guard of honor, cheers from the staff and his parents’ relief.
The elementary school pupil finally cuddled his brother, his cat and his dog at home on Thursday night.
“He has overcome enormous obstacles,” said his mother Joanna on Friday.
“All the nurses and doctors on the ward held an honor guard and cheered him on when he went alone.
“I cried and my husband cried, but he had a big smile on his face.
“He has overcome enormous obstacles.”
Returning home after almost half a year in the hospital was an overwhelming but moving moment.
His parents were in Melbourne while he was hospitalized, alternating between Ronald McDonald House and his bed.
HOME READY: The family is preparing to leave the Melbourne hospital on Thursday.
The family received so much support from the Border community that Dash’s hospital room resembled an art gallery littered with pictures, posters, and balloons.
The 11-year-old was able to video calls his school friends about six weeks ago and plans to return to the classroom when he gets back to school in the next few weeks.
Rehabilitation continues in Albury and Melbourne, including speech and music therapy.
Albury United President Justin Stevens organized the family fundraiser and was amazed at the amount of donations.
“Because they are such a loving family and there was such a tragedy, it was the least we could do for them,” he said.
“We knew the financial impact this would have on them because they would not have to work and how high the psychological strain would be.
“We thought if they had this financial support it could help ease that pressure a little.
“In the end, we hit $ 20,000, which was a lot more than we originally thought.
“The money kept flowing through the generosity of the public and their loved ones.”
Ms. Gurung said it was amazing to see how many people gathered around her family.
“We never thought we would be in this position,” she said.
“Having everyone’s support and having something to use for the future of Dash was more than anything we could ever ask for.
“We’re just so grateful.”
Our journalists work hard to provide the community with local, breaking news. Here’s how you can still access our trusted content:
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