A GCSE Greenfields student makes the local papers after creating a video tribute, to thank the hospital who treated him after a golfing accident.
"What is so impressive is that Harry feels so genuinely in debt to those who rebuilt his face. If every child showed the same impeccable manners the world would be a better place. "
A boy who suffered horrific injuries in a golfing accident has publicly thanked the surgeons who rebuilt his face.
Harry Wood's cheekbone was shattered, his eye socket was cracked and he suffered a slight loss of vision after being struck full force in the face with a club.
The Greenfields schoolboy was caddying when the accident happend.
The 14-year-old had been holding back a branch for a friend whose ball had gone into the rough at Crawley's Tilgate Forest Golf Course when he was accidentally hit.
The schoolboy had to undergo specialist reconstructive surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.
After this proved an overwhelming success, he recorded a video for website YouTube in which he thanks medics.
Recalling the accident, Harry said: "My friend hit the shot into the rough so I held a branch back for him. He swung, missed the ball and caught me in the face.
"The main reason I put the video together was to thank everybody and to bring an end to the whole thing.
"I also wanted to show people how bad it was, but that I'm fine now.
"The magnitude of people who have shown their support has been so big. This message is for them."
Harry believes he is stronger than ever, having made a speedy recovery from his injuries.
The video tribute was also sent to the hospital's chief executive Adrian Bull.
During the clip – which was published on the internet last week – Harry praises the "wonderful" hospital staff and says he would never have healed the way he has without them.
He tells them: "You were the ones that kept me going and I can't thank you enough. I love you all from the bottom of my heart and will always be grateful for the support you gave me."
Mr Bull is delighted that the youngster went to such an effort to thank his staff. He said: "It is always gratifying to read such comments and it is also pleasing to know that our hospital services have made such an impact."
Having suffered no trauma from the incident in June, Harry even joked that he will be more cautious during his next outing on a golf course. He said: "Maybe I'll wear a helmet next time."
Excerpted from the East Grinstead Courier and Observer website, read the full story here. And you can see the tribute video on Youtube.
East Grinstead Courier & Observer's comment:
Appreciation of teenager is impressive
Hospitals around the country will treat thousands of children every year, transforming their lives for the better. Most children will be grateful but few will go to the lengths that 14-year-old Harry Wood went to so they can show their appreciation.
Creating a heartfelt video tribute will have touched all those who treated him and many who have simply watched the clip.
Of course some people will argue that Harry should not have been standing so close to someone using a golf club.
But accidents happen and nobody deserves to end up with the kind of horrific injuries which he did. What is so impressive is that Harry feels so genuinely in debt to those who rebuilt his face. If every child showed the same impeccable manners the world would be a better place.
Harry's story was also covered in the Crawley News, 27th Jan '11 and The Argus, 28th Jan '11.
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