Stroke victim faced with ‘dreadful’ costs
Family and friends of a Selsey biker, who suffered a lifechanging stroke, have rallied round to raise vital funds to ‘bring back his quality of life’.
Father-of-two Kevin Goodrham, 59, suffered a stroke in March 2020.
“He was fit and healthy, working in deliveries at Waitrose,” said wife Alison.
“This type of stroke weakens the artery in the neck. Nothing could have been done to prevent it. It was something he was born with.”
After months in hospital, and rehab, Kevin was on the road to recovery.
However, in July this year, he was admitted back to hospital after a serious fall.
Alison explained: “He has been in hospital ever since and has had two massive infections.
“He started having seizures. That changed everything. That was really hard as he was going backwards instead of forwards. It feels like we are back at the beginning again. We are trying to get him back on track.”
An avid fan of Brentford Football Club, Kevin, before his stroke, was active and regularly met up with friends on their motorbikes. Kevin and Alison were also looking forward to their annual European motorcycle tour. Now, he is unable to walk or talk and his wife is struggling to pay the costs for the vital therapy sessions.
Former schoolfriend and fellow biker Trevor Brooker, who has known Kevin for 48 years, has set up a Gofundme page to support the family.
Trevor said: “The costs are absolutely horrendous. It is utterly dreadful how expensive it is to try to get the
important therapies that will try to bring back his quality of life.”
Trevor is now preparing to run a half marathon across the Surrey Hills on October 3 to raise money to help cover the treatment bills. He has so far raised £1,755, eclipsing the £1,500 target.
“It’s wonderful,” Trevor said. “We are doing very well. People are warming to his plight. I just want to help ease the burden on his wife. It’s taken a massive toll on their life and personal finances.”
To donate, visit uk.gofundme.com/f/a-halfmarathon-to-help-a-friend.