Girl dragged under vehicle in Scotland collision raises £11,000 for emergency services
Nine-year-old Gracie from Stonehouse, Scotland, has successfully raised more than £11,000 for the emergency services personnel who rescued her after a severe road collision. Gracie was cycling when she was dragged beneath a van, an incident her mother described as a “worst nightmare”.
Life-threatening Injuries and Recovery
The accident resulted in Gracie suffering a fractured skull, a broken collarbone, a collapsed lung, and substantial blood loss. She was placed in an induced coma for five days at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. Following the immediate crisis, Gracie endured another four weeks in hospital, including time in a high dependency unit.
Her recovery has been lengthy, involving extensive physiotherapy to regain mobility. The girl has had to relearn basic movements, including walking, a process described by her mother as akin to teaching a toddler.
Gratitude and Fundraising Efforts
In a demonstration of gratitude for the life-saving intervention, Gracie undertook a walking challenge, completing 1.5 miles. This effort, supported by her family and community, has generated over £11,000. The funds will be distributed among Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), the trauma team at the Royal Hospital for Children, and the Scottish Ambulance Service, acknowledging their critical roles in her rescue and subsequent care.
Gracie's family highlighted the professionalism and rapid response of all services involved, attributing her survival and recovery to their coordinated actions.
