Dollymarie Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Just thought I'd share this picture with everyone. Oskar got his cheque for his much needed operation today that people on here chipped in to contribute to, that football fans far and wide chipped in for, that non football fans chipped in for, that people did countless things to raise the funds for. Oskar gets his operation when the football season has finished (obviously!) I think I can safely say on behalf of Lizzy his mum a massive thank you to each and every one of you. Let's finish the season and get promoted for this little hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 That's great news! Hope he's fan of the season as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Absolutely fantastic news. Well done to everyone that made this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wonderful news. That's made my day that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hopefully someone can put this on the rovers forum, I think they had an OSkar thread pinned I seemed to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Fantastic! Hope the operation is successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wonderful News. One thing I must add, however, is that, whilst it brings a tear to my eye every time I see or read about Oskar and his sad (hopefully, soon to be better) story, there is always, without fail, a bright smile on his little face. Given his background, I think therein lies a lesson for all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hopefully someone can put this on the rovers forum, I think they had an OSkar thread pinned I seemed to remember. By all means someone go post it. I no longer have an account on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Marvellous, bloody marvellous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wonderful News. One thing I must add, however, is that, whilst it brings a tear to my eye every time I see or read about Oskar and his sad (hopefully, soon to be better) story, there is always, without fail, a bright smile on his little face. Given his background, I think therein lies a lesson for all of us. Agree. Also he has a 100% winning record when leading the team out!! Is he going to Preston?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou-peters-dive Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Recognition should also go to Scott Wright. Non stop fund raising on Oscar's behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Fantastic stuff. Unfortunately the money I raised didn't get to DWF before the target was reached. However it will still get to them, so will go to help another deserved cause no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Well if there is money left after the operation has been paid for, I dare say the family would benefit from a holiday as Oskar starts his recovery. Good luck to 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 A special thanks to all the Gas who organised and contributed towards Oskar's fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS13 Robin Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Oskar Pycroft fast becoming a Bristol City legend!! What a great effort from everyone who has done fundraising and donated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I thought to myself on Tues when he came out with the team in his "wheels", how wonderful it would be if in a year or so he could walk out with the team. All the very best of luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Brilliant news. PS I have always like the wallpaper in his house. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I seem to remember having the same pillows at one point. Anyway, well done to everyone everywhere that donated, truly heroic effort from both parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Next time we see Oskar on the pitch I think we need a big shout of. "Oskar give us a wave".Do you know if he will be on the pitch against Coventry,Marie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 He's not due to be on the pitch again this season. Hopefully in about a year when he's had his op and all the physio needed, he'll be back out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I'm pretty ignorant on what his operation and possible recovery time and timescales involves. Is it 'just' one op or a series? I don't want all the gorey details but what does the operation involve? What are the stages he has to progress through? Not wanting to get political, but I'm still absolutely disgusted and staggered that it wasnt fully funded by the National Health. I am absolutely certain he has the drive and determination to walk out onto the pitch one day, won't be a dry eye in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 He has one operation which is then followed by months and months of intensive physio. The operation itself only costs half of what was raised, the other half of the money is spent on hours of daily physio (which again isn't covered on the NHS) to build up the muscles which Oskar has never used as he's never walked, so that they can support him when he has the strength to walk. That's a very simplified version of what will happen anyway. It's not like he has the op and he can walk straight away, it takes much longer than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Stripe Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 A special thanks to all the Gas who organised and contributed towards Oskar's fund. I don't think i'm speaking out of turn when i say on behalf of all the kind hearted Gasheads who generously helped raise some cash, we say - Good luck Oskar! ...and what a fantastic achievement whether red, blue or indifferent, people came together to support a fantastic cause for a brave young lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckobcfc Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 He's not due to be on the pitch again this season. Hopefully in about a year when he's had his op and all the physio needed, he'll be back out there. so all things being well he can lead the team out for the promotion clinching game in the championship next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 He has one operation which is then followed by months and months of intensive physio. The operation itself only costs half of what was raised, the other half of the money is spent on hours of daily physio (which again isn't covered on the NHS) to build up the muscles which Oskar has never used as he's never walked, so that they can support him when he has the strength to walk. That's a very simplified version of what will happen anyway. It's not like he has the op and he can walk straight away, it takes much longer than that. Like RedM, I am staggered that the NHS does not finance this. Obviously, we have only the barest of details, but when one reads of, e.g., young women having breast implants funded by said NHS and this type of cost being excluded, one can only question the wisdom and, indeed, justice of the NHS decision makers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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