Norwich firm of solicitors, Leathes Prior, have sponsored Jack Coxall, a teenager from Frettenham, for his sponsored 130-mile bike ride on 1 & 2 September 2012 from Norwich to Great Ormond Street Hospital. Jack suffered serious injuries to his pancreas and spleen in December 2009 and was in Great Ormond Street Hospital for six weeks. As a result of ongoing complications he is now unable to pursue his preferred career in the army and missed a substantial amount of school.
Dave Richards, the personal injury solicitor at Leathes Prior acting for Jack, is particularly impressed that he has come so far. “Jack really has made exceptional progress since I took on his case. I would not have believed that he would go on to do a 130-mile bike ride when I first heard about what happened, but it really is a credit to him and to Great Ormond Street Hospital, and it’s great that he’s decided to give back like this”.
Whilst Jack was lying in Great Ormond Street Hospital, he said to himself that once he recovered he would raise money for the hospital itself, as a way of giving something back. He has since endured a long recovery process but is now confident that he can complete the journey.
His mother, Samantha Coxall, is naturally very nervous for Jack, but at the same time has expressed how proud she is of him, after everything he has been through.
To sponsor Jack, visit www.justgiving.com/JackJourney
