DONATIONS have flooded in for a blended martial arts (MMA) starlet who has been deemed “fortunate to be alive” after being dragged underneath a bus.
Liam McCracken had been out on a run on Tuesday in Huyton, Merseyside when he was hit by a bus, being dragged beneath the car and turning into caught for over an hour.
The 22-year-old was finally rescued by emergency companies and was rushed to Aintree Hospital, Liverpool the place it was found he had damaged a variety of bones in his again, pelvis, ribs and legs.
The younger dad-of-one now requires cosmetic surgery for wounds on his limbs and face, and is present process full rehabilitation.
The circumstances imply Liam from Prescot, Merseyside is unable to supply for companion Eva and their one-year-old daughter Myla, leading to household establishing a £30,000 fundraiser to assist the trio.
Properly-known within the UK MMA scene, Liam represented Staff England within the 2019 Worldwide Blended Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) World Championships.
Liam was additionally scheduled to face opponent Tony Silva on the Anthony Pettis FC 8: Combat Evening occasion in October, competing within the light-weight division.
Colleague Sarah Regulation arrange the GoFundMe web page yesterday, writing within the description: “Yesterday, we had some devastating information a couple of huge pillar in our group.
“Liam McCracken was sadly hit by a bus, leaving him with a bunch of significant accidents. He’s fortunate to be alive.
“He has damaged bones in his again, pelvis, ribs and legs in addition to requiring cosmetic surgery for a number of wounds on his face and limbs.
“Liam’s main supply of earnings is teaching and preventing however each can be on maintain for the foreseeable future while he appears to finish his rehabilitation.
“We’ve arrange this GoFundMe to assist Liam’s younger household to assist him with full-time care as he makes his approach again to well being.
“Liam is without doubt one of the brightest sparks in UK MMA and one of the crucial cherished younger males you would want to meet.
“He has just lately grow to be a father, so any assist presently is massively appreciated by everybody at Aspire.”
Donations have since flooded in for the MMA star, with the fundraiser already boasting a whopping £28,492 on the time of writing.
Many shared their assist for Liam, leaving messages of sympathy for the younger household.
Marc McNally wrote: “Wishing you the speediest restoration, mate. I used to be gutted listening to the information. High lad and prime expertise. Take care, Liam.”
Graham Finney mentioned: “Solely met and labored with Liam as soon as however that is heartbreaking to learn and hope he makes a full restoration.
“A lot love and assist being proven within the combat scene but when anybody can share this please do.”
Angela Birch commented: “Fast restoration and hope you and your younger household get all of the assist you want.
“I don’t know you however seen [sic] the hyperlink by Trident Martial arts web page which my son goes to and know the way a lot dedication you guys put into your careers.”
Michael Meyler added: “Life is tough sufficient. Don’t know the lad however he’s dealing with his hardest combat but. He’ll come out undefeated. God bless, fella. We’re all with you.”
Talking to Sarah Regulation at present, she mentioned: “Liam is that one individual that’s at all times there for others. He’ll at all times assist decide others up. He’s the one lots of people go to look as much as in the event that they need assistance .
“I’ve by no means heard one unhealthy phrase spoken about him in all of the years I’ve recognized him. He’s a younger father who actually lives and does every little thing for his little lady and his companion.
“I can actually say I’ve by no means met anybody like him. His dedication to his household, buddies, teammates and sport is like nothing I’ve ever seen earlier than – he’s really one in all a form.”
To donate to the fundraiser, you may go to the hyperlink right here: https://gofund.me/6b5946a5
