Schoolboy sunk ‘the lowest a human can reach’ after being hit by car

Isle of Man: Will Blissett was just 14 when a car hit him, and he thought he might not survive the night. Fast forward to now, and he’s a 21-year-old psychology student planning a trek along the Great Wall of China to give back to the hospital that saved his life.

Back in March 2018, Will was airlifted to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after the accident. Doctors were worried he wouldn’t make it, but he pulled through against all odds. He remembers how serious his injuries were and how quickly he was moved to Liverpool for better care.

Will recalls the panic when he first arrived at the local hospital. The doctors there knew they couldn’t help him and rushed him to Alder Hey. Even there, the outlook was grim. But thanks to the incredible treatment he received, he managed to recover and is now living a relatively normal life.

After spending over three months in the hospital, he was finally discharged. It was a miracle, considering the severity of his injuries. He had to relearn how to walk and was pretty much dependent on his family for a while.

But it wasn’t just his body that took a hit; his mental health suffered too. Will explains that the brain trauma made him forget the accident entirely. As he started to heal physically, he realized he wasn’t the same person anymore, which hit him hard.

He faced some dark moments, feeling like he didn’t want to wake up. But with the support of his family and the care he received, he found the strength to keep going. He wanted to prove to himself that he could overcome this.

Now, Will is gearing up for a 35km trek in China to raise funds for Alder Hey. He’s excited about the challenge and wants to give back to the place that helped him. He even secured a placement there as part of his studies, which feels like a full-circle moment for him.

He saw a poster about the trek while at the hospital and decided right then and there that he was going to do it. He’s been working hard to raise money because he believes in the hospital’s mission to save lives.

The trek will take him through some tough terrain, including the famous “Stairway to Heaven” in China. Will feels grateful for how far he’s come and wants to help ensure that Alder Hey can continue to provide excellent care for others.

He’s set up a JustGiving page to fundraise and is sharing updates on his journey through social media. Will’s story is a testament to resilience, and he hopes to inspire others along the way.