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UK man Josh Storer celebrates 'miracle' birthday with part of skull missing after Auckland assault - NZ Herald
Josh Storer celebrated his 26th birthday yesterday minus the right half of his skull and surrounded by family who thought they would never see this day.
A new artificial skull will be made for Storer once level 2 arrives in Auckland - and the UK man hopes a six-month waiting list for his brain surgery is hastened on compassionate grounds.
Until then, only a protective helmet, skin and his parents and sister's supervision will protect Storer's recovering brain.
Saturday's "miracle" birthday celebration is something Storer's sister Sian said the family thought was near impossible on July 9 when his Derby-based parents received a devastating emergency call from Auckland doctors.
Josh Storer celebrated his 26th birthday yesterday minus the right half of his skull and surrounded by family who thought they would never see this day.
A new artificial skull will be made for Storer once level 2 arrives in Auckland - and the UK man hopes a six-month waiting list for his brain surgery is hastened on compassionate grounds.
Until then, only a protective helmet, skin and his parents and sister's supervision will protect Storer's recovering brain.
Saturday's "miracle" birthday celebration is something Storer's sister Sian said the family thought was near impossible on July 9 when his Derby-based parents received a devastating emergency call from Auckland doctors.
