A teenage boy who was hit by a van and 'certified dead' suddenly began breathing again, just before his organs were going to be taken for donation.
Eighteen-year-old Lewis Roberts was brain dead for four days after the crash before he miraculously started breathing once again on his own.
Now, his family have set up a fundraising page asking people to buy a 'Pint for Lewis', to help him with his recovery and anything else that might arise as a result of his injuries.
The fundraising page reads: "On March 13, Lewis suffered catastrophic head injuries when he was struck by a van in his hometown of Leek and was flown to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery.
"Four days later, the doctors broke the news to our family that nothing more could be done as he had unfortunately suffered a 'brain stem death' and sadly passed away.
"After saying our goodbyes to Lewis, close family bravely agreed for his organs to be donated to help the lives of seven other people.
"This bought Lewis extra time before his life support machine was turned off. Just hours before Lewis' surgery, he began to breathe again on his own. A miracle any family could wish for after being told he had zero chance of pulling through."
It continues: "After this Lewis has carried on progressing. He has started to react to pain tests, moving his limbs on his own, and also moving his head from side to side, blinking and also moving his mouth. Every day, this boy is getting stronger.
"Many people have asked to send money for a pint for Lewis. Any money that is sent will be for Lewis when he is home and back on his feet.
"We would just like to say, as a family, thank you so much and we are very grateful for everyone's prayers and best wishes for Lewis."
So far, more than £1,500 has been raised for Lewis.
His remarkable upturn in health occurred less than two weeks after he was struck by the vehicle. He appeared to have lost his battle for his life at Stoke University Hospital before he rallied strongly.
His sister, 28-year-old Jade Roberts, told the Stoke Sentinel: "Thank you so, so much to every single one of you who has donated. Lewis will be chuffed to bits.
"We cannot wait for him to wake up and see it."
Staffordshire Police are investigating the collision, and anyone with information should call 101, quoting the incident number 413 and the date March 13.
If you want to donate to Lewis' recovery fund, you can via the fundraising page here.
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