A mystery benefactor was so touched by the story of a woman who lost both her legs when she was crushed between two cars that he said he will give her £5,000 to make her dream come true.
The ECHO yesterday reported how the 30-year-old woman had undergone more than 132 hours of surgery after suffering catastrophic injuries when she was hit by a car driven by an alleged drink driver and ended up trapped between two vehicles in Wallasey eight months ago.
The woman, whose family don't wish to be named yet, hasn't left hospital since the crash last September , and has hardly been able to leave her bed since.
Now, after reading our story, a successful businessman has come forward to donate a whopping cheque for £5,000.
He has suggested the money could be used for a trip to Disney Land in Florida for when she finally has the strength to leave.
The benefactor, who also does not wish to be named, is also in Aintree hospital, like the injured woman, where he is battling a leg infection.
But he will be home and fully recovered within the next couple of weeks, while the Wallasey woman has a huge battle ahead of her for the rest of her life.
The kind-hearted stranger, who runs a factory in Skelmersdale, told the ECHO: "I'm in the same hospital and reading this story really touched me.
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"I'd like to give her a target, something to look forward, to help her.
"It's shocking what's happened to her.
"I've got a minor leg infection, and have only been in Aintree for a week. My leg will be sorted.
"But the catalogue of injuries sustained by this lady - how do you face that?
"I'm in position to help this kid, and if it only gives her a target in her mind, then it's worth giving.
"I can't imagine what it's like to face the future without two legs."
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When the ECHO informed the family of the hugely generous offer, Maria, the mum of the 30-year-old, broke down in tears.
She said: "I can't believe that.
"It's the first nice thing to happen to this family for ages.
"I want to thank him personally.
"I'm gobsmacked. I'm on Universal Credit so money is a struggle."
Maria currently gets taxis from her home in Wallasey to Aintree, but that cash, which comes from a solicitor's firm, is soon set to run out.
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The mum says she struggles to get to see her daughter as she suffers daily with anxiety and depression, along with agoraphobia.
She added: "I haven't felt happiness like this in a long time. I'm still in shock"
The woman initially lost her left leg and hip following the horrendous collision on Seabank Road, Wallasey, and has recently lost her right leg, just above the knee.
She has had many skin grafts and will be sent to theatre for surgery almost once a week.
Police are still investigating the crash which happened at 7.25am collision on September 7.
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The 30-year-old was leaving her friend's home in Wallasey and was about to get in a taxi when the crash happened.
It involved a Renault Megane, a Peugeot Sport HDI and a Skoda Octavia.
A 36-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and dangerous driving and was taken into custody for questioning.
The Crown Prosecution Service are soon to make a decision on whether to prosecute.
Anyone who witnessed the incident and has information to help police with their enquires is asked to call 101 quoting incident reference 18200188291.
