A teenager certified dead after being hit by a van miraculously began breathing just hours before his life support was set to be switched off.
Lewis Roberts, 18, had appeared to have lost his fight for life after the horror crash.
After doctors told his grief-stricken family there was nothing more that could be done they said their last goodbyes and agreed to have his organs donated.
But incredibly he began breathing on his own despite being told he had 'zero chance' of pulling through, Stoke on Trent Live reports.
A fund-raising appeal has been launched for the teenager, and has since raised more than £1,000.
Appeal organiser Chloe Roberts said: "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.
"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."
His sister Jade Roberts, 28, added: "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."
Lewis was knocked over on Broad Street, in Leek on the afternoon of Saturday, March 13.
Staffordshire Police are continuing to investigate the collision and anyone with information can call police on 101.
The fund-raising appeal can be found here.
