THE wife and daughter of Alastair McKnight, who was severely injured in a groundskeeping accident, have issued a statement.
The 64-year-old was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital on Monday after a mower he was driving tipped over and his leg became trapped in its blades.
Surgeons were forced to amputate part of Mr McKnight's lower left leg and his wife Angela reveale
d he might never regain the use of his left hand.
In a statement released today (Wednesday) she and daughter Stephanie said: "To everyone who has sent messages of support and sympathy to the McKnight family, we would like to thank you for your kind words.
"We would especially like to thank the men and women of the police, fire brigade, ambulance service and air ambulance, the doctors and nurses who helped Alastair so quickly and professionally.
"We would like to particularly thank Patrick Stanley for raising the alarm and calling the air ambulance - this definitely saved his life, getting him to the amazing team at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
"Alastair is still in a very serious condition and will require multiple surgeries. But he is stable and conscious.
"He has had to have his left leg amputated, and there is serious damage to his left hand and arm.
"But the surgeons at the John Radcliffe are doing all they can to help him.
"If you would like to help in your own way, please consider donating blood, as Alastair's surgeries have so far required massive transfusions of blood.
"You may also consider making a donation to the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust - this essential service can only continue with your charitable donations."
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here or call 08457 711711 for more details about how to give blood. To support the air ambulance click
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