Eddie Pleban

I am nominating my dad. Prior to Feb this year my dad spent 26 years working at the YMCA in Norwich, helping young people to get through hard times in their lives, getting them back on their feet and setting up charities and support to protect young peoples and families in times of need in Norwich. Last year he went into semi retirement following redundancy and started working part time for solo housing In Fed this year my dad suffered a massive brain stem stroke on the way home from australia on an aeroplane. He spent 10 days in intensive care in Dubai before being flown home to intensive care at the N&N. No-one expected him to survive and at the time was paralysed from the neck down, breathing through a tracheostomy tube (unable to speak or eat) and locked in. Today, my dad has started to move his arms, is able to speak and breath on his own and has started eating. He has had visitors and messages from people all over the country who he has helped and touched their lives. his spirit is amazing and he has been an inspiration to the staff and to us his family throughout the experience. My dad is lucky and extremely grateful to be alive. With the help of a chair and maybe his legs, carrying the olympic torch next year would be the most amazing experience and one both I amd I know many people will support. many thanks for reading...... please choose my dad. Thank you