One-punch attacks in Australia left a footballer disabled. He claims that his left brain has been "destroyed".
Danny Hodgson, a 6PR Perth Radio interviewer, said that he was unable to feel his arm or hand but was hopeful of fully recovering through physiotherapy.
After the attack on Perth in September 2021, the 26-year old from Cleator Moor, Cumbria, was left in a coma.
Mr. Hodgson is a 24-hour caregiver and said that he wouldn't have been able to do it without the help of Australia.
He also stated that he relied on his father Peter and his girlfriend Jess Pollock for his 196-day stay in hospital.
His mother, Nicola, has returned to the UK along with her two children. His father has also pledged to be with him for years if necessary.
Danny Hodgson stated: "It is a very long recovery, even if I fully recover.
"The physios want me to walk as much possible, so my dad or Jess need to hold my hand. I can trip and fall a lot.
"Unfortunately, I have lost all feeling on my left side, which includes my arm and hand.
"This is the main focus of the effort to get the brain feeling again and to get it working again.
"The brain is complex and the part of my brain that is destroyed is the left.
"I also lost my senses of smell. But, hopefully that will return in time with rehabilitation."
During the attack on Perth train station, Mr Hodgson fell backwards, hitting his head on the ground and sustaining a serious brain injury.
After admitting to grievous bodily injury, his 17-year old attacker was sentenced to three years and eight month imprisonment.
Danny said, "Without Western Australia's support, I would be in a very different position."
"Just before this all happened, we had purchased a house and put our savings into it. Jess is my 24/7 support and I don't have any income.
"She was by my side for 196 consecutive days while I was in hospital.
"So, we have no income. Without the donations from Western Australia, it would be a real struggle. I'm so grateful to everyone."
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