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04.05.2019

Peter Jones

Many of you have contacted us to ask about the health of Peter Jones the UK safety and training consultant, who is also a Vertikal Days team member and safety officer. Given the level of interest we have asked Peter’s family if he would be willing for us to publish a statement, and he has responded that he is very happy for us to do so.
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Peter Jones



Two weeks ago he suffered a stroke that left him unable speak and paralysed down one side. He was rushed to hospital where his condition was soon stabilised. Within a few days he began to recover some movement, and a little later to regain some vocal control. Since then he has made very good progress and was discharged from hospital. He is now in a specialist stroke rehabilitation centre where he is receiving focused support and physiotherapy. We are told that his speech continues to improve and that he is already checking out Vertikal.Net, he even sent us a short text this week.

Needless to say he will not be carrying out his usual duties at Vertikal Days this year, but we do hope that he will be back and in better shape than ever for Vertikal Days 2020.

We have also heard from Jeff Eisenberg of Pump Power Rental, that he has set up a just giving page to raise funds for the Stroke Association, on Peter’s behalf. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/peter-jones-get-well

Comments

PD
Peter, all the best for a speedy recovery mate. I'm sure you will make a full recovery. Peter

May 13, 2019

Robert Buono
So shocked to here of this news peter but knowing you like I do you’ll soon be back to normal along with your witty dry humour, throwing me the odd swerve ball ????

Take care and get well soon mate,

Regards
Bob B

May 8, 2019

Neon
Sad to hear about Peter, but to him and his family please don't be despondent, I recently had a stroke and through the skill of the NHS i am now back at work and enjoying life again, Wishing you a fast and full recovery, Neon

May 7, 2019

Simmo
Very sorry to hear this Peter. Wishing you well and a speedy recovery, I’m sure you’ll bounce back soon.
Best wishes,
Simmo

May 6, 2019

Mr Cherrypicker
Very sad to hear this news
I am sure that all of us will wish Peter a full and speedy recovery
Thoughts and prayers to his family at this challenging time

Wishing you warm and sunny days at Abersoch , very soon

Mike Evans

May 5, 2019

KevinS
Shocked to hear Peters news, great to hear that he is making good progress on the road to recovery and will soon be back on the old trials iron
Get well soon Peter from all at IPS

May 4, 2019