Ed O’Brien spent six days in the coma at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) after falling in Millennium Square, Leeds, during his team’s open-top bus Premier League promotion parade on Monday, May 5.
His mother, Stacey Barker, who lives in York, said her son woke on Monday (May 12) in “what I can only describe as a miracle”.
“It is clear he has a long way to go just now but, for the first time since the initial prognosis was delivered, we feel more than confident that Edward stands a fantastic chance of a very good recovery,” Ms Barker said.
“It is more than any of us ever dared to hope only eight days ago.
“The relief we feel is simply indescribable; we couldn’t be any happier right now.”
Ms Barker said she, along with of Mr O’Brien’s father and siblings, “can’t thank everyone enough for their relentless and unwavering support during what has been the worst week of our lives”.
She said the family’s “biggest thanks, undoubtedly, has to go to the health professionals who have saved our son's life”.
“In a thousand lifetimes we could never convey our gratitude to you all in supporting us in getting to this point, nor repay the debt we, as a family, owe the LGI.
“We are still uncertain what the future holds for Edward but, as a family, we are more than confident with the love of the majority and the expertise of the remarkable professionals looking after him. He will continue to amaze us all for many months to come.”
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