He was paralysed from the chest down and for a number of months his life was in danger, spending that time in the intensive care unit at the Cork University Hospital.
A sucessful appeal was set up to help him begin his rehabilitation and adapt the family home for his needs.
Over the last 5 years he has showed incredible courage and strength to make remarkable progress through his determination,bravery and perserverence.
During this time he has always been overwhelmed by the kindness of all those who helped him and to acknowledge this has supported a number of charitable causes and the inspriration for the Sea Change Foundation to be set up.