An electricity worker was in a coma for two months after falling 50ft while working on a pylon. Gavin Pugh, 34, has been left paralysed from the waist down following the horrific incident.
Mr Pugh, from Bangor, was taken to hospital in Birmingham after the fall in Tamworth. Doctors feared that he would not survive having suffered what is known as a "T8 spinal complete injury".
North Wales Live reported that he has now returned home for the first time where his parents will now need to fit the house with specialist equipment for him to be able to get around. His friend, David Jones, 32, now plans to complete the National Three Peaks Challenge, over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to raise funds for the project.
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David said: "Gav is back living with his parents in Wales, but unfortunately they don't have the set-up at home to allow him to live independently. So I've challenged myself to raise money to fund the work and equipment needed for him.
"I'm looking to raise as much money as possible by completing the three national peaks challenge with a twist - not only will it be winter, it will also run through Christmas Eve into Christmas Day! Anyone is welcome to join me on either mountain, whether it be wind, rain, snow or sunshine - it's getting done."
More than £800 has already been raised on the fundraising page. David says he will welcome anyone who wants to join him on his journey to Scotland, England and back to Wales.
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