Dean Beggs was badly burned in a workplace accident back in January. NEN featured Dean’s story (see below) and he got back in touch this week to let readers know what he’s been up to – he’s been busy!:
“My name is Dean Beggs. I was featured in one of your stories back in May. I was involved in a horrific work place accident.
“A gas bottle was connected to a burner and was placed inside a container which was then closed.I was unaware of this and opened the door, causing a backdraft. I was flung against another container across from me and knew instantly I was fighting for my life.
“I looked down and saw I had no sleeves, and knew that in order for anyone to see me I had to run about 20 to 30 feet to be in sight of my workmates.
“I was then forced to roll about in a mucky puddle to put out the flames as I was still on fire.
“This happened back on 7th January 7th.
“Since then, I have organised, alongside St. Peters, a charity football game for the Royal Infirmary Ward 45 Burns Unit. This raised £2404.49 for the unit which will go towards specialised equipment for patient rehabilitation that would not qualify for funding within their NHS budget.
“I hosted the match at Johnstone Sports Hub, it was not the nicest of days but despite this over 100 people turned up to watch and donate to the cause in the rain.
“I had taken sponsor sheets to local workplaces and amenities coilers Johnstone , McAlpines Johnstone , Tandoori Palace Linwood and Celmissa plant hire Johnstone and some overwhelming donations from workers came flooding in.
“I also set up a Just Giving page which raised £570.
“On the day of the match we had a Beat the Goalie as well, where kids lined up with their pockets full of change to give to the cause. It was such an amazing day for an amazing cause!”
Great stuff, Dean!
