SHAMUS Liptrot is still learning to walk but he dreams of one day getting back on his bike.
The 18-year-old South Australian cyclist suffered devastating injuries when he hit a light pole at last year’s Devonport Carnival.
When transferred home from the Royal Hobart Hospital in March, Shamus was communicating with his family by blinking.
He has since made enormous progress – amazing doctors with his recovery.
Later this week when Coastal cyclists Callan Walker and Sam Brett walk into his Adelaide hospital room and say hello, their friend will finally be able to reply.
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July 17, 2008 at 5:25 pm |
This is fantastic news….Great to hear that everything is going in the right direction……..Well done Shamus
July 21, 2008 at 3:03 pm |
shamos a legend i was there last week and he was talking shit on his letter board so he hasnt changed a bit
he swears at docters on his board, watches the tour and mouths the lack of sock height, and just talks shit about nothing
his a great bloke
July 22, 2008 at 1:35 pm |
heyyy!! last time i saw Shamo was when he couldn’t do a thing! Now i hear he is learin too walk nD swearin lol w0t a ledgend! love you shamus xxx
February 3, 2009 at 7:32 pm |
Hey Shamo, if you ever read these comments…. then we should catch up soon when you are not too busy. I miss you! When you see my brother ask him for number or something, okay? =) Hope to hear from you soon.
Take care lovee,
Kel
XO
February 24, 2009 at 10:59 am |
Hey… Ive known shamus since the first year of primary school. he has always had a smile on his face and made others have one to. All i ever heard him talk about was how one day he WILL ride in the toudown under or the tour de france, he loves ridin his bike and i know that he will get back on it. From when he first had his accident until now he has made an amazing recovery, i remember when i first saw him in hospital, i looked into his eyes and i could see the fight and how much he just wanted to be out and be walking again and i couldnt help but cry. Shamus is amazing so strong willed and has this fire inside him. Shamus WILL be back on his bike and he WILL win or even race in the tour down under or tour de france.
Shamus there are so many people in this world that love and care for you. Kepping fighting you will be out of that stupid chair and walking just dont ever give up.
WE LOV YOU Xxxx