A fund is being been set up for Fort Road accident victim John Murphy. He suffered serious injuries in the early hours of Saturday, but is off the critical list and showing signs of improvement.
His family remain at his bedside in Salisbury District Hospital.
‘After the horrific accident at the weekend there have been numerous requests from friends, colleagues, local businesses and the general public as to how they could help to support John and his family at this time. In response, a fund has been established called the John Murphy Family Fund,’ said close family friend Ian Greeno, whose wife, Lynne, works with John’s mother, Moira.
An account has been opened at NatWest where donations can be made. Further details, including the account number, will be published in the Guernsey Press.
A committee of friends, with his family’s approval, will monitor the fund, which will be used to help the family with travelling expenses, accommodation and any other expenditure.
‘The response has been overwhelming and the family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their love and support,’ said Mr Greeno.
The fund will be run like a business with every penny being spent on the family.
Collection tins will be put at various places. Anyone who wants one can arrange this sending an email to ijgreeno@cwgsy.net
More than 300 staff at Northern Trust are today holding a special dress down day in aid of John and his family and the company has pledged to match the amount that staff raise.
‘John worked for us between July 2003 and April 2007 during his university holidays. He was such a popular member of the team. Everybody said he demonstrated a real zest for life and excelled in his role as a messenger,’ said Vic Holmes, chief executive officer of its Channel Islands operation.
‘He was always asking questions and trying to do the very best he could.
‘He wanted to do a good job and the guy’s integrity impressed everyone.’
All staff are signing a card to send to him.
‘The ones who knew him are all very upset and everyone wishes him a speedy recovery,’ said Mr Holmes.
Guernsey Post staff are donating part of their wages to the popular 22-year-old colleague, who did rounds in the L’Islet area.
And they are to donate the proceeds of their Christmas raffle to their colleague.
Close friends have also bought him a laptop and other gifts.
They believe his strength of character will aid his recovery from his horrific injuries.
‘He is a lovely lad and is dedicated to his mates and is always happy,’ said Kevin Holland, 24, who works for Sound & Vision.
He has been a friend for about 12 years and has played on the local music scene with him.
‘He always has time for people and it has hit everybody really hard. It’s a shame this has happened to such a nice lad,’ he said.
Trainee stockbroker Sophie Crosland, 23, who has been a family friend for more than a decade, is hoping to go and visit him as soon as possible.
She said it was devastating and shocking to learn about the injuries sustained by her close friend.
‘You always think these things just happen on EastEnders and not in real life. It’s so close to home,’ she said. ‘He is a trooper - he is a soldier. You can throw anything at that boy and he will bounce back.
‘He is so easy to make friends with and makes everybody laugh and he is so reliable. We all love him and miss him and wish him and his family well. We are making sure he has everything he wants and needs.’
Any money taken from the sales of the Asylum Seekas’ new CD at Number 19 and any profits from future gigs will go towards helping Mr Murphy, who is a well known MC in the island.
* This morning the hospital
reported Mr Murphy’s condition as being satisfactory.
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