On April 25, his injury sowed fear during the National meeting between Nice and Narbonne.
At the end of a scrum, the young English second-line (25 years old) from the Stade Niçois did not get up, victim of a dislocation and fractures in the necks 3 and 4. Hospitalized in a state of health then "
considered worrying,
”James Lasis gave news at the end of July via his Instagram account.
Still hospitalized at the Pasteur hospital in Nice, he continues to fight to regain all his faculties, starting with speaking. With small improvements which are so many victories. “
The breathing is much better, I have done longer and longer sessions without help. The sensations begin to return. I can feel both my arms. I'm starting to have the impression of being in good shape
”, assures the rugby player, however weakened by this test, he who was before his injury a robust athlete (1.95 m; 120 kg).
In mid-June, his brother, Matt, had already given news going in the right direction. “
James is eating now. The hospital's selection of mash is not to his liking, so mom, dad and I have made a selection of homemade porridge, which we are told is much tastier
”. Also stressing that, despite the impossibility of speaking because of the tracheotomy, her brother, based on "
very emotional sounds and winks
" had "
conquered the hearts of the nursing staff
". “
I heard there was some kind of competition to decide who gets the first Big Chap hug
,” added Matt Lasis. Before returning to the intense fight led by his brother.
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"
It has been a roller coaster ride. Starting with ventilator-associated pneumonia, then a number of infections and a nasty bed sore that resulted in a bone infection. (…) But James did his extras as diligently as if he were on a training ground. Ila has made remarkable progress despite all the challenges and setbacks he has faced. His patience (and it is tested daily), his humor, his concentration and his determination are astounding! It amazes me every time I see it. This is in large part thanks to all those who support him; messages, videos, tweets and posts really make a difference. For this we, the Lasis family, are incredibly grateful! Please keep sending the messages,James reads them, looks at them and listens to them. They lift it up every time! Thanks again, we stay positive, and strong
“, Had insisted on Matt Lasis.
Two online jackpots raised nearly 50,000 euros
In his message, James Lasis confirmed the importance of this support.
“
I receive incredible help from my family and friends.
I just want to say thank you again!
You do not realize how much that means ...
"Among the many messages, we find those of the ex-Springbok Lionel Mapoe or the Uruguayan Agustín Ormaechea, who were his teammates in Nice, but also of Jean -Baptiste Dubié (UBB), Jean-Pascal Barraque (Clermont) or Thibaud Flament (Stade Toulousain).
Not to mention a thought of comfort from ... British bobsledder Brad Hall.
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The two online jackpots launched at the end of April to help the player have collected nearly 50,000 euros. Several solidarity actions, carried out in Nice and Mâcon (its first French club from 2018 to 2020), also made it possible to collect additional funds. Like, for example, the sale of white #LASISTRONG t-shirts with the image of the English player marketed by Duncan, the famous luxury ready-to-wear store in Nice.
