One local resident who has been through serious trauma this year is a whole lot happier after receiving the news that Whitsunday Regional Council is organising her family to visit over Christmas.
Michelle Wardrope tragically lost her leg following a seemingly innocent fall on her driveway in April this year.
The mum of one received a gash to her leg when she slipped on her driveway and went to hospital where the wound was cleaned and stitched before she was sent home.
It was later that night that her leg began to throb, and excruciating pain ensued.
Her husband Ben raced her back to hospital, but her condition quickly deteriorated and she lapsed into a coma where she remained for 13 days.
Michelle had contracted a soil-borne bacterial infection from the run-off streaming down the hill directly above the property.
This caused the infection to spread rapidly up her leg and within 48 hours of the incident her leg had to be amputated.
For the past nine months Michelle has been adjusting to life with only one leg.
With limited government support, her husband has relinquished his business to be her full-time carer.
When Mayor Ry Collins discovered the family’s battle he pledged to help and collaborated with the Whitsunday Coast Airport team, Jetstar, Cruise Whitsundays and at Hotel Group to bring Michelle’s brother, sister-in-law and niece to the Whitsundays for a pre-Christmas reunion.
“You inspire us all and we are so proud to have you here as part of our Whitsunday community,” said Mayor Collins.
Michelle Wardrope is looking forward to seeing her brother and his family for Christmas. Photo credit: Rachael Smith
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