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Veteran Stranded Abroad After Devastating Stroke
17 Apr
Summary
- British veteran suffered a stroke, leaving him paralyzed and unable to speak.
- He is 'trapped' in Cambodia due to the country's pay-for-care system.
- Family is raising funds to cover nearly $10,000 in medical treatment costs.
A British Army veteran, Michael Blake, 66, faces a critical situation in Cambodia after suffering a devastating stroke on April 5th, leaving him paralyzed and unable to communicate. His son, Terry, has described his father as "trapped" in a local hospital due to the nation's pay-for-care medical system.
Blake, who retired to Cambodia 16 months ago, initially found happiness there after serving 15 years in the British Army. However, the stroke has created immense challenges. Terry Blake has been working with the Foreign Office to secure necessary reports and facilitate his father's care and potential repatriation.
The family is actively fundraising, needing to cover approximately $10,000 (around £7,000) for Michael's treatment and repatriation efforts. They have already paid $6,000 towards his medical bills. Support from organizations like the Royal British Legion is also being sought to help bring the veteran home.
