Health: Halifax man left paralysed by brutal crash organising fun day to help others with spinal injuries

Joseph English’s life was changed forever when the car he was travelling in veered off the road, flipped on to its side and crashed into the back of a parked vehicle.

He had no visible injuries to his body or face but the crash caused catastrophic spinal injuries and he is now confined to a wheelchair with no movement below his neck.

But Joseph is helping others to rebuild their lives through his charity, Quad-Rebuild.

“When I ran my own construction company, I tried to achieve as much as I could to build a strong future for myself,” he said.

"Now I am using that same work ethic and drive to provide support for those who have gone through similar life-changing experiences.”

Joseph, 32, came up with the idea for Quad-Rebuild during his 11 months of rehabilitation in Sheffield.

“It was a difficult time, lying in a hospital bed, feeling frustrated and helpless,” he said. “But I knew I wasn’t the only one in that position.

"After talking to other patients, I started to appreciate the challenges we were all facing - not just me - and I set about launching the charity.”

Quad-Rebuild helps with everything from adapting homes to accommodate vital equipment to regaining confidence.

A fundraising day for the charity is taking place on Sunday, April 9 at Savile Park Moor in Halifax.

It will include children’s rides, bouncy castles, an Easter egg hunt and various stalls.

Entry is free and the event runs from 10am to 4pm.