Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has sent a video message of support to the family of Lewis Rimmer, a devoted fan who remains in a coma after being hit by a car in Bolton. The 30-year-old father of two sustained life-changing injuries in the incident and is critically ill in hospital.
Mount's message was relayed to Rimmer's wife Sarah and their daughters Amelia and Maddison. Friend Andy Tonge described it as a 'lovely gesture', saying: 'They're big Manchester United supporters, so this was lovely to receive, what a guy.'
The England international expressed his sadness and conveyed that everyone at the club is thinking of the family. A fundraising campaign launched by friends has already raised over £100,000 to support the family.
Tonge told the Manchester Evening News: 'The incident seems to have really struck a chord with people. It happened during half term, and it's shocked so many because it could so easily have been a child.' He added that the family are 'overwhelmed' by the community's response.
Rimmer remains in an induced coma three weeks after the crash, with his family by his side daily. The funds will help with home adaptations and care once he wakes.
