Former Arsenal Player Left Tetraplegic After Drink Was Poisoned

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Daniel Cain, a 23-year-old former Arsenal academy player, has been left tetraplegic and requiring round-the-clock medical care after his drink was reportedly spiked on a night out with friends. The young footballer was a fit and healthy individual until the night of June 9, 2020, when his friends noticed he looked pale and was unresponsive.

His friends called for an ambulance and attempted to perform CPR on him while waiting for paramedics to arrive. After 24 minutes of working on him, paramedics were able to get his heart beating again. However, the lack of oxygen to his brain and spinal cord caused significant damage.

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Daniel’s mother, Tracey Cain, recounted the ordeal and said that when she found out about her son’s condition, she went into automatic mum mode and phoned his father and sister. Despite doctors warning the family to be prepared for Daniel to be in a vegetative state if he woke up, after 25 days in a coma, he defied all odds and “woke up.”

Although Daniel’s cognitive function began to return, his short-term memory was significantly damaged by his injuries. However, his family remains hopeful as he is gradually improving and coming back to his former self.

Before his accident, Daniel was an “avid” footballer for Arsenal and played for Comets, Hemel Aces, and Hemel Town youth FC’s.

After his accident, he requires round-the-clock care, and his mother has taken it upon herself to provide the care he needs. Additionally, an organization called Neurokinex has provided Daniel with the opportunity to stand and walk again through intensive rehabilitation therapy, which costs between £1,008 to £2,016 per month.

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Daniel’s sister, Natalie, stated that her brother is “not giving up” and wants to “keep his spirit and hope alive” by continuing the rehabilitation treatment. She believes that the continued treatment could make a significant difference to Daniel’s life, allowing him to return to full physicality and strength, standing on his own two feet once again and resuming his previous hobbies and beginning a career.