Businessman steps in to fly injured Belfast boy home from Spain

By Adam Evans

A generous businessman has stepped in to help a family from Belfast who made a desperate plea for support after a boy was hit by a car on holiday.

16-year-old Jay Hamill lies in a Spanish hospital nine days after the accident.

He needs a neck brace, having sustained significant injuries in Salou.

The holiday insurance company refused to cover the £19,500 needed for an air ambulance to take him back to a Belfast hospital because Jay had been drinking an alco-pop when the incident happened.

But, in a social media post, his brother Ryan confirmed a businessman who wishes to remain anonymous has paid for the ambulance which will transport Jay home.

The message said: "Doctors are now working to secure him a bed in the Royal hospital."

Adding that, "We want to thank everyone who came together and donated money. All the money raised will be given to this kind man who helped our family out big time."

The family has also thanked local councillor, Paul McCusker for his efforts.

Jay’s on his way! Amazing news from Ardoyne this evening - generous businessman steps in to pay the full £19,637 for air ambulance to fly injured Jay Hamill back to Belfast from Spain. Here’s his delighted brother @ryanhamill95 ...We’ll hear from Jay next... pic.twitter.com/mO4ffKMgCC

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) July 2, 2018

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16-year-old Jay Hamill via FaceTime gives his priceless reaction to bro @ryanhamill95 after big-hearted businessman pays for air ambulance back to Belfast from Spain: “Best news I’ve ever had in my life, so grateful, mum and dad can’t believe it!” pic.twitter.com/okmxVtY66m

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) July 2, 2018

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Get set for the big family reunion on Thursday - the Hamill homecoming ... Hear more from the bros on air @qnewsdesk am bulletins @ryanhamill95 @Paul_Mc_Cusker pic.twitter.com/qJKda1PaHG

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) July 2, 2018

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