On World Head Injury Awareness Day MiD DAY brings to you the story of Rashid Shaikh (21), a young boy, whose life was adversely affected by a rail accident, which resulted in an injury to his head. His single mother’s struggle, endurance and fight to do everything for her son’s cure against all odds has finally got him out of coma.

Rashid, a resident of Govandi, met with a tragic rail accident in November 2009 when a pole hit him between Chembur and Govandi causing severe head injury. The accident occurred when he was on his way back home after purchasing books for his exams. His family was informed and he was rushed to Sion hospital.