As such we personally called Mr Tadros on the 5th January and offered our support in terms of counselling and we paid for his accommodation while he was visiting his son Nicholas in Brisbane. These are terrible and tragic circumstances. We cannot imagine what Mr Tadros is going through. If you'd like to help out in any way the details are on their Facebook page, here. They have been a tower of strength for both Nicky and his dad. Kids are donating their pocket money so Nicky can get better. It's been Nicky's karate club, Kazoku Martial Arts, (which means family in Japanese) that has stepped up. Simon said other than a three-minute phone call from Sea World Helicopters, which is a separate company to Sea World, in the days following the crash, offering their condolences and counselling, he hasn't heard directly from them. It makes me so angry that as he's coping with such an enormous emotional burden, he also has to worry about money and being evicted because he's behind on his rent. The Tadros family were on holiday at the Gold Coast. He's not a man comfortable with asking for help but he needs it.Ī truck driver who often worked 30 hours overtime each week to pay the rent and bills, he can no longer work as he's living at the hospital, caring for his son around the clock.Īt midnight he'll often dash down to the level below and try to grab four hours' sleep as a family member sits with his son, but if Nicky wakes he'll ask for his dad and he'll race back up. My time with Simon has shown me he is one of the kindest, most hard working people I have ever met. You know, it's definitely our financial worry," said Simon. "All the rehab and everything that Nicholas is going to need for the rest of his life. Nicky is a real fighter, but seriously how much can one little kid take? I'll get rid of it and I'll get you a new one, trying to put it in the most simplest of terms for him," Simon said. If we can't fix it, Nicholas, don't worry. "I've said to him that your right leg is very broken. Nicholas and dad Simon Tadros pictured in hospital. While doctors were doing everything they could to save his foot from being amputated, today they told Simon it was impossible and it would have to be amputated next Monday. He has broken nearly every bone, his lung has collapsed, his kidneys aren't functioning so he's on dialysis. Nicky will spend at least the next six months in hospital. That day feels like a long time away right now. My son and I will both be able to grieve her properly … but I haven't had a chance to grieve her (Vanessa)," Simon said. That will come in time when Nicky is better and they'll do it together. He has to keep it together for his son and that means he can't yet grieve Vanessa, the woman he fell in love with, at first sight, 16 years ago. READ MORE: Good news for Aussie family seeking life-saving treatment for girl with 'bubble baby disease' A Current Affair host Ally Langdon spoke to dad Simon Tadros. Sitting in front of me was a man beyond exhausted, yet strong because he has to be. His phone was always close by in case the hospital called and he needed to rush back to Nicky's bedside. It was a big deal for Simon to leave his son's side to meet me for the interview. READ MORE: Aussies 'in limbo' after online retail giant takes over collapsed furniture company
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