He was in ICU and on a ventilator for a month, but Darius is now recovering at home and we are all so thankful for Darius and his partner, Cathy.
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With all the heart-breaking news in the world these days and the endless frustrations with our present situation, there is good reason to be thankful. Darius Brubeck contracted the COVID-19 virus while on tour in the UK and was admitted at Conquest Hospital in Hastings on March 19th. He was immediately placed in ICU under sedation and on a ventilator for a month. Last week, Darius was removed from critical care and this week he returned home to his lovely partner and manager, Cathy. Yesterday, Darius sent this message:
"I have been home for exactly a week today, so this is a kind of milestone. I am writing this post myself. I spend 80% of my time in bed but I know the crisis is definitely behind me and I will be ‘back’ someday. I am profoundly grateful for messages from you all that Cathy read to me every day. In sport they say the crowd can make the difference between winning and losing, so you inspire me to do as much as I can to fulfil your generous wishes on my behalf. To this I add that it is impossible overstate my gratitude for the wonderful hospital and now post-hospital care I’ve received from the NHS, free of charge (take note America!). Cathy joins me in thanking everyone."
Miracles can and do happen. Just ask Darius. As he says, "I will be back" and we'll all be waiting for just that day to arrive. It can't come soon enough.
Our deepest gratitude goes to those extraordinary individuals at the NHS who place their lives on the line each and every day. We would be absolutely lost without you.
—Martin Hummel