Family Hails Schumacher

*Brother Ralf and Father Rolf

MICHAEL Schumacher's family has described the Formula One champion as a "fighter" on the day he reaches his 45th birthday in a message thanking fans for their support following his skiing accident.  The racing driver, who suffered a severe head injury while skiing off-piste in the resort of Meribel in France last Sunday, remains in an induced coma in hospital.He is in a critical but stable condition and it is believed that his life was saved by his skiing helmet, which split on impact. In a message posted on Schumacher's website, his family wrote: "Following Michael's skiing accident, we would like to thank the people from all around the world who have expressed their sympathy and sent their best wishes for his recovery. They are giving us great support."We all know he is a fighter and will not give up. Thank you." Michael Schumacher’s brother Ralf and father Rolf arrive at the Grenoble University Hospital Centre where the former Formula One driver is recovering. Source: Getty Images
After the accident, which happened while Schumacher was skiing with his family, rescuers were on hand within minutes. The driver, who turns 45 today, was initially conscious before deteriorating into a critical condition.
After the accident, which happened while Schumacher was skiing with his family, rescuers were on hand within minutes. The driver, who turns 45 today, was initially conscious before deteriorating into a critical condition.
He was flown to Grenoble hospital, where neurosurgeons have operated twice to remove blood clots on the brain and reduce swelling. Doctors have said the impact caused numerous brain injuries including intracranial haematomas (multiple blood clots), bilateral lesions and bruising of the brain.