Ironman, Crash Survivor's Story Inspires Foxborough Community to Give Blood, Save Lives
Brian Boyle, an Ironman tri-athlete and blood recipient, shared his story of survival and recovery from a horrific car accident in 2004 with over 800 Foxborough High School students last week.
Brian Boyle was just 18 years old when he nearly lost his life from a horrific car crash involving a dump truck. The impact from the 2004 accident, according to an American Red Cross press release, caused Boyle's heart to literally move across his chest. The near-fatal injuries altered Boyle's life and nearly darkened his once bright future but the Maryland native was determined to survive and recover ... and that's exactly what he did. Following many operations and a medically induced coma, Boyle beat the odds to survive. He received 36 blood transfusions and 13 plasma treatments. Boyle's recovery brought him out of the coma and put him into a wheelchair. From there, he relearned to walk and with his hard work and dedication recovered …
