Brodie Stokes: GoFundMe page launched for Geraldton father fighting for life in ICU after alleged assault

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for Geraldton father Brodie Stokes, who has been fighting for life in ICU at Royal Perth Hospital for more than a week after an alleged assault outside his home. The GoFundMe page was started by a relative over the weekend, following the alleged assault on May 15. As of Monday morning, more than $13,000 had been raised for the 43-year-old and his family. Mr Stokes was left in a life-threatening condition after allegedly being assaulted by a 22-year-old Utakarra man. Police say they were called to a Deepdale street about 9.40pm to investigate an incident allegedly involving the victim and the 22-year-old. According to nearby residents, the alleged altercation started when Geraldton father Brodie Stokes went outside to ask a driver to stop hooning up and down the street A neighbour said hooning was common in the area. A St John WA spokesperson said they received a call for help at 10.06pm and were at the scene 12 minutes later, with Mr Stokes taken to Geraldton Regional Hospital “under lights and sirens”. Mr Stokes was airlifted to RPH, while the 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody and charged with one count of grievous bodily harm. He appeared in the Geraldton Magistrates Court on May 17 and will next appear on June 18. An RPH spokesperson said on Monday the patient remained in a critical condition in ICU. According to the relative who started the GoFundMe page, Mr Stokes sustained a brain injury and was in an induced coma after suffering a brain bleed and a fractured skull. “He has undergone surgery to remove part of his skull to help relieve the pressure on his brain, and he is now fighting for his life in the ICU,” the relative said. “This has been an unimaginable and heartbreaking time for our family. While we continue to stay by his side and pray for healing, the medical expenses, ongoing treatments, rehabilitation, and time away from work are becoming overwhelming.” The page was started to help the family cover medical costs, hospital and rehabilitation costs, as well as daily living expenses. Mr Stokes’ relative said he had always been the kind of person to help others without hesitation. “Brodie is a loving husband, father, son, and friend who means so much to everyone around him . . . now he needs our help more than ever,” they said. “Every donation, prayer, and share means the world to our family and gives us strength and hope during this critical time.” The GoFundMe page can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/brodie-stokes