The French youngster was six years old when attacker Jonty Bravery seriously injured him at the Tate Modern, the art gallery beside the River Thames in central London
An anonymous donor gave £10,500 to the French boy pushed from the Tate Modern balcony, bringing the total raised to more than £500,000.
The French youngster was six years old when teen attacker Jonty Bravery seriously injured him at the London landmark in August 2019. The child, visiting with his parents on holiday, survived a 100 ft (30 m) fall.
But he suffered severe injuries, including a brain bleed and numerous broken bones. His family refer to him as “notre petit chevalier,” our little knight, in updates to supporters who donate to assist with his care.
They explained that the youngster’s rehabilitation is “proving longer and more difficult than expected” following an operation in January.
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They said: “He is still hospitalised in a rehabilitation centre because he is still unable to walk.
“He has only been able to have weekend leave for the past three weeks, in a wheelchair, which frustrates him greatly: it feels like a sad step backward.” In a post last year, the family described how the boy had reached his “long set” goal of being able to run, jump and swim once more. This week, they said that he is particularly eager to leave hospital as they have “finally” discovered a school “perfectly suited to his needs”, which he was able to visit before his operation.
The post added: “In a very short time, he made new friends who have stayed in touch despite his extended absence. They encourage him and eagerly await his return. It’s a warm welcome he hasn’t received at school in a long time.” The family explained that they remain uncertain how much longer his hospital stay will need to continue, stating: “Our little knight, as courageous as ever, continues to fight and train, and we will remain by his side to support him no matter what.” London nurse Vicky Diplacto, whose brother was paralysed following an accident abroad, established the GoFundMe appeal to assist. To donate to the appeal, visit this link.
Bravery, now 24, was living in supported accommodation when the attack occurred but was permitted out without supervision.
Bravery had planned to choose and kill someone, a court subsequently heard. Bravery, who was 17 at the time, admitted attempted murder and received a life sentence with a minimum term of 15 years.
He returned to court this year. He was jailed for 16 weeks after being found guilty of assaulting two nurses at Broadmoor, the high-security hospital in Berkshire, in September 2024.
In 2020, he received a 14-week jail sentence after admitting to attacking staff at the same hospital.
