Bali scooter crash victim Keanu Neilsen's surgery could cost more than $100,000
Keanu Neilson, 23, was in Bali for his sister-in-law's 30th birthday when his scooter collided with a ute in the Kuta tourist district in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The Bundaberg father was taken to hospital with a bleed on his brain and serious breaks in his arm and pelvis, among other injuries.
His mother, Catz Leche, who arrived in Bali this morning, said Mr Neilson had already had one surgery but needed more.
"A few of my other family members managed to rustle up the money somehow, it was urgent they got him in," Ms Leche said.
"But we have to pay for each surgery, and then you have to pay by the day for him to be there.
"It's a long road for him."
Mr Neilson has been heavily sedated since the accident.
Ms Leche said the family was now struggling to come up with the funds for further surgeries.
"He didn't have insurance, and this is what the problem is, they won't operate unless the money's paid up front," she said.
Ms Leche said he may need four surgeries, which could cost $35,000 each.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family.
Ms Leche, from Airlie Beach in North Queensland, said she heard the news of her son's accident early on Thursday morning.
Mr Neilson's brother Dylan was with him in Bali, and his other brother Rhys flew there to be by his side, along with Dylan's wife and Mr Neilson's partner.
"Dylan said, 'I can't look at him, Mum, he's a mess,'" Ms Leche said.
"I couldn't let me emotions crack, I couldn't cry. I've had to try and be the strong one for my kids.
"I don't know what to say to my boys down the phone when I talk to them, they're crying, they're upset.
"Nothing's going to make it better till he's had surgery and we know he's going to pull through it."
Ms Leche said she had to believe her son would be okay, describing him as a fun and loving man.
"He's so polite, well-mannered, would give the shirt off his back to help anybody out, he's got the biggest heart of gold," she said.
Mr Neilson also has a three-year-old daughter, Ellie. He and his former partner share custody.
"She is his world, and he's so good with her," Ms Leche said.
"And she absolutely dotes on Keanu, adores him."
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