I SHOULD just like to say a big thank you to everyone who sent me best wishes after my accident.

I appreciate all your kind thoughts and presents, these have helped me greatly to recover so far.

Also, I should like to say another great big thank you to all the kind people who contributed to the appeal for my computer.

I have been able to send and receive emails to and from all my friends (including this letter to the Evening Press). It is going to be a great help to me when I'm doing my homework while I am unable to attend school. I am still in a lot of pain and will be unable to chew for a few weeks yet. Once again, I thank everyone for their kindness.

Katie Scales,

Haxby, York.

Updated: 11:31 Tuesday, January 14, 2003