Three years ago Alex Lewis got a common cold which unexpectedly developed into a life threatening illness that changed his life forever. But tonight Alex and his family will be at the heart of Christmas celebrations in their home town of Stockbridge in Hampshire. Sally Taylor went to meet Alex, his partner Lucy and their 5-year-old son Sam. | BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Alex was admitted to the hospital with a common cold, but it quickly turned into the darkest night of his life, and the result was tragic #realstories #alexlewis #limbs #body #hospital From: The Extraordinary Case of Alex Lewis | Real Stories

In 2013, British father Alex Lewis faced a nightmare few could imagine. What began as what he thought was the flu turned out to be a deadly Streptococcus A infection. Within days, the infection triggered toxic shock and multiple organ failure, leaving him with just a 3% chance of survival. To save his life, doctors had to amputate his arms, legs, and part of his face. When Alex finally awoke, his young son was frightened by his new appearance — but over time, love and courage rebuilt what illnes