A SISTER has established a shrine in honour of her brother who has been left brain damaged after a car accident.

Ninjutsu instructor Darren Everden’s car toppled over on Wharf Road, in Wroughton, just over a year ago after he skidded on black ice.

The 34-year-old, who lived in Wroughton but is originally from Park North, has been left unable to speak, walk or feed himself after the December 2008 accident.

His sister Gemma and martial arts expert Steve Jackman have displayed pictures of Darren, as well as his samurai sword as part of a shrine at Mind, Body and Movement Club, in Cheney Manor.

Darren is badly missed at the club.

Chief instructor Steve said: “Darren was awesome at ninjutsu – absolutely fantastic. When I saw him in the hospital after the accident, it was horrible to see someone full of life and energy unable to do anything. He went from being fantastic at martial arts to not being in control. He can’t even swallow.”

Steve taught Darren ninjutsu and saw him become an instructor and master the spiritual growth associated with the discipline.

Darren paid for his 25-year-old sister Gemma to have lessons in ninjutsu when she was 14.

The pair both achieved black belts and even went to Japan together to train.

Gemma said: “He is a very bubbly character and quite cheeky. He was very serious about martial arts.

The 25-year-old nurse has been doing all she can for her brother by washing his hair and shaving him when she visits him in hospital.

She also ran the Swindon half marathon to raise £500 for brain injury charity Headway.

She also raised £100 for the Glenside Manor specialist rehabilitation centre, which cares for Darren in Salisbury.

Gemma said: “We want Darren to be able to communicate more and start feeding himself.”

Steve hopes Darren’s memory will be triggered if he can visit the club and see the shrine. He said: “We hope to encourage Darren back – hopefully training again – even on a small scale.”