Jayden Mansell recovers from farm accident with help from H Francis and Co lamb run

Jayden Mansell, 22, was involved in an unfortunate accident at the property he worked on about 250km north-west of Wagga, after stepping back into the grain auger when cleaning out a silo.

The young farm hand spent four weeks in Canberra Hospital, undergoing eight surgeries over 15 days.

Despite doctors' best efforts, Jayden's left leg had to be amputated.

"I know things are going to change and I have to find a new way of doing things now, but it's been okay," he said.

"I have to keep moving forward and there's no point getting the shits with the world about it."

After his time in Canberra, Jayden was transferred back to Wagga Base Hospital where he spent 10 days undergoing treatment, followed by a trip to Albury to get a prosthetic leg fitted. He then spent another 10 days doing rehabilitation in Wagga.

In an effort to assist with medical costs and time off work, H Francis and Co Stock Agents organised a lamb run to raise money.

Farmers were asked to donate a lamb or to bid generously when purchasing stock, with all proceeds donated to the Mansell family - the final figure reaching about $30,000.

Jayden's mum Karen Mansell said the generosity shown was "amazing".

"We are so incredibly grateful," she said.

"Jayden has had to update his motor vehicle because he can no longer drive a manual car, so the money has been a huge help for that."

Despite the traumatic incident, Jayden maintains high spirits.

"It is what it is, you can't change it now," he said.

"I'm still only young and have a lot of life ahead of me so there's no point giving up now."

The incident came as an important reminder of farm safety, according to the young man.

"Where I was working, they have sat down the others and really spoken to them about how important it is to be careful," Jayden said.

Mrs Mansell added that it "highlighted how dangerous of an occupation farming is".

"No matter how careful you are, accidents can happen," she said.

Organiser of the lamb run at H Francis and Co, Alex Crocker, said the support exceeded their expectations.

"It's been unreal to see the support everyone has given," he said.

"We were only ever expecting to show the Mansells that we were here for them really, and never expected this many contributions but it will be tough for Jayden now and this support definitely shows he has people to turn to and help is there when or if he needs it."