Help & Support Ayden, a 7-Year-Old’s Fight for Life-Saving Treatment in South Africa
Ayden is a 6 year old boy (7 tomorrow!) who lives in Zimbabwe. He was first admitted to a clinic on the 18th April and was treated for malaria. On the 1st May he was admitted into hospital following his first severe nose bleed that wouldnt stop. It was treated and finally stopped. Two days later it started bleeding again but this time there was blood in his stools too. His platelet count dropped as low as 4000 (normal 150 000 – 400 000) and his haemoglobin dropped to 6 (normal 13.5). Ayden has had several blood transufusions to correct this. Ayden has had numerous tests to establish the causes of his illness including a bone marrow biopsy to check for leukaemia which came back negative. Ayden has had very high fevers and unexplained rashes. He now has lots of blisters and his skin is peeling away. Since being in hospital, there has been no further progress being made about his condition. The doctors have now informed Aydens parents that Ayden will need to go to South Africa for further diagnosis and treatment. Aydens parents desperately need your help with the extra costs of an air evacuation for Ayden, air fares for the family, shortfalls for medical expenses, travelling to the hospital and back, accommodation, food etc. Please join the family as partners to help shoulders the financial burden that they have in trying to raise finances needed so that Ayden can get specialist care that he needs to overcome and beet this devastating illness. Every donation no matter how small is one step towards reaching the goal. If you are not able to donate you can still help by keeping Ayden and his family in your prayers and sharing this request on you wall. Thank you and God bless you all xx
Get better soon my boy.
Thank you Bryn, lots of love. x
This is fantastic! Will sort as soon as we get back to town.
Thank you Jacqui, God bless. x
Bring him to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, it’s one of the best children’s hospitals in the world. Please Email me Liz.linsell@chtrust.org.za
Thank you so much Liz, I will pass on your details to Ayden’s parents.
May God give the doctors wisdom to correctly treat this little guy and may he be restored to perfect health very soon.
Thank you Sam, we’re all praying. x
Please can you send us the local Zim banking acc details
Hi John, please find below:
Zim account:
Mrs. C. D. Lees May
CABS
Arundel
1005864268
Thank you so much for your help. We have been so moved by the response.
Many thanks
I have a full furnished house in a seapoint CT which is empty most of the year. I can accomdate the parents at no charge – very close to the children’s hospital. Email me.
Hi Kat, thank you so much. I will pass on your details to Ayden’s parents.
Please let them test for Steven Johnson syndrome! It has the same symptoms of this little boy. Our friend had it a year ago it strated with flu symptoms, rash and then came the burn – inside out.
Thank you Lorinda, everyone’s input is so important to us, I will pass on your words to Ayden’s parents. x
Wishing you well, the grace of God is with you Ayden… there is only one God, in Him all hope n faith lies…
Just heard that Ayden has gone to he with the Lord. Heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends. May God be your comfort and peace during this sad time. know Ayden is safe in the arms of his maker. John 6:39-40
Thank you very much AJ
I was yesterday alerted to your story on facebook. Sending you lots of luck, love ❤️ and strength. If I can help in any other way other than donating and sharing which I am doing now please let me know ! He looks like a gorgeous little boy. Sophie xx
I am so sorry.
Thank you Sophie
Hi, I was saddened to discover that Ayden passed away. I made a donation but never got to learn his surname. How is his family. I have a grandchild the same age and think of the sadness they must feel at losing someone so young.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all on the passing of little Ayden.
So sorry to learn that Ayden passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and close friends.