Caylum's Story
Caylum was born on 12 January 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
He was diagnosed with tracheooesophageal fistula (TOF) and oesophageal atresia (OA) by Netcare’s Dr Charles Caraphinha.
This means he has problems with his oesophagus (the feeding tube) and the trachea (the windpipe).
He was later diagnosed with Tracheobronchomalacia, a rare condition where the tracheal (windpipe) cartilage is soft. (This means he is not a candidate for a tracheotomy)
He had his first surgery at only 2 days old. He has gone for an aortapexy for the tracheamalacia and but still has recurring episodes where he stops breathing.
Caylum has a 70% collapse in his left main bronchus leading to the lung and has been resuscitated more than ten times in his short life, the most recent episode as recently as 21st July. It is a miracle he has not suffered any brain damage, a risk he faces EVERY DAY.
Caylum has spent the most of his short life in hospital, and has been in ICU since 9th May. His current preventative treatment is not sustainable.
However you can help to give the gift of live and save this little angel.
How to donate
Thank you for considering to Donate to the Caylum Willemse Foundation. If you would like to speak to one of the Foundation Representatives about your donation please feel free to contact either Kelly or Adriaan. Our contact details can be found on the Contact page and we are happy to take your call any time of the day or night. Give the gift of life. Lets #getcaylumtoboston
You can use the links on the left to access our partner donation portals. Back a Buddy, Generositry or Pay Pal or to donate via SMS please see details at the bottom of the page.
If you would prefer to EFT, here are the bank details for donations:
Bank: ABSA Delmas Account type: Savings account Acc holder: C. Willemse Acc no 9318734302 Branch code 632005
Thank you for you for giving the gift of life.
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