Sawyer Gill's Medical Fund
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Sawyer Gill is a 5th grader at Hermitage School District, Hermitage PA. He is such a sweet and charming 10 year old little boy whose battle for his life began on September 6, 2016 when his laughter was tragically stopped when he collapsed on the floor and had to be rushed to the hospital he was unconscious with bleeding and swelling of the brain and was life flighted to Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, PA.
The neurological staff at Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh took lifesaving measures to help Sawyer, beginning by placing an external ventricular drain to relieve his cranial pressure. On September 7, 2016 Sawyer went into surgery for a crainotomy to remove a portion of his skull to relieve the pressure and swelling. He is awaiting another brain surgery to remove the cluster of vessels but cannot do so until swelling comes down.
Sawyer's family quickly learned that his bleed was caused by a AVM (arteriovenous malformation) which is a congenital birth defect. The AVM ruptured, causing a hemorrhage in the brain. The neurosurgeon explained that Sawyer was born with the AVM and it sat dormant, until now.
Sawyer will spend the next several days on a ventilator and more than a month in the hospital being closely monitored and undergoing a number of procedures and tests. At this time he is in serious but stable condition and has a long journey ahead of him. The hope is that his body will absorb the clot on it's own, allowing the bleeding and swelling to subside. Until they feel it is safe, Sawyer will remain sedated and on life support in order to keep the pressure levels in his head down. (which currently are stabilizing).
Sawyer is the son of Scott and Stacey (Shebeck) Gill, he has a younger sister (3years old) Seneca that wants her big brother home. Grandson to Fran and Sally Shebeck and nephew to Marcy and Nick VanSickles, Adam and Brittany Shebeck and cousins to Andrew, Brady and Addison. Unfortunately, the surgeon anticipates Sawyer will be in the hospital for several months. Since arriving at the hospital, Sawyer has had surgery and countless tests to diagnose and treat his condition. There will be much more in the future. Although it is the last thing on his family's mind, this will result in astronomically high hospital bills in the very near future, making everyday expenses difficult to manage. We would greatly appreciate any donations for Sawyer and his family to help alleviate some of the financial burden they will face during this horrific time. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support and prayers.
The neurological staff at Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh took lifesaving measures to help Sawyer, beginning by placing an external ventricular drain to relieve his cranial pressure. On September 7, 2016 Sawyer went into surgery for a crainotomy to remove a portion of his skull to relieve the pressure and swelling. He is awaiting another brain surgery to remove the cluster of vessels but cannot do so until swelling comes down.
Sawyer's family quickly learned that his bleed was caused by a AVM (arteriovenous malformation) which is a congenital birth defect. The AVM ruptured, causing a hemorrhage in the brain. The neurosurgeon explained that Sawyer was born with the AVM and it sat dormant, until now.
Sawyer will spend the next several days on a ventilator and more than a month in the hospital being closely monitored and undergoing a number of procedures and tests. At this time he is in serious but stable condition and has a long journey ahead of him. The hope is that his body will absorb the clot on it's own, allowing the bleeding and swelling to subside. Until they feel it is safe, Sawyer will remain sedated and on life support in order to keep the pressure levels in his head down. (which currently are stabilizing).
Sawyer is the son of Scott and Stacey (Shebeck) Gill, he has a younger sister (3years old) Seneca that wants her big brother home. Grandson to Fran and Sally Shebeck and nephew to Marcy and Nick VanSickles, Adam and Brittany Shebeck and cousins to Andrew, Brady and Addison. Unfortunately, the surgeon anticipates Sawyer will be in the hospital for several months. Since arriving at the hospital, Sawyer has had surgery and countless tests to diagnose and treat his condition. There will be much more in the future. Although it is the last thing on his family's mind, this will result in astronomically high hospital bills in the very near future, making everyday expenses difficult to manage. We would greatly appreciate any donations for Sawyer and his family to help alleviate some of the financial burden they will face during this horrific time. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support and prayers.
Organizer and beneficiary
Stephanie Lynn Haun
Organizer
Hermitage, PA
Stacey Gill
Beneficiary
