Hearty Hayleigh

Hayleigh Michelle Wilde is a 16 year old loving, caring, best-friend to many and most of all fire-cracker goofball that everyone loves and adores. Monday January 9th Hayleigh was rushed to Chippenham Hospital with what we thought was a small case of Pneumonia. Little did we know that was the beginning to the worst week our family has ever had to go through. The week started out with 100% oxygen assistance then 2 days later to a breathing tube, feeding tube and catheter. After X-rays and a Echo being done, Chippenham then orderd the Critical Care Unit of MCV to transport her to MCV. Upon arrival they did an emergency CT scan. That's when a small case of pneumonia turned into our worse nightmare. The CT scan showed a major blood clot in her lung. The neurologist at MCV did emergency surgery to try and remove it. They did everything they could but were unsuccessful. The only thing left was open heart surgery to remove the blood clot. A 16 year old girl with Down-Syndrome heading towards open heart surgery didn't sound good. The doctor gave us a 10% chance of Hayleighs survival through the surgery. 6 hours later we got the best news of the day. Our fighter made it through and was stable. She had to be put on an Ecmo machine to be able to survive. She's still on the Ecmo machine but her heart seems to be regaining strength. This little girl has a very long road ahead of her that she doesn't deserve. We are asking for donations to help with these future conditions, at home specialized medical care, in home medical equipment, mobility equipment, home schooling and to afford care for Hayleigh at home while we are at work. Hayleigh is such a special little girl. Not because of her Down Syndrome but because of the huge heart she has and the love she gives to everyone she knows... well even the ones she doesn't know lol. To her, everyone is either a "hot man", "hot woman" or just "so beautiful"! She's a daughter, sister, sister-in law and bestfriend. Our family would really appreciate the help you are able to give. Thanks again to everyone for all the thoughtful calls, messages, and prayers through this awful time. Sincerely, John, Michelle, Jordan & Blake.