Gabriel’s Journey

This is Gabriel. He is 12 years old from Bridport, Dorset. He lives at home with his Mum, Dad, his older Sister and Brother, Connie and Reuben and his three furry friends, Boyd, Dudley and Luna. He loves going on adventures and smiling is his favourite.

Despite Gabriel’s smiley and cheerful personality he has been through a lot. Gabriel is a twin to twin transfusion syndrome survivor, born At 33+4 gestation Gabriel and his identical twin brother Isaac were born. Isaac was still born and Gabriel fighting for his life. Gabriel was resuscitated for 28 minutes by healthcare professionals. He suffered a neonatal intracranial haemorrhage, was on a ventilator for 4 days, needed a blood transfusion and antibiotics. He has since been diagnosed with four limb cerebral palsy, epilepsy, global developmental delay, and is non verbal. Although Gabriel has these conditions he lives everyday fighting and proving to people that nothing is impossible.

The support and input Gabriel receives from public services are amazing. Those that are lucky enough to know and work with Gabriel work hard, care about his health and his progress, however there are a number of things we want to do with Gabriel that aren’t available on the NHS and social care services, such as home adaptations, equipment, therapy, adapted toys and holidays.

We don’t know what the future holds for Gabriel as he gets older, so we really want to maximise his life for enjoyment and adventure. These will help Gabriel live the life he deserves, to spread his smile and to show people the sky is the limit.

Asking for help isn’t easy, but we are eternally grateful for any help you do give towards Gabriel. Please know that your help will give Gabriel so many opportunities to thrive and change his life for the better.

Thank you!

Rosa and Bobby