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Help give Joe something he can look forward to

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Joe has recently spent his 17th birthday in a hospital bed at the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham . Sadly for Joe , a hospital room is an all too familiar environment for him , as throughout his 17 years he has spent too many days and long periods of time undergoing tests treatments and surgeries to manage his complex health issues .
The many of you that have the priveledge of knowing Joe and his parents, Hayley and Russell , will also know of the barriers and the challenges that they have faced and overcome The emotional rollercoaster journey that they have endured, as you can imagine has on times has been completely overwhelming . Their continued strength and courage to face whatever is thrown at them is truly humbling .

Joe was diagnosed with Chronic kidney disease at birth , along with many other serious medical complications . At just a few weeks old Joe underwent his first of many complex surgeries. This has been followed .by years of ongoing treatments surgeries ,and endless appointments .

In 2016 Joe faced another major challenge as he underwent Kidney transplant surgery , with his father Russell donating his Kidney . Once again Joe had to endure months spent in Birmingham childrens hospital, often in isolation as he battled to overcome unexpected complications , numerous infections . Joe dealt with life changing circumstances, whilst all this time missing out on so many opportunities that as parents we take for granted for our children .

In recent months Joe has unfortunately experienced a further decline in his health . He has spent the last 10 weeks in hospital undergoing more tests surgeries and dyalisis. . Unfortunately Joe has been now diagnosed with liver failure , he is critically ill and is awaiting a liver transplant . As you can imagine as a family they have experienced feelings beyond despair and are fearful of what their future holds . To say that Joe ,Hayley and Russ have a long hard journey ahead of them is an understatement as Joe faces yet a another battle and a long recovery process. .
I cannot put into words the admiration I have for Joe, he .continues to show such bravery and strengh in all he endures and with each passing day he is learning to take it in his stride as he faces and overcomes his own fears and anxieties .

As a family they have been under immense pressure and have been unable to spend time together as a family . To support them on the long journey ahead of them we felt it would be fitting and a kind gesture to give them something to look forward to as a family ,such as a holiday or weekend breaks. This would would allow them time to relax as a family and to assist them all in the recovery process .
We would also like to purchase Joe something for his games room (he has convinced his mum and dad he needs this ) . This would be as a way of keeping him entertained as he spends many months confined to home during his recovery .

Any support of a donation no matter how small , would be much appreciated and gratefully recieved , in the knowing that it would benefit them as a family and put a smilie on the face of our hero and inspiration ….. Joe ❤️

Thank you x
cheryl and Sharon
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  • alwyn wesson
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    • £20 
    • 2 yrs
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    • £20 
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    • £10 
    • 2 yrs
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    • £10 
    • 2 yrs
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Cheryl McIntyre
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