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Meet Simon Dunn! This is my adorable, sweet, happy, lovable nephew. Although this boy is ALWAYS happy, he has suffered a lot in his short lifetime.
Aside from his Down Syndrome diagnosis, Simon has Bronchiomalacia. Bronchiomalacia is basically diminished cartilage in his airway that presents like a small collapse on one of his lungs. Because of this, a minor cold can easily settle in his chest and develop into pneumonia. He has now had pneumonia 6 times in his 14 short months. He uses 2 different nebulizer medications twice a day, or every 4 hours when sick. He also uses a percussion vest and cough assist machine twice a day, or every 4-6 hours when sick. He has had 9 hospital stays since he has been born. The last one being 10 days ,around thanksgiving, battling RSV that turned into pneumonia. Since this hospital stay, nighttime oxygen was added to his routine. His doctors are hopeful that as he grows, the effects of this could lessen. He could potentially outgrow it entirely, but there is no way for them to know for sure.
Mike and Lindsey have a 6 year old son and 2 year old twins to care for on top of Simon. Lindsey will now have to take a leave from her job (right around the holidays) to be able to give Simon the care he needs. With that being said, you can only imagine the financial burdens they may face during this time. From the huge amount of medical bills, travel to Louisville and back to see specialists, to normal monthly bills. Along with stress and worry about Simon, and the other three kids.
If anyone knows the Dunns, you know how amazing they are. Mike and Lindsey, as well as their kids, light up a room anywhere they go. Although they would NEVER ask for help, they are the most deserving family. Lindsey is the strongest mom that I know! Thank you for taking the time to read. If you cannot donate, please add Simon and the Dunns to your prayer list. We greatly appreciate it!
Aside from his Down Syndrome diagnosis, Simon has Bronchiomalacia. Bronchiomalacia is basically diminished cartilage in his airway that presents like a small collapse on one of his lungs. Because of this, a minor cold can easily settle in his chest and develop into pneumonia. He has now had pneumonia 6 times in his 14 short months. He uses 2 different nebulizer medications twice a day, or every 4 hours when sick. He also uses a percussion vest and cough assist machine twice a day, or every 4-6 hours when sick. He has had 9 hospital stays since he has been born. The last one being 10 days ,around thanksgiving, battling RSV that turned into pneumonia. Since this hospital stay, nighttime oxygen was added to his routine. His doctors are hopeful that as he grows, the effects of this could lessen. He could potentially outgrow it entirely, but there is no way for them to know for sure.
Mike and Lindsey have a 6 year old son and 2 year old twins to care for on top of Simon. Lindsey will now have to take a leave from her job (right around the holidays) to be able to give Simon the care he needs. With that being said, you can only imagine the financial burdens they may face during this time. From the huge amount of medical bills, travel to Louisville and back to see specialists, to normal monthly bills. Along with stress and worry about Simon, and the other three kids.
If anyone knows the Dunns, you know how amazing they are. Mike and Lindsey, as well as their kids, light up a room anywhere they go. Although they would NEVER ask for help, they are the most deserving family. Lindsey is the strongest mom that I know! Thank you for taking the time to read. If you cannot donate, please add Simon and the Dunns to your prayer list. We greatly appreciate it!
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Amy Rowe
Organizer
Owensboro, KY