My partner is running the Shrewsbury Half Marathon Sunday 28th of September, to raise money for my close friends son's life changing heart operation in the USA.

Jasmin (mum) and Ollie's story

Ollie, is just 12 months old. He was unexpectedly diagnosed at only two weeks old with a very rare and complex heart condition: pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (PA-VSD MAPCAs).

Since then, Ollie has spent much of his first year in and out of hospital. Despite everything he’s been through, he is the happiest, cheekiest little boy - he loves bubbles, ducks, and making everyone around him laugh.

Why Stanford?

Ollie’s condition is life-limiting without surgery. Here in the UK, three hospitals have told us they cannot operate on Ollie. The only option offered here is palliative care. But as his mum, I cannot accept that as his only future.

That’s why we turned to Stanford Children’s Hospital in California, who are world leaders in treating Ollie’s exact condition. Stanford have given us hope: they have accepted Ollie for life-saving surgery.

Their plan is to bring him to America for a heart catheterisation and to place a shunt, then bring him back 6–9 months later for a full repair. This is Ollie’s chance to live the long, full life he deserves.

The Challenge

The reality is heart-breaking: the cost of flights, treatment, and recovery is expected to be over £1,000,000. It’s far beyond anything we could ever manage alone - which is why we’re asking for your help.

How You Can Help

Every single donation, no matter how small, takes us one step closer to giving Ollie a future. If you are unable to donate, please share his story. It could be the share that finds the person who can.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us, for believing in Ollie, and for helping us give him the chance of life.