Support Byron's Critical Surgery Journey

Hello All! I am setting up this GoFundMe for Brady and Mykayla Deschamp's little one, Byron! This is to help with medical and travel expenses the Deschamps will have in the next coming months.

Byron was born with a Cleft Palate and was recently seen at the Cleft Center in Denver. After originally believing it was a Level I Cleft, they received the news that it was a Level II Cleft, requiring a much more extensive surgery and an ICU stay following the procedure. The type of cleft Byron has also leaves him susceptible to a higher risk of suffocation. They also received the news that Byron possibly will need surgery to fix his hearing if he doesn't pass his hearing test at 4 months.

With the permission of Mykayla, I copied and pasted her most recent Facebook post below. Mykayla and Brady are first-time parents and both have the most genuine hearts. Any contribution would be helpful to their cause.

From Mykayla, May 20th, 2025:

"Yesterday we had Byron’s consult at the Cleft Clinic in Denver (we made it home safely around 1:30 a.m.). We originally believed he had a level 1 cleft—just a small hole in the soft palate—which would’ve meant a relatively quick fix with a couple of stitches and a short recovery.

However, the consult brought some unexpected and more serious news. Byron actually has a level 2 cleft, which extends into his hard palate. This means he will need a much more extensive, four-hour surgery where the surgeons will detach and reposition muscles in his mouth and throat to where they should be. He’ll need to stay in the ICU for at least two days—possibly three—depending on how the reconstruction goes, followed by an additional two days of observation.

We also learned that if he doesn’t pass his hearing screening at four months, he’ll require surgery in both ears to avoid permanent hearing loss.

And finally, perhaps the most frightening part: the type of cleft he has causes his lower jaw to be set back far enough that he’s at risk of airway obstruction. This means there’s a risk of suffocation at any time, which is terrifying.

We’re still processing all of this, but we’re so grateful for the support and love we’ve received. Please continue to keep Byron in your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate it more than words can express. "