Saydack Medical Fund
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Jessica and David Saydack's son Xander is on life support in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Doernbecher's Children's Hospital. Xander has a rare genetic condition called Kabuki Syndrome, which the family has relentlessly battled since birth. Xander's condition has affected every part of his body, including causing delays in his development, eating abilities, and language. The family has been to hospitals many times over the last few years, seeking the best for his care and becoming experts in his condition. However, they are now in a hospital stay like no other.
On Sunday, October 21, 2018, Xander got into the McKenzie river in the family's front yard. With the help of river goers, Jessica got Xander from the water and began chest compressions until McKenzie Fire and Rescue took him by medical helicopter to several facilities, ending at Doernbecher's. Because of the quick intervention from Jessica and all who responded, Xander is alive. He is currently responding to treatments and showing signs of recovery. However, his short time in the water will have lasting consequences. The family does not know yet what the outcome will be. They are hoping for the best and using all the medical knowledge they have gained with his syndrome to bring him back to himself. They are told to expect a long recovery, if one is to be had. He remains on life support as they slowly warm his body and assess what the lack of oxygen has done to his brain and systems.
After the birth of their second son, Lucas, Jessica changed her career path from the PD's office to private practice so as to be more available for Xander's care and raise both boys. Now, both Jessica and Dave must change to adapt for this. Please join me in supporting them financially, as they have stopped all work and are living in the ICU and focusing on their family. Dave and Jessica have always been protective of their children by not sharing any of this information, even pictures of their family, on social media. However, as life has taken this nightmarish turn, so too has their priority to be private. Dave and Jessica have devoted their lives to public service and now we need to stand by them, both emotionally and financially, as they weather this storm. Today, October 23, is Kabuki Syndrome Awareness Day. Let's make today also the day Dave and Jessica can stop worrying about money and focus only on the healing of their family.
On Sunday, October 21, 2018, Xander got into the McKenzie river in the family's front yard. With the help of river goers, Jessica got Xander from the water and began chest compressions until McKenzie Fire and Rescue took him by medical helicopter to several facilities, ending at Doernbecher's. Because of the quick intervention from Jessica and all who responded, Xander is alive. He is currently responding to treatments and showing signs of recovery. However, his short time in the water will have lasting consequences. The family does not know yet what the outcome will be. They are hoping for the best and using all the medical knowledge they have gained with his syndrome to bring him back to himself. They are told to expect a long recovery, if one is to be had. He remains on life support as they slowly warm his body and assess what the lack of oxygen has done to his brain and systems.
After the birth of their second son, Lucas, Jessica changed her career path from the PD's office to private practice so as to be more available for Xander's care and raise both boys. Now, both Jessica and Dave must change to adapt for this. Please join me in supporting them financially, as they have stopped all work and are living in the ICU and focusing on their family. Dave and Jessica have always been protective of their children by not sharing any of this information, even pictures of their family, on social media. However, as life has taken this nightmarish turn, so too has their priority to be private. Dave and Jessica have devoted their lives to public service and now we need to stand by them, both emotionally and financially, as they weather this storm. Today, October 23, is Kabuki Syndrome Awareness Day. Let's make today also the day Dave and Jessica can stop worrying about money and focus only on the healing of their family.
Organizer and beneficiary
Ashlee Wiese
Organizer
Springfield, OR
Jessica Saydack
Beneficiary
