Just like Mary Potter Hospice, the Wellington Children's Hospital means a lot to me.
I am fundraising for them because -
1) The care the Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare assistants, Physiotherapists, Play Specialists have given my son between March 2015 to July 2020. This period included hospital stays, appointments and the overall care for him
2) To give back to them for their support and care
3) To fundraise for the new Wellington Children's Hospital
Another reason is that Dr Ross Wilson and Professor Mark Stringer have given my son his life back.
Having severe Ulcerative Colitis, he was on 3 different medications twice a day. Once a month, he had to have IV medication at the hospital. This worked most of the time, but would relapse a few weeks later. His illness caused him to have gastro issues, as well as abdominal pain, anemia, tiredness, skin problems, poor weight and height growth.
When he was unwell, he had to miss school, car trips had to be planned, school trips was a big no and he had to stop playing sport for a club. Something he did for 4 years, playing club soccer in Brisbane and in Wellington for Miramar Rangers and Tawa Football Club. In 2014, he got best player of the team.
Doctor Ross Wilson was incredibly supportive, trying various medications and doses. I wanted to exhaust all non surgical options, but the final straw for me was when I had to inject him fortnightly in the thigh. It was difficult to see him suffer so much, as it was painful for him.
Since his operation, his medication has stopped and his clinic appointments are every six months. His health and well being has improved significantly. As his mother, I can't express how happy I am, to see him thriving again and doing things he loves.
Thank you Doctor Ross Wilson and Professor Mark Stringer for taking great care of my son. Your expertise and support means a lot to me. We will never forget you 💜
