Bethany Dawson – Baby Bethany Dawson has become very popular on FaceBook. Pictures here show why the 1-year old needs an organ transplant due to a birth defect. Bethany Dawson was born with gastroschisis.
Bethany Dawson just celebrated her first birthday, but may not live to see her second if she does not recieve a bowel and liver transplant.
Her parents set up a FaceBook page for Bethany Dawson in hopes of finding a donor. Nikki Summer and Tim Dawson of Cannock Staffs, England are hoping to raise awareness not only for their daughter but for gastroschisis.
Bethany Dawson was born with gastroschisis, which means her bowels and intestines developed outside of her body. Do not read on if you have a weak stomach, the pictures are quite graphic.
So far over 30,000 people have signed on to England’s National Organ Registry via the Bethany Dawson FaceBook page ‘Help Save My Daughter Bethany’.
“We’re overwhelmed by the kindness,” Tim Dawson said. “We’re just hoping a match is found.”
And that’s the latest news about Bethany Dawson.
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June 26th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
I just wanted to say that when I read about your situation with your daughter my heart just broke. I want to let you know my heart and prayers go out to you. I wish your baby all the luck in the world. She is truly a beautiful little girl.
June 27th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
hello my name is cathy i would like to help im about to have second child in january 2009 i would like to know if you could my cord blood i would like to help in any way i can..
June 27th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
We met in the Birmingham Childrens ICU, youre lovely daughter was in the next cot to my grandson Kai, he was the big boy (10lb 3ozs) born with Pierre Robin syndrome & Cleft palate.
He has had his operation and is now recovering, so our hearts go out to you as we have suffered just a little of what you are going through.
Our love and thoughts are with you and we pray that soon a donor will be found for Bethany.
Love fom us all.. Carole, Kerry,Paul, John & of course a big kiss for Bethany from Kai.
xxxxxxx
August 21st, 2008 at 1:42 am
Hello, my name is Kathleen and I have a 3 yr. old son, Kai, that was also born with gastroschisis, so I empathize with you tremendously.
Your daughter is absolutely gorgeous, tears came to my eyes when I saw her. An absolute gerber doll……
My son was hospitalized for 6 months and had five surgeries, was eventually sent home with a g tube and an ostomy bag…thank goodness he is now completely recovered. I would like to send my heart and prayers and utmost wishes for Bethany’s complete recovery and a donor to become available for her transplant. Stay strong and give a big kiss to that adorable baby for me.
November 3rd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Just want to send my support. My firstborn son was also born with gastroschisis at UW hospital in Seattle. He was at Childrens for his first 3 months of his life then send home with a peg tube. This kid is very resiliant now and 20 years old. He just has the “Football Tummy” left as a memory of his rough start. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She looks like a fighter as well, with a great smile…..
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:41 pm
hi my name is melissa and i’m 28 weeks pregant with a gastroschisis baby boy and i think it’s the hardest news for me the doctor could of given me. im so worried but i don’t ever loose faith that my baby boy will come out ok and the surgury will come out good for my son. i had never been through this before having a baby with this kind of problem. but i pray every night and day that when that day comes everything will be ok and god will be with us that day…. thank you so much and good luck in the future with your child and may god bless your family….