Morgan Wilken Heart Transplant

By: Morgan Wilken
Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/morgan-wilken-5826669750519794387
Date Created: 2 February 2024

Funds Raised:
R 108 965

Fundraising Target:
R 80 000

Personal message

On 07 Feb 2022 after years of infertility and several rounds of fertility treatments and a very problematic pregnancy, we were blessed with our miracle twins, Morgan and Leigh.

In August 2023 after his sister had been in hospital due to her epilepsy, we had taken her for her post discharge check up and their 18 month check up. It was then that they picked up Morgans enlarged liver by our absolutely amazing Paediatrician Dr C Goossens. This was supposed to be a healthy check up for him, as he wasnt portraying any signs of being ill.

We were referred to the Donald Gordon Hospital for a liver biopsy, that in the end was cancelled as Morgan had somehow picked up RSV. It was then that our liver specialist Dr Berkenfeld said she just wants Professor Hopewell to do an echo on his heart to ensure that there aren't any issues. This was a saving grace, as he had picked up on the echo that his heart valves weren't closing properly.

After numerous tests, in September 2023 we got the horrible news that Morgan has Restrictive Cardiomyopathy and will need a heart transplant.

After a heart catheterization and a heart biopsy, it was 100% confirmed that a heart transplant would be his only option.

And so out journey to fight had begun. We were informed that they had never before done a transplant in South Africa on someone Morgans age, and they do not have a children's Heart Transplant unit in Gauteng.

It has been a journey for us to get to this point and we will not stop fighting. Unfortunately, Morgan keeps getting sick and ends up in hospital every 2/3 weeks as the smallest of infections affect his heart. The specialists decided that it is of utter importance for Morgan to get the Synagis vaccinations for RSV every month from January right through to August.

Our medical aid sent through approval of this on 29 Jan, but stated they will only cover until May. At a cost of R25 618.89 per dosage per month(based on his weight), the remaining months of June to August will come at a personal cost of R76 856.67 minimum if he does not gain weight. This excludes the emergency dosage he had to receive on 27 Jan that we are currently still fighting to get the medical aid to cover this.

Due to all of this, we as parent have to now work from home full time until post- transplant recovery to protect him, unfortunately this includes not having someone from outside to look after them during the day at home while we work as they also cannot attend a pre-school.

Morgan has also been placed on a special formula Nutrini drink to help him gain weight, as he is still currently underweight and refusing to eat. If he does not meet the weight criteria when a heart becomes available, he will be declined.

We just want to be able to ensure he gets his needed Synagis vaccinations for the full term as stated by the specialists to protect him.

We as a family cannot thank everyone enough for all the support.

Donations

Mar 05, 2024 - R 4 600.00 Fees covered
"Praying for you Morgan 🙏❤️" - Anonymous

Feb 27, 2024 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"Van ‘n lang vergete hoërskool kennis… Ek volg julle storie op Facebook. Alle sterkte en hoop dit kan bietjie help." - Anonymous

Feb 19, 2024 - USD $ 28.61 Fees covered
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Feb 15, 2024 - USD $ 113.32 Fees covered
"Dink aan Julie my pel!" - Johan

Feb 14, 2024 - R 603.00 Fees covered
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Feb 12, 2024 - R 5 000.00 Fees covered
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Feb 12, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 11, 2024 - USD $ 113.85 Fees covered
"Praying for Morgan for a miraculous instant recovery 🙏❤️" - Anonymous

Feb 11, 2024 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 10, 2024 - USD $ 56.47 Fees covered
"May this donation make the journey a bit easier." - Anonymous

Feb 10, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 09, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Sterkte ons dink aan julle elke dag van Kaap af" - CR

Feb 09, 2024 - USD $ 20.00
"" - Anonymous

Feb 09, 2024 - R 3 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 09, 2024 - USD $ 85.28 Fees covered
"" - Baksteen

Feb 08, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 08, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Dink aan jul en jul is in ons gebede" - Anonymous

Feb 08, 2024 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
"Dear Morgan and Family, I am praying for you every night. Even though my donation is not much, I hope it makes just a little difference in getting you better. Love, Vince" - Vince van der Walt

Feb 07, 2024 - USD $ 57.37 Fees covered
"You’re all in my prayers x" - Kardhika

Feb 07, 2024 - R 216.00 Fees covered
"❤️" - Redline RC Racing Club

Feb 07, 2024 - USD $ 188.92 Fees covered
"Target achieved❤️" - Redline RC Racing Club

Feb 07, 2024 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"Can’t begin to understand what you guys are going through. We are holding fingers and toes for you guys." - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Your entire family is in my heart and in my prayers daily. You are brave and courageous and super special. God works for good in ALL circumstances and we trust in Him. Love you so much" - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - R 1 000.00
"Julle is in ons gebede 🙏🙏🙏" - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - USD $ 114.74 Fees covered
"All God's Richest Blessings to you Dear Morgan 😘 I donate this on behalf of my Son who now lives abroad & since it's his birthday today and I cannot give him a gift, I give it to you! To Mom & Dad, you're in my thoughts & prayers xx" - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - USD $ 53.10
"" - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Double F

Feb 07, 2024 - USD $ 57.37 Fees covered
"" - Reinette du Preez

Feb 07, 2024 - USD $ 573.70 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Praying for Gods guidance and strength over the parents and Morgan’s recovery❤️‍🩹" - Sherin

Feb 07, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
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Feb 07, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 07, 2024 - USD $ 114.74 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 06, 2024 - USD $ 56.66 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 06, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"praying for you all xxx" - Anonymous

Feb 06, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Dink aan julle!" - Anonymous

Feb 06, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Praying for you and the family that you are provided with all the support you need" - Anonymous

Feb 06, 2024 - R 10 000.00 Fees covered
"Ons bid Ons Vader se Hande oor Morgan, mag Hy ons almal lei en ondersteun in hierdie tyd" - Ouma Hannetjie

Feb 06, 2024 - R 10 000.00 Fees covered
"This will be an awesome testimony of what our loving Father can do and what Jesus already have done" - Anonymous

Feb 06, 2024 - USD $ 56.66 Fees covered
"Sending all positivity to you guys 🙏" - Pye and Ols

Feb 06, 2024 - USD $ 56.66 Fees covered
"" - George Symes

Feb 05, 2024 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 05, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"🌈💙💙💙🐝" - Anonymous

Feb 05, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Ons sal die Wa saam trek !!!!!!!!" - Oupa Leon

Feb 05, 2024 - R 5 000.00 Fees covered
"Baie sterkte klein vegtertjie!" - Lizette van Dyk

Feb 05, 2024 - USD $ 28.57 Fees covered
"We hope you all are ok and that Morgan gets better soon" - Bronwen

Feb 05, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Sending little Morgan so much love from Claire and Oli pops" - Anonymous

Feb 05, 2024 - USD $ 28.58 Fees covered
"We love you Morgen, we are with you in this flight ❤️" - Anonymous

Feb 05, 2024 - USD $ 108.05 Fees covered
"Lord hear our prayers 🙏😇😇❤️" - Anonymous

Feb 04, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 04, 2024 - R 500.00
"" Ons Glo nog steeds aan Wonderwerke en dat Morgan volkome sal herstel in Jesus naam!" Amen." - Johan van der Walt

Feb 04, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 03, 2024 - R 1 000.00
"Strongs julle ♥️" - Carmody

Feb 03, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Gav

Feb 03, 2024 - USD $ 26.45
"I hope Morgan gets better soon! x" - Sarah C

Feb 03, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Ek dink en bid elke dag vir Morgan. Hy is naby aan ons harte, en die fyt dat hy my sussie Maudie se agter klein seuntjie is maak hom nog meer spesiaal vir ons. Liefde oom Cas en tannie Ria" - Ria

Feb 03, 2024 - R 500.00
"Ons dink aan julle en bid vir n deurbraak. Ons dien n groot God." - Sam & Quina

Feb 02, 2024 - USD $ 117.70 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - USD $ 116.30 Fees covered
"We continue to pray for you and your family. May God watch over Morgan and strengthen you on this Journey. To raise a child is hard enough but they each come with their own set of blessings, just keep the faith and push on" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - R 100.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00
"May God give you & your family all of his love, light and strength sweet boy🧡✨" - Michelle

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Eric

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Best wishes" - Grim

Feb 02, 2024 - R 1 000.00
"In our prayers always ⭐️" - Chanelle

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"🙏🏻" - Danie

Feb 02, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Bernie

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Steph

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Our baby - we pray that you can get this and get better soon 💕" - Monique

Feb 02, 2024 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - USD $ 29.08 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Praying for little Morgan" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - USD $ 29.08 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Feb 02, 2024 - USD $ 26.91
"Sterkte julle dink aan julle" - Sharne Fryer

Statistics

Fundraising target

R 80 000.00

Donations to date