Cranial helmet for Gabriel
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Hello family, friends and anyone who may read this.
My husband Gil and I are trying to raise funds for our baby boy Gabriel who is in need of a DOC band (helmet). We recently came to the realization last month when he saw a specialist, that a helmet is necessary for Gabriel's case of severe left Plagiocephaly along with facial and ear shift. Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome is characterized by a flat spot on the back of the head with his being on the left. The doctor said the cause of the flat head is because he has Torticollis, a abnormally tight neck muscle (stiff neck)that limits the head movement and causes the head to tilt and turn to one side making him favor laying or turning to the left more than the right. Normally you can self correct the problem with physical therapy but at his age of 5 months and with the rapid growth of his skull and brain the doctor said Gabriel would need both the helmet, worn 23 hours day for a few months and physical therapy since his case is so severe for treatment. If he doesn't get the helmet it could continue to get worse and cause problems in the future like misaligned facial features and jaw.
So you would think that the insurance would cover it but they don't and the cost is $2100 out of pocket to start the process of reshaping. Based on the time frame of when Gabriel will need to start this therapy, meaning as soon as possible, there is just no way that we can come up with this amount in time. I feel so uncomfortable to share this but I have to give it a try for Gabriel. Any donation is greatly appreciated and a huge help, even if it's just saying a prayer for Gabriel or sharing this.
Thank you for your time in reading, God bless you, and please keep us in your prayers! And if you have any questions please feel free to ask us.
Please and Thank you
Love Gabriel, Gil, Yvette and his brother&sister
My husband Gil and I are trying to raise funds for our baby boy Gabriel who is in need of a DOC band (helmet). We recently came to the realization last month when he saw a specialist, that a helmet is necessary for Gabriel's case of severe left Plagiocephaly along with facial and ear shift. Plagiocephaly, or flat head syndrome is characterized by a flat spot on the back of the head with his being on the left. The doctor said the cause of the flat head is because he has Torticollis, a abnormally tight neck muscle (stiff neck)that limits the head movement and causes the head to tilt and turn to one side making him favor laying or turning to the left more than the right. Normally you can self correct the problem with physical therapy but at his age of 5 months and with the rapid growth of his skull and brain the doctor said Gabriel would need both the helmet, worn 23 hours day for a few months and physical therapy since his case is so severe for treatment. If he doesn't get the helmet it could continue to get worse and cause problems in the future like misaligned facial features and jaw.
So you would think that the insurance would cover it but they don't and the cost is $2100 out of pocket to start the process of reshaping. Based on the time frame of when Gabriel will need to start this therapy, meaning as soon as possible, there is just no way that we can come up with this amount in time. I feel so uncomfortable to share this but I have to give it a try for Gabriel. Any donation is greatly appreciated and a huge help, even if it's just saying a prayer for Gabriel or sharing this.
Thank you for your time in reading, God bless you, and please keep us in your prayers! And if you have any questions please feel free to ask us.
Please and Thank you
Love Gabriel, Gil, Yvette and his brother&sister
Organizer
Yvette Ramon
Organizer
Austin, TX