Support George's recovery from Hypoxic Brain Injury

On the evening of Friday 20th September 2024, our gorgeous George had a severe allergic reaction to nuts, enduring anaphylaxis and going into cardiac arrest.

George received CPR at his home in South London from his amazingly courageous husband, Joe, then received further treatment from paramedics before being taken to hospital. He remains in critical but stable condition in ICU at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington, hopefully moving to a specialist neuro unit at Queen's Hospital in Romford for further tests and treatment in the upcoming days. It has been a very scary time, but George is fighting with such strength, bravery and determination - and his hair still looks amazing.

At present, George remains in an unconscious but stable state. We do not know the level of damage the hypoxic injury has made on the brain, but the impact will be life-changing for George and our family. The road ahead will be long, challenging, and full of uncertainties. Due to the nature of the brain injury, we do not know what level of recovery George will achieve. What we do know, is that with perseverance, love and support, we can aim to provide George with the specialist care he needs to increase the chances of a stronger recovery.

How can you help?

George's family have always been aware of how outrageously kind and beautiful a person he is, but we were not aware of the impact he has made on so many people's lives. People from across the globe have been in touch offering George their love and well wishes - thank you so much.

We are so early on in this journey that we don't know the extent of lifestyle implications and adjustments that will be required to support George. We have every hope that George will one day leave hospital, and when he does he will require round-the-clock specialist care: neurologists, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, OTs, and so on. If he is able to return home, major adjustments will have to be made to our parent's home, accessible transport will be needed, travel and accommodation for potential medical trials and treatment, and George's husband and our family will encounter loss of earnings to provide care for George, to name a few things. As we all we all know, George is a man of culture and exceptional taste -brain stimulation through all senses are integral to recovery of this kind of injury. Not only that, but to ensure the best quality of life for George, any life-enhancing activities for my little brother are important as well.

About George

From the age of 4, I prayed for a little brother. After three years of solid prayers and unsubtle hints to my parents, my prayers were answered, and George was born. His wit, intelligence and kindness were evident before he could walk. There is no one more unique and authentic than George. His ability to connect with everyone regardless of who they are or where they're from is one of George's most beautiful traits; he remembers the minor details of every story you tell him and makes you feel seen and heard. Now it is our turn to show George all the love, and support him as much as, and in any way we can.

We ask you to keep your love, well wishes, healing vibes and prayers coming. Any donations you are able to make are hugely appreciated by George's family. Thank you.

We're all rooting for you, Georgie. Keep going, darling xxxx