Colby's Liver Transplant Fund
Donation protected
A hockey injury SAVED my brother's life.
Our family has been dedicated Carolina Hurricanes hockey fans for many years. Colby began playing hockey at age 8 for the Junior Hurricanes House League and after 6 seasons of playing, we never expected that hockey would save his life.
On February 15, 2015, Colby sustained a severe back trauma after a bodycheck during his game. He was unable to feel his legs and was taken by ambulance to the emergency department, where he eventually regained sensation and was able to walk out of the ER later that evening.
Throughout the summer of 2015, everything seemed normal.
Once hockey evaluations began in September 2015, Colby reported having continued symptoms of numbness to his legs, which required him to be evaluated immediately. It was unexpectedly discovered during further testing that Colby had a rare congenital liver abnormality called congenital absence of the portal vein with extrahepatic portosystemic shunting.
He was first seen at WakeMed and referred to Duke University Pediatric Liver Transplant Team. After months of testing, it was determined that liver transplantation was the only option. He was approved for listing to the transplant database on February 16, 2016 - exactly one year and one day after his injury.
Colby's liver transplant will be a physical, emotional and financial life long commitment to provide for the best possible outcome. This fundraising will help offset the costs associated with the transplant, as well as expensive anti-rejection medications to be taken for the rest of his life.
We have received an enormous outpouring of love and support thus far, for which we are extremely grateful for. We are thankful for any monetary donations given, and above all, we will honor and treasure Colby's future donor and the sacrifice this person and their family makes to save Colby's life - my brother, a son, nephew, cousin, grandson, big brother, and friend to so many.
This video represents our journey thus far:
For more information and updates on Colby's story:
Like our facebook page "TeamColby52"
Visit our webiste www.teamcolby52.com
Our family has been dedicated Carolina Hurricanes hockey fans for many years. Colby began playing hockey at age 8 for the Junior Hurricanes House League and after 6 seasons of playing, we never expected that hockey would save his life.
On February 15, 2015, Colby sustained a severe back trauma after a bodycheck during his game. He was unable to feel his legs and was taken by ambulance to the emergency department, where he eventually regained sensation and was able to walk out of the ER later that evening.
Throughout the summer of 2015, everything seemed normal.
Once hockey evaluations began in September 2015, Colby reported having continued symptoms of numbness to his legs, which required him to be evaluated immediately. It was unexpectedly discovered during further testing that Colby had a rare congenital liver abnormality called congenital absence of the portal vein with extrahepatic portosystemic shunting.
He was first seen at WakeMed and referred to Duke University Pediatric Liver Transplant Team. After months of testing, it was determined that liver transplantation was the only option. He was approved for listing to the transplant database on February 16, 2016 - exactly one year and one day after his injury.
Colby's liver transplant will be a physical, emotional and financial life long commitment to provide for the best possible outcome. This fundraising will help offset the costs associated with the transplant, as well as expensive anti-rejection medications to be taken for the rest of his life.
We have received an enormous outpouring of love and support thus far, for which we are extremely grateful for. We are thankful for any monetary donations given, and above all, we will honor and treasure Colby's future donor and the sacrifice this person and their family makes to save Colby's life - my brother, a son, nephew, cousin, grandson, big brother, and friend to so many.
This video represents our journey thus far:
For more information and updates on Colby's story:
Like our facebook page "TeamColby52"
Visit our webiste www.teamcolby52.com
Organizer and beneficiary
Kristyn Heath
Organizer
Apex, NC
Naomi Askew
Beneficiary