Support for Aelfin Michel
Created by Emma Michel
for Aelfin Michel
Aelfin Michel - Critical Condition - Hua Hin, Thailand
Sadly, on December 31st, Aelfin tragically crashed on a motorbike causing him to suffer severe head and face trauma. Aelfin is currently in ICU under 24 hours medical care and constant support.
When Aelfin arrived in emergency he required immediate surgery to remove bleeding on the brain and had part of his skull removed, which will need to be replaced with titanium. His jaw and teeth were severely smashed which will require surgery, as well as other serious facial and head injuries.
Unfortunately this is a very critical situation. Due to the severity of his head injuries he has had many operations to date and requires many more, plus 24 hours support and months (if not years) of therapy. The latter is not yet known as we are currently taking it day by day, knowing that each day is a miracle.
Aelfin is a fighter and at every set back he is fighting to stay here with us. For those that know him will know his determination and stubbornness. This trait is shining through in his fight for his life. This gives us hope.
Holding onto this hope and knowing that Aelfin will keep on fighting, there is a long and very expensive battle ahead of us. He requires many more surgeries, and unfortunately at this stage, we are unsure of the extent of damage and rehabilitation required.
We urgently ask all of you to help support Aelfin and his mother, Emma, with the extensive ongoing medical costs and medical care that Aelfin needs now and for the coming months. ALL of the funds donated will be used to cover Aelfin's hospital bills, medical and rehabiliation expenses.
We would like to express our gratitude for your kind donations to the SUPPORT AELFIN FUND.
Best regards,
Aelfin's support team
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- February 11, 2020
Emma Michel
Sadly, late yesterday another scan has shown a fracture in Aelfin's skull which was not previously discovered. This has resulted in Pneumocephalus, which is the presence of air within the cranial cavity.
Aelfin must now have two urgent operations.
Please keep Aelfin and Emma in your thoughts and prayers during this process today.
We remain grateful for all of your amazing support and will continue to update you on the process and outcome.
- February 3, 2020
Emma Michel
Aelfin is still in ICU at the Bangkok Hospital, Hua Hin. He has now been in ICU since the 31st December.
He is struggling to beat the pneumonia and has to tolerate an intensive regime of suctioning and mouth care.
For this reason, the benefit of a tracheotomy is being discussed by his mother and the doctors. The decision to perform this invasive procedure is difficult.
We are happy to report that:
· Aelfin is awake;
· He can open his eyes and communicate through body language; and
· He can sometimes whisper! This is a huge breakthrough.
We really hope Aelfin has turned another corner on this long and rocky road to recovery. The bills are mounting but because of the help being given here, and in direct donations, we are able to make the best decisions for him.
It really does take a global community to heal a child. Thank you to everyone for their kind thoughts and well wishes.
Thank you
Aelfin's Support Group