Anthony Pasquariello Go Fund Me Appeal
If you know Anthony, you would know that he has a beautiful soul, this 8 year old Canberra locals charming smile always lights up the room, he loves to laugh, always has a joke ready and has the sweetest personality. |This soccer and Raiders fan loves nothing more than being with his family, a family which has been by his side supporting him through his heart transplant journey.
Early April 2019, Anthony started feeling sick, little did we expect what was to come. Initially being diagnosed with pneumonia, he was admitted to Canberra Hospital where he deteriorated further and was emergency airlifter to Sydney's Westmead Children's Hospital. Doctors suspected heart issues, specifically Myocarditis.
After undergoing numerous procedures at Westmead draining his chest, instering a centeral line, and spending weeks in intensive care, Anthony and his parents were informed that he had dilated and restricted cardiomyopathy with the doctors recommending treatment at Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne.
Having his world turned upside down, shortly after arrival at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne specialists performed open heart surgery installing a Left Ventricular Assisted Device (LVAD). Anthony spent 6 weeks in intensive care recovering from this procedure.
By this point, Anthony had been in hospital for 18 weeks he had 6 teeth removed, 7 chest drains inserted and removed, suffered pneumothorax, kidney and liver hiccups many allergic reactions blood and plasma tranfusions, and bypass surgeries.
Throughout this traumatic experience, Anthony has always remained in good spirits, never complaining, a true superstar.
Following this Anthony showed immense bravery as an 8 year old and chose to be placed on the heart transplant list.
On 12th September Anthony's life was blessed with a new heart, undergoing a heart transplant.
He remains stable and recovering, surrounded by his mum, dad and big sister, all of who can only describe this as a miracle.
Anthony and his family have been uprooted from their home town which is 8 hours away, with no warning, leaving behind their very close extended family, freinds, school and jobs.
His family has and will remain by his side for the entirety of his recovery and rehabilitation, for what will be a long road to recovery for Anthony.
All money raisesd will go towards getting Anthony the rehabilitation items he needs, getting him home as quick as possible so he can once again be with his family and friends that he left behind in Canberra.
This journey has opened our eyes and pulled on our heart strings to critically ill children who fight for their lives every single day. Any additional funds will be donated to sponsoring beds in the cardiac and intensive care wards within the hospital.
We ask you to help our family in thoughts and prayer and we will get through with your love.
Anthony is a hero and every prayer for him is greatly appreciated.