Brave Leon’s Fight

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Apollo Leon was born with an imperforate anus, a rare congenital disorder that affects 1 in 5000 babies. He is required to undergo 3 surgeries to correct the deformity.

1st surgery - COLOSTOMY - a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through the abdominal wall - making a stoma. A stoma is the opening in the skin where a pouch for collecting waste is attached. (done at birth)

2nd surgery - Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (PSARP), a surgical technique to correct the anorectal malformation. (done after reaching weight of >5kg)

3rd surgery - CLOSING OF COLOSTOMY (done once PSARP has healed)

At 2 days old, he had his 1st surgery.

At 3months old, he has met the criteria to undergo his 2nd surgery. However, due to the pandemic, it has been postponed. 😔

NOW, since hospitals are accepting surgeries again, and many people are vaccinated, we went to see the surgeon. And, Leon is cleared to have his surgery.

We are knocking on your kind hearts to help raise funds to support the surgery. Please support and share this fund raiser to help Leon fight his battle and lead him to a normal childhood.

For more information you can contact Joyce Gregorio at +639214075296 or [email protected]

You could also send your support thru the bank

ACCOUNT NAME: Joyce Ann Gregorio

GCASH - 09214075296

BPI FAMILY - 5896268254

BDO - 007160264174

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Donors

  • Chris Delacalzada
  • Donated on Jul 21, 2021
  • May the good Lord protect Apollo. This beautiful baby will make a difference in the world. We will continue to pray for him. Love, Chris & Lorrie Delacalzada

₱5100.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Jul 19, 2021
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  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Mar 15, 2020
  • 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Feb 11

Osteomate Graduate

Update posted by Joyce Ann Gregorio at 01:03 pm

Today, February 11, 2022. Leon is finally an osteomate Graduate. Doctor checked out his surgical wound. And it has dried up. Doctor cleared him and discharged from their care. Cleared to swim as well. Thank you everyone who has contributed to his journey. We thank you so so much. ❤️❤️❤️

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Feb 11

Colostomy closure

Update posted by Joyce Ann Gregorio at 12:59 pm

Leon had his colostomy closure last January 28, 2022. He had to stay for 6days in the hospital for observation. Everything went well. He pooped on in his butt the first time 3 days post op. It was a weird but joyous moment for us. He recovered well and continued

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Jul 27

Discharged from the hospital

Update posted by Joyce Ann Gregorio at 04:01 am

Leon was cleared by his doctor to be discharged yesterday 07/26 since he has recovered well and did not have any fever again. He had slowly regained his strength after a few days of rest. He is back to his normal activeness. We will come back to see his doctors

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Jul 23

Surgery update - PSARP done!

Update posted by Joyce Ann Gregorio at 12:01 pm

Leon's PSARP surgery was done today. So far everything is good. The surgery took almost 3hours (3 most nerve wrecking hours of my life). After the surgery, the doctor showed me the surgical site and it was all good. The surgery was a success. Thanks be to God!He just needs. . . . .

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Jul 18

Surgery update

Update posted by Joyce Ann Gregorio at 12:31 am

Leon was presented to the lead surgeon yesterday 7/17. He had given a go signal to schedule the surgery this week. The resident surgeon will call us once he gets an OR schedule. He said that the earliest would be by this friday. We will return on monday or tuesday

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Jul 10

Cardiac condition update

Update posted by Joyce Ann Gregorio at 11:48 pm

As part of the clearance, the pedia has requested for a repeat 2D echo. Leon had his 2D echo in July 03, 2021. The cardiologist who did the exam said that Leon's foramen ovale and VSDs had closed. Thanks be to God!!! Upon seeing the result, the cardiologist at UMC

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Jul 10

Cardiac condition

Update posted by Joyce Ann Gregorio at 11:23 pm

I was not able to update here before, but last December 14, 2020 we've done Leon's 2D echo which was previously requested by his surgeon. Exactly on his first birthday, December 16, we've got the result and was referred to a pediatric cardiologist. She said that Leon has 3 Ventricular. . . . .

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Jul 10

Surgery update

Update posted by Joyce Ann Gregorio at 02:10 pm

Since, hospitals are open again to do elective surgeries and covid is somewhat "controlled". We've decided to consult the pediatric surgeon again to push through Leon's PSARP surgery. This time, since all medical expenses have increased, we've decided to consult in the service OPD of DLSUMC. *Service Ward in UMC. . . . .

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Mar 14

Surgeon ff-up

Update posted by Joyce Ann Gregorio at 04:32 am

We saw his surgeon yesterday 3/13. The surgeon saw the colonogram result and discussed the surgical approach he will do. Leon still needs to do a 2d echo for surgical clearance then go back to see his surgeon on April 3rd. We will schedule his surgery at PGH the week

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Donors & Comments

5 donors
  • Chris Delacalzada
  • Donated on Jul 21, 2021
  • May the good Lord protect Apollo. This beautiful baby will make a difference in the world. We will continue to pray for him. Love, Chris & Lorrie Delacalzada

₱5100.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Jul 19, 2021
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  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Mar 15, 2020
  • 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Mar 09, 2020
  • May the Lord gives you strength baby Leon. God bless you baby. I strongly believe you'll get well soon.

₱5000.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Mar 09, 2020
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Total: ₱37,500.00

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