The Mason’s Family Fundraiser
Fundraising campaign by
Sylvia D.A.
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£31,968raised of £250,000.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
Hello and welcome at the crowdfunding page of the Mason's family. The Mason's are are a lovely family;
Sabrina, hard working mum of Chloé (2) and Amélie (7 months) and lovely wife to Dan, who runs his own business and is a fantastic dad to the girls.
On the 27th of September 2015, Dan suffered a cardiac arrest and barely survived. Sabrina found Dan on the sofa, with a dark blue face, not breathing and no heart beat. At this point he had been without oxygen for over 20 minutes. She called 999 immediately. At this point she was trying to resusitate Dan, whilst holding Chloé off, as little Chloé wanted to help. Baby Amélie was playing on the floor. She also called one of her close friends, Hayley, who drove over straight away. Hayley's other half Josh, looked after the children, whilst the paramedics were saving Dan's life. Hayley was trying to look after Sabrina. At this point Hayley also called me. When I arrived, they were just carrying Dan downstairs. I locked the door and we all watched the ambulance drive away with its sirens and lights on. Thanks to Sabrina giving him cpr, and thanks to the wonderful paramedics, he made it to the Royal Sussex County, where is currently still is in the Intensive Care Unit. Dan has been in a medical induced coma, and scans have shown us that his brain is severely damaged. Dan is paralysed and blind. However, he still has a certain degree of his cognitive skills. On a good day, Dan can hold a simple conversation (with a lot of effort) and still has his amazing sense of humour :)
Dan has good days, and bad days. On bad days he's simply not there. He laughs uncontrollably, screams, gives the wrong answers to questions, and his reactions are all out of context. He has seizures and suffers from incredible pain. Sometimes he begs for help, because he is in so much pain. He still suffers from high temperatures and recurring infections in his body.
Sabrina and Dan's immediate family are all incredible. They support each other and are with Dan whenever they can. They want their son, brother, uncle back. Sabrina wants her husband back and the children need their dad. We want our friend to come back. Unfortunately this isn't in our hands.
The future is uncertain. Nobody knows what the future will hold.
Dan might not be able to ever walk again.
Dan might never be able to physically see his children again.
Dan might not be able to take the children to the park, and push them on the swings.
Dan might not be able to drop the girls off for their first ever day at school.
Dan might never be able to work again.
However, one thing is pretty sure. This will be a long and costly journey. Once Dan has stabilized enough, he will be moved to a specialist rehabilitation center which won't be in Brighton. We don't know where it will be. This means travel costs, possibly relocating, possibly adjusting the flat. All these changes will cost money. Not only that, but surviving on one income with two small children, will be tough.
Sabrina is, understandibly, very worried. Personally I have no idea how she does it - she is on her own with two small children, her family are all in Switzerland. She cries every day and Chloé, who is just two, tells her not to worry, and that the doctors will make daddy better. It really breaks my heart. We all know how incredibly exhausting it is to be a mum, to be dad. It eats all your energy. But try to imagine Sabrina's situation. She needs all the strength in the world to get through this. And not just today and tomorrow, and next week. She will need it for the next few years.
All the money raised will go towards (medical) bills, travel costs and whatever Sabrina needs in order to survive financially whilst Dan is recovering.
Please help them, and donate whatever you can. Let's try to take some of the financial worries away, so Sabrina can concentrate on Dan and the children.
Thank you,
Team Mason
Edit: regular updates by Sabrina are posted in a group on Facebook, dedicated to Dan's recovery. Please join her: https://www.facebook.com/groups/988917444500413/?r...
Fundraising Team
- Sylvia D.A.
- Campaign Owner
- Hayley Turnbull
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 28, 2020
It's not a lot, but comes with heart felt wishes to Dan, Sabrina and their children. I hope things are on the right track and Dan is making alot of progress.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 17, 2020
Update
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 08:17 pmHi everyone, I had been asked to write an update regarding the mason fund lots of people on here had donated into.The purpose of this group is to keep people informed over where the money is going. There haven't been many financial updates on here, my apologies, simply because not. . . . .
Fundraising video!
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 07:36 pmThank you to Chloe Ashley!DaddyCool!
Fundraising at St Anne's Well Garden this Saturday, 14th of May
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 05:19 pmHi all!The date has finally arrived! This coming weekend we will be fundraising at the Spring Festival at St Anne's Well Gardens in Hove. It will open at 11am, and close around 7pm and is one of the most amazing festivals here in Brighton and Hove. Very family orientated, lot's. . . . .
Another thank you
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 04:00 pmHello everyone,Just a little update for those who are not in Dan's group on Facebook. Dan has now been moved to another ITU, with rehab facilities nearby so he can receive better care. From here Dan will wait until there is a space for him in Putney, where Dan will. . . . .
A massive thank you...
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 01:46 pm.... To all of you who have donated, shared, tweeted and supported Sabrina and the girls in any way. Sabrina is overwhelmed by all the lovely messages, presents and support she has received so far.It's been a busy few days. Please watch Sabrina on BBC South East here:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06sfkbw (11 mins
Christmas is coming
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 12:21 pmA new monthHello and thank you again for visiting the fundraising page of the Mason’s family. As you may have noticed, I have uploaded some new photos (with Sabruna's consent!).I have uploaded new photos, so you can put an image to all the stories you have read. And it may. . . . .
Hello Dan! Welcome back!
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 10:40 pmHello! Thanks for visiting!Yes, you are reading it right! Dan has been talking. Yesterday evening, Tuesday 10-11, he had a conversation with Sabrina. Sometimes unclear, sometimes struggling, but most important is that Dan is back with us. And even more important, Sabrina has a little bit of her Dan back.. . . . .
Chlo�'s Gruffalo party & the future
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 08:41 pmHi everyone,First of all, thank you SO much for your continued support. You are all fantastic. Last Sunday it was Chlo�'s party! And gosh, so many people turned up. It was a lovely party, with amazing food, lot's of energetic children and lovely guests. Chlo� has really enjoyed herself, and. . . . .
Chlo�'s Gruffalo party & the future
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 08:40 pmHi everyone,First of all, thank you SO much for your continued support. You are all fantastic. Last Sunday it was Chlo�'s party! And gosh, so many people turned up. It was a lovely party, with amazing food, lot's of energetic children and lovely guests. Chlo� has really enjoyed herself, and. . . . .
Chlo� is two!
Update posted by Sylvia D.A. at 06:53 pmA few days ago it was Chlo�'s second Birthday! Although her party isn't until next week, there was a little gathering of friends at the local playgroup. Jumping, dancing and singing toddlers, all blissfully unaware of what's going on. Chlo� was her usual happy self and Am�lie seemed to enjoy. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Dan Pamment
- Donated on Dec 03, 2020
As ever, thinking of you through this difficult and challenging journey. x
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 28, 2020
It's not a lot, but comes with heart felt wishes to Dan, Sabrina and their children. I hope things are on the right track and Dan is making alot of progress.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 17, 2020
- Sue Beilby
- Donated on Jan 16, 2020
Wishing you all the best as a family and I hope your a husband is able to come home soon.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 27, 2019
- Laura Macdonald
- Donated on Jan 10, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 02, 2018
- Ina Reese
- Donated on Nov 27, 2018
We need to do this more!!! How I dislike the commercial way life is going, people think consume consume consume Especially at Christmas. We are refusing to do this. But we will do what we can for our friends, family and the community. We are all part of our own little world which we need to change to the better. Hope everybody has a good festive time, wishing everyone a mindful Christmas Xx
- Nick Clayton
- Donated on Oct 26, 2018
- Steven Paul
- Donated on Aug 02, 2018
Hi Sabrina, Was great to see you a few weeks ago but was really sorry to hear about the devastating news and circumstances your family now faces. You’ve all shown such courage in this adversity and I really hope things continue to improve for you all.
As ever, thinking of you through this difficult and challenging journey. x