URGENT UPDATE: The family of a critically ill toddler from Gobowen, UK, is on the verge of securing life-saving heart surgery in the United States. Just last week, Jasmin Roberts confirmed that her fundraising campaign has surpassed 75 percent of its £1.5 million goal, enabling her to book the procedure for her one-year-old son, Ollie Williams.
Ollie was diagnosed with a rare and complex heart condition when he was just two weeks old, a condition that UK hospitals are unable to treat. A beacon of hope emerged with the offer of surgery at Stanford Children’s Hospital in California. However, the total costs for flights, treatment, and recovery are estimated at around £1.5 million, a sum far beyond what the family could manage alone.
As of Friday afternoon, the GoFundMe campaign has raised an impressive £1,185,000, thanks to generous contributions from around the world. Notably, a substantial donation of £10,000 came from Hollywood actor and Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds, which significantly boosted the total. Additionally, Scottish author Leigh Rivers recently donated £100,000, further accelerating the campaign’s momentum.
In a heartfelt update shared with supporters, Jasmin expressed her overwhelming gratitude: “This is what happens when thousands of people come together with one goal: to give Ollie a chance at life. You’ve donated, shared, cheered us on, and spread his story around the world, and this is the result. This isn’t just numbers on a screen; this is my baby boy with a full life ahead of him, and tens of thousands of angels like you giving him the chance to live it.”
The campaign remains available for donations at gofundme.com/f/help-save-baby-ollies-heart. As the family approaches their financial target, every contribution brings them closer to securing this critical surgery, which could change Ollie’s life forever.
Stay tuned as we follow this developing story, highlighting the power of community support in the face of adversity. The urgency to reach the goal continues, and Ollie’s future depends on the compassion of those willing to help.
