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Matthew Whelan, was born on March 24, 2006 and he was a “GIFT FROM GOD.” Even though he was born with Spina Bifida that never stopped him from reaching out to people and making them smile. Matthew wanted people to see him for who he was inside despite his disability. Matthew has reached out to our community throughout the years and has touched a lot of people’s hearts. He was not shy and he loved being around people. Matthew understood what the most important thing in life is and that is “People” we are here to spread love to one another and he knew that. On September 30, 2013 Matthew started experiencing pain in the back of his neck and we took him to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Matthew’s VP Shunt, which is located in his brain, was malfunctioning. On October 10, 2013 all of this increased pressure led to Matthew having a stroke. He had to have emergency surgery and part of his cerebellum was removed. The cerebellum controls your coordination. There was severe swelling to his brain stem as well. He had a herniation through his foramen magnum. Matthew has a G-Tube and a Tracheostomy. The rest is a “wait and see” process. I don’t know what he will regain. I really hope he can SMILE again someday. Matthew will continue to be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. I don’t know how much independence he will regain. We still have expenses and probably always will. We are in need of a handicap accessible home and car. Matthew is getting heavier and bigger and its getting difficult to lift him. At this time I am unable to work full time and taking care of Matthew to the best of my ability. So please join and help us in prayer and support!
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