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HOME NEEDED FOR 4 YEAR OLD BOY WHO JUST HAD RARE BILATERAL LUNG AND HEART TRANSPLANT SURGERY

Riley O'Brien has fought for life since before he was born. He is a warrior. When his Mom went for a prenatal checkup at 22 weeks, she was informed there was a problem. The baby boy she was carrying was diagnosed with Heterotaxy Syndrome and Congenital heart disease. The doctor's said he had a 50% chance of living past age 1. At age 4, Riley continues to beat the odds.

After 3 Years, 3 Months, 3 Weeks, and 3 Days of waiting for 3 organs-- Riley received his Bilateral Lung/Heart transplant on March 5, 2013. Dr. Spray and the medical miracle team at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia conducted this very rare transplant surgery.

Riley is fighting to be alive. When he is allowed to go home there is a problem. He can not return to the place he calls home for it will kill him.

Riley, his 12 year old brother, and his parents need a new home. They are currently living in an old 700 foot square doctor's office in Somerdale, NJ. Their home has mold in the crawl space, leaking windows, and it is probable that there is mold in the walls.

The O'Brien's can not afford to buy a new home with Dad who is the only one who can work. Mom's job is taking care of Riley. Currently, they owe roughly $150,000 on their existing home. They need a new, healthy home for Riley. The home is also his school and his playground. He will never be able to go to school like normal children because of having the Heterotaxy syndrome.

Your donation will help the family stay together and help Riley live. The monies raised will pay off the current mortgage and allow them to build a new home that will not kill Riley. Otherwise, where will Riley go after his transplant operation? Please help Riley and his family. Many thanks and God Bless!

Wish Info

  • Posted: Mar 11, 2013 12:50 pm
  • Member: Smile4Riley
  • Member Since: Dec 11, 2009
  • Hero: 15 times
  • Wishes Granted: 8 times
  • Raised: $7,275.00 Goal: $150,000.00
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  • City: Somerdale
  • State: New Jersey
  • Country: United States
  • Type: Need
  • Wish is for: Family
  • Category: Housing & Utilities
  • Cause: Money
  • Views: 27888
  • Comments: 50
  • Follows: 31

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    #GODBlessu little Riley & your family in #ChristJesus Holy Name we pray, Amen.

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    God Bless you Riley..!!!!!
    Prayers hugs and love for you and for your family...!!
    God be with you.!!!

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    My thoughts and prayers go out to Riley and his family!

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  • IndoBali77 1 month ago - Accepted!

    stay strong riley,GBU

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  • Micheleylizabeth 2 months ago - Accepted!

    Sending positive healing thoughts to you Riley. Stay strong love xoxo

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  • monica 2 months ago - Accepted!

    Hi Chris,
    My boss at the bus company let me put a donation jar in the office for Riley. I got $5.00 so far and I will add another $5.00 to make it $10.00. I will bring it over to the Wish office tomorrow.
    Any more money that comes in, I will update you in the comments. Praying for my buddy!

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  • destineysmommyjoanie 2 months ago - Accepted!

    Prayers the family gets a new home.Get well soon Riley

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    U go little man !!

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    I added 100 dollars to your PayPal account, Unique Transaction ID # 01D454366B885520V. I wish it could be soooo much more, but hopefully it will add up. Warm thoughts and lots of prayers! Mona :)

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    My prayers are with you and the family. God Bless. I don't have much but hope it would help.please send me your Paypal info.

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    My prayers are with you and your son.

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    Sending love and prayers. Keep fighting lil guy.

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    Keep fighting Riley! You're a true warrior!

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    Wishing the O'Brien family many more heroes.

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    i wish i could donate more i donated 2$ to the meter i hope you get many many more heroes this family is in my thoughts and prayers

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    Ladies, Gentlemen time to give up a few drinks for Riley! I know the world is going to help get Riley a new home. And it is starting with me.

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jennyjames08 1 week ago

still praying that you get many more heros.

butterflyangels 2 weeks ago

I wish I could donate, but our family is also struggling at the moment. But I'm writing to give you some hope. I know it may seem impossible to imagine that some day Riley won't have a "normal" (what is normal anyways) life and go to school some day. I am a part of the heart community and know a lot of people with children who have gone through a lot of the same things and different complications including cancer, and were told their children would never have a normal life, but they are now going to school, playing sports, and enjoying life. Some are behind. Some are in and out of school and love the times they are in school, some are in and out of hospital, but it happens. I know kids who were born with heterotaxy, dextrocardia, Hypoplastic left heart syndrome, was on a trach for years, and is now off the trach and yes she still gets sick and has problems, but is enjoying life and going to school. Never give up hope on a fulfilling life for little riley. I lost my son to HLHS and PPHN

chabela0731 3 weeks ago

Still tweeting, and praying that you are able to get this home that is needed. Prayers sent your way.

khughes 1 month ago

I'm so sorry I can't contribute to you financially however please know you are in my thoughts. My father had a double lung transplant and I know the struggles you go through before, during and after a transplant. I pray that you get your wish granted and that Riley gets a safe and healthy home to go to after recovery. God Bless

mommie817 1 month ago

i hope you get many many more heroes for your wish

chabela0731 1 month ago

Still tweeting this wish, and praying that it gets granted.

leximay24 1 month ago

Wow over 6,000 now great job heroes! I'm tweeting away trying to spread the word!

leximay24 1 month ago

Wow over 6,000 now great job heroes! I'm tweeting away trying to spread the word!

jennyjames08 1 month ago

wtg heros. i hope you get many more heros for Riley.

sobermommy33 1 month ago

I'll be watching this wish closely, lets all band together to get little Riley a new home!!!

christalklear 1 month ago

I wonder if Extreme Makeover Home Edition would be interested in helping the family out? Could be something to look into, all you do is download the entry packet off the website fill it all out, take pictures and a video send it in and pray they pick you! It couldnt hurt to try! Rileys story is certainly ones of hope, courage, and determination. I will be donating on pay day!

Andrea022583 1 month ago

I shared it on my facebook page, I wish I could do more. I pray you get what you need for him.

mommie817 1 month ago

i hope you get many many more heroes for your wish your family is in my prayers

fyreflye1218 1 month ago

I hope u get lots of money for your new home. You are all in my prayers!

angelofmine 1 month ago

Will everybody please vote for Rileys story to be on CNN? Follow the link, sign in and use the vote button on the bottom of the page:

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-945804

It literally takes but a few Seconds to register and to push that vote button!!
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