Race Against Time: A Singapore Baby’s Search for a Liver Lifesaver
Imagine being a tiny tot with a ticking clock, your parents fighting to keep you alive. That’s the reality for little Lily, a Singaporean baby whose liver is on the brink of collapse.
What’s Happening Inside She
- Biliary Atresia: A nasty, rare condition where the tiny ducts that ferry bile out of the liver get blocked.
- Result: Bile swells inside, rashes the liver into tears, and eventually pushes it to the edge of failure.
- Lily had her first attempt—a surgery at six weeks—to drain the excess bile, but the attempt turned out to be a no‑show.
Why a Liver Transplant is the Only Hope
Now Lily’s doctors have painted an end‑stage liver story, meaning the organ is essentially on the guest list for a transplant.
The Deal
- User account on the donor waiting list—yes, there’s a queue.
- Kids in need, donors also in line; matching is like finding a rare Pokémon—super rare.
- Her parents, while loving and heroic, simply don’t match the required donor profile.
Calling Out the Community
Heartfelt plea up on Facebook by Vicky Cheng, mother of Lily, turning to the power of the internet to drum up a donor. The hope? A living relative or a generous stranger stepping into the ring.
In a world where every click could be the difference between life and compromise, your share could turn a story of despair into a tale of triumph. Let’s show Lily that community, compassion, and a splash of hope can be the ultimate lifesaver.
Call for liver donors
When a Life‑Saving Offer Comes In
A Heartbeat of Hope — and A Few Hurdles
Once the Facebook post went viral, the family was suddenly flooded with offers from strangers itching to help. They began bracing themselves for an unprecedented wave of support and, just like a sports team eager to find a new star player, the family hoped for donor matches the way a perfect cricket pitch is sought.
Three Volunteers, Tragically Unfit
Three good‑natured people stepped forward and pledged to donate part of their liver. In the end, medical testing revealed they didn’t meet the required criteria, so the donors had to move on to the next patient in need.
Thanks for the Love (and the Cash)
The family’s gratitude runs high. Within weeks, they received heartfelt messages, monetary gifts, and fan mail from people they’ve never met before. The support was a lifeline that lifted the weight off the parents’ shoulders.
The Authority on Liver Matching
The National University Hospital (NUS) steps in as the patient’s transplant coordinator, constantly evaluating potential matches. Updates flow in regularly, keeping the family informed about every new possibility.
Who Can Donate?
- Medically fit
- Blood type B+ or O
- Weighing below 70 kg
<li21 to 55 years old
In short, the search is still on, but the heart of the family’s gratitude is big enough to keep the momentum going. Hope, love, and a dash of humor — that’s what makes this story a true soul‑warming saga.
