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In memory
of Adam
Adam at
Evelina London
Adam was cared for at Evelina
London throughout his childhood. When he
sadly passed away in January 2018 aged 34, his mother, Cathy,
chose to make a donation to the hospital in her son’s memory.
Adam was diagnosed with a range of severe congenital heart defects when
he was born, as well as a condition which meant his tiny body couldn’t fight
infections properly.
He had two major heart operations at Evelina London aged just four weeks and
five weeks old. The surgery saved Adam’s life, but in the years that followed his low
resistance to infections resulted in many days spent in hospital, and he also had
further heart surgery. It was discovered that he had a learning disability, scoliosis,
severe hearing loss and visual impairment which sadly led to complete sight loss.
Years later, Adam became severely unwell and the family were told that there
was nothing more to be done for him, apart from making him more comfortable.
Adam took his last breath on 19 January 2018. He requested some of the
things he loved – a bubble bath and to wear his favourite top – before being
helped into bed, surrounded by those closest to him.
As a result of the care shown to her son, Cathy asked friends
and family to make donations to Evelina London in Adam’s memory.
‘Adam was very precious to me and to all those who knew
him,’ she says. ‘I am grateful that we had at least 34
years with him, which wouldn’t have happened without
the care and expertise of Evelina London.’
Find out more about Adam’s story and how you
can make a donation in someone’s memory at
supportevelina.org.uk/adam
Adam with Cathy in
September 2017