Lashawn Smith, son of Shanique Moxam of Sandy Bank, was born on October 8, 2007 prematurely. At six weeks he began to turn blue and was admitted to the Bustamante Children's Hospital in Kingston. There he spent nine days doing several examinations and tests. He was then diagnosed with Dextrocardia Type I Truncus Arterosis. He was put on the following medications; lasix, aldactone, and digoxia twice a day.

Since then he has been to several doctors and hospitals. He is a regular patient at the Bustamante Children's Hospital and is also seeing Dr. William Foster at the Medical Associates in Kingston.

Lashawn has been to Miami and the Dominican Republic since December 2008 to do a Cardiac Catherization where they came up wit a different diagnosis, "double outlet right ventricule with pulmonary atresy and no confluents small pulmonary branches common atrioventicular septal defect small right ventricule".

After seeking for several months to get surgery in the States for Lashawn he was finally accepted by Dr. William Novick to do open heart surgery. It will be a series of three surgeries, the first one costing $5,000 US.

This is a major undertaking and major expense. We would appreciate any assistance you can give us whether in monetary donations, advice, and especially prayers. We are currently organizing a fund raising event and will let you know when it is going to happen.

Anyone interested in donating towards Lashawn's surgery can do so by making a deposit or wire transfer to the following bank accounts:

Bank of Nova Scotia
High St.
Black River
St. Elizabeth
Jamaica

Account Name: Shanique Moxam
Account Number: 000406053 (Jamaican Dollar)
Account Number: 000403960 (US Dollar)

Wire Transfer Info:

US Bank Name: JP Morgan Chase
Swift Code for US Bank:CHA SUS33
Routing number: 021000021
Swift Code for Scotia Bank JA: NOSCJMKN
Black River Branch Transit: 40105
Wire transfer can only be done to the US account.

or send a check made out to Shanique Moxam to Calabash Bay P.A., St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies, or call Shanique at 876-839-8366.

You can also contact Dr. Foster at waafoster@yahoo.com.

To learn more about Dr. William Novick and The Gift of Life Program click on the following links:

http://www.giftoflifeinternational.org/pages/index.php

http://www.golinews.org/april2008.php?data=default

HI shanique, sorry to hear about your son..Trust the Lord for a miracle...Do you think you should put this message in forward Mail also...just wondering... I have seen a lot in forward mail, and that's why I really say this to you... I hope you'll get some help. He's such a sweetie Pie...All the best. Love you Lashawn, my prayers are with you honey.

Hi Shan

My prayers and thoughts are always with you girl i admire your strength and courage and your love for your son and how well you have manage the situation i will be calling you shortly.one love

Shanique my hearts goes out to you girl,I just imagine how you felt.But my dear your in my prayer god is still in the healing process,I've prove him many times.Trust me your are going get thru your storm.I will donate something to your worthy cause.

Shanique
I have contacted the Leaf of Life Foundation, hopefully we should hear word soon. This foundation was founded by a friend, a Jamaican who has helped several children from Jamaica and other parts of the West Indies.
Help is coming soon, I pray.
Friend of Little Children.

Hi Shanique my prayers are with you and your family once again your family has to go through this sad ordeal,after losing your Uncle Kenrick Moxam so suddenly in June. I wish you the very best of luck with your fundraising. I also hope that you can raise enough funds to do all three surgeries. As a nurse in the USA, I realize the seriousness of his diagnosis.

So, my fellow Jamaicans please let's send a few dollars down Treasure Beach way to help this young woman save her son's life. I know this family well, they would not have asked for monetary help if this child's life was not at great risk.

I am donating 50,000 Jamaican dollars. So please, can anyone else match this? Imagine how lucky most of us are to have healthy and happy children. Just imagine if you were in Shanique's position...with the possibility of losing your baby to a condition that could have been corrected with financial support? Please reach into your heart and offer your support to give this innocent child a chance at life.

Thank you and God Bless.

Shanique,my dear our prayers are with u.I see your baby at church one Sunday with his Aunt and I could tell he was sick it show on his lips,he is so sweet,the church prayed for him,he will always be in our prayer.I give donation towards this worthy cause.Please be strong and never cease praying.

I don't know you, but my heart is heavy for your little one. It sounds like you have moved heaven and earth to get as far as you have. I wired $100 (US) to you this morning, and I hope it helps.

Bless you and your beautiful son.

Shanique could you tell the everyday symtoms your baby have.my prayers are with you both.Cherish every moment with him.

Hey mindful

He gets tired easily and get short of breath and turn blue at times.

Hey lashawn we will be praying for you lots of love to you sweetie and shanique be strong for your special little boy.give you a call soon.

I was so impressed with the determination and tenacity Shanique showed when telling me of her experiences with Lashawn since his birth. She sounded like a doctor herself rattling off these long complicated medical terms and telling me of their experiences in the Dominican Republic, their many trips to Kingson and so on.

Shanique you have earned my absolute respect and I wish you and Lashawn all the best in your quest to get these operations. I know that if you can make it on will and determination you will make it. I gave my donation today for the 1st operation and you can count on at least two more donations from me for the two other operations.

May God bless you both.

I am not asking for an accounting but could you tell me if you are reasonably close to your raising money goal for your little boy's surgery.

Hi American Mother

Thanks for your concern but no i am not close to the amount needed for his surgery but hoping and praying for the best.

IS LASHAWN ,LAREN SON?

What is happening with the fundraising event?

To FRIEND.
Lashawn is the son of Shanique Moxom. Shanique is the daughter of Royer & Lyn Moxom, of Treasure Beach. Lashawn is a sweet boy I have seen him a few time, and I know he's really sick.

We are still planning the fundrasing concert but most of the artist that we have spoke with are on tour or unavailable.We are thinking of doing something else but not sure what would be a good fundraising event this time of the year.

May I suggest that you contact Montefiore Childrens Hospital located at 3415 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx NY 10467 (USA) tel 011-718-714-2426.
They have one of the best childrens hospital in the US. Additionally they do many charitable treatments for children from developing countries. They assist with sponsorship and hosting the child's family for the duration of the treatment. They have a first rate cardiac department. Below are links for the hospital that may be helpful, I wish you and your baby all the best.

http://www.montefiore.org/services/coe/pediatrics/

http://montekids.org/services/cardiology/

Thank you very much Alice.I really appreciate you assistant.I'll be on the phone with Hospital first thing tommorrow.

I heard Lashawn is in the Bustamante Children Hospital.Is it anything serious?

Yes,Lashawn is in the Bustamante Hospital since Friday doing some more test,He will be doing phetbolomy as well.Let us all remember him in our prayers.

Happy Birthday Lashawn hoping your days was filled with lots of happiness and laugther hoping you will live to see many many more to come love you sweetie and god bless you always.Lots of hug and kisses on your birthday.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY LASHAWN,HOPE YOU LIVE TO SEE MANY MORE.LOVE YOU

Wishing you good health and happiness Lashawn!

Hey Shanique,I just went on the T/B.net and see your son.I am so sorry to hear,he is so a sweetheart,I knw u will worry but just pray and keep on trusting God.You will be hearing from me

What is the progress on little Lashawn

Has there been any progress in getting this sweet little boy his life saving operation?

Things have beign progressing rather slowly you we are still thinking of some fundfraising event will keep you posted of whats happening as time goes by.Thanks you all for your donations,prayers and thoughts god bless you all.

Hey Lashy baby how are you doing.

hEY Shanique,I need to hear whats going on with Lashawn is he getting anywhere.I try to ring u but its just going to voice mail and I need to talk to you.Give my baby a big hug and tell him I love him verrry much.

Just want to let everyone know that Lashawn did his first surgery in February and everything went well and he is a home now and is doing exceptionally well.Thanks to everyone for their kind words of encouragement,prayers and thoughts.

Thank you for the update Shanique and very happy to hear the first surgery was successful. So what is next?

Well rebecca in a couple months time we are going for some more test and them from there the test will determine when the other surgery will come.

Thanks for that information. Please keep us posted. Lashawn is a very special little boy and Shanique is such a dedicated and determined mother. My thoughts and prayers remain with them both.