You might recognize Colby from our website or social media. We love to share Colby’s story because his journey was so incredible and transformational.
Colby was born with a strawberry birthmark on his eye that began to grow. His parents were young and this was their first child, but their instinct was spot-on: that Colby needed help. They took him to a doctor while they waited for a consultation with a referred specialist, which would take months. The doctor gave Colby medicine in hopes that the hemangioma would shrink, but it only continued to grow larger, eventually putting pressure on his eye and threatening loss of vision.
Meanwhile, Colby’s parents were faced with struggles beyond getting him the right medical help. Every time they went out in public, they were met with dirty looks or remarks. People assumed it was a large bump and bruise because they weren’t familiar with hemangiomas. Colby’s parents were even accused of child abuse. At one point, Colby could no longer go to daycare because the hemangioma bled. This meant that Colby’s mother, Aimee could no longer continue her studies or work.
Aimee kept fighting. She researched Colby’s condition online and was concerned about the use of propanol and the potential side effects of long-term use. She also saw that the medication was ineffective, and the hemangioma was becoming more dangerous for Colby’s eyesight.
Colby’s parents finally found Little Baby Face Foundation online and applied to get Colby treatment. One of our doctors responded immediately to tell them to bring Colby as quickly as possible to New York City for treatment. Colby’s family had never been to London, let alone New York City, but they rushed over within 3 weeks, expediting their passports.
Colby responded well to the surgery and the hemangioma was removed. He did need a small second surgery about a year later. Colby still needs corrective glasses because of the damage to his eye, but he would have certainly gone blind if Little Baby Face Foundation hadn't provided treatment.
Colby’s treatment was truly life-changing. Today, he is happy and healthy, and his family is overjoyed to see him thrive with newfound confidence. At the Little Baby Face Foundation, we couldn’t be happier for them, and we’re honored to have been able to help them. Children like Colby are keep us motivated and passionate about our mission!
Meanwhile, Colby’s parents were faced with struggles beyond getting him the right medical help. Every time they went out in public, they were met with dirty looks or remarks. People assumed it was a large bump and bruise because they weren’t familiar with hemangiomas. Colby’s parents were even accused of child abuse. At one point, Colby could no longer go to daycare because the hemangioma bled. This meant that Colby’s mother, Aimee could no longer continue her studies or work.
Aimee kept fighting. She researched Colby’s condition online and was concerned about the use of propanol and the potential side effects of long-term use. She also saw that the medication was ineffective, and the hemangioma was becoming more dangerous for Colby’s eyesight.
Colby’s parents finally found Little Baby Face Foundation online and applied to get Colby treatment. One of our doctors responded immediately to tell them to bring Colby as quickly as possible to New York City for treatment. Colby’s family had never been to London, let alone New York City, but they rushed over within 3 weeks, expediting their passports.
Colby responded well to the surgery and the hemangioma was removed. He did need a small second surgery about a year later. Colby still needs corrective glasses because of the damage to his eye, but he would have certainly gone blind if Little Baby Face Foundation hadn't provided treatment.
Colby’s treatment was truly life-changing. Today, he is happy and healthy, and his family is overjoyed to see him thrive with newfound confidence. At the Little Baby Face Foundation, we couldn’t be happier for them, and we’re honored to have been able to help them. Children like Colby are keep us motivated and passionate about our mission!
Colby was born with a strawberry birthmark on his eye that began to grow. His parents were young and this was their first child, but their instinct was spot-on: that Colby needed help. They took him to a doctor while they waited for a consultation with a referred specialist, which would take months. The doctor gave Colby medicine in hopes that the hemangioma would shrink, but it only continued to grow larger, eventually putting pressure on his eye and threatening loss of vision.
Meanwhile, Colby’s parents were faced with struggles beyond getting him the right medical help. Every time they went out in public, they were met with dirty looks or remarks. People assumed it was a large bump and bruise because they weren’t familiar with hemangiomas. Colby’s parents were even accused of child abuse. At one point, Colby could no longer go to daycare because the hemangioma bled. This meant that Colby’s mother, Aimee could no longer continue her studies or work.
Aimee kept fighting. She researched Colby’s condition online and was concerned about the use of propanol and the potential side effects of long-term use. She also saw that the medication was ineffective, and the hemangioma was becoming more dangerous for Colby’s eyesight.
Colby’s parents finally found Little Baby Face Foundation online and applied to get Colby treatment. One of our doctors responded immediately to tell them to bring Colby as quickly as possible to New York City for treatment. Colby’s family had never been to London, let alone New York City, but they rushed over within 3 weeks, expediting their passports.
Colby responded well to the surgery and the hemangioma was removed. He did need a small second surgery about a year later. Colby still needs corrective glasses because of the damage to his eye, but he would have certainly gone blind if Little Baby Face Foundation hadn't provided treatment.
Colby’s treatment was truly life-changing. Today, he is happy and healthy, and his family is overjoyed to see him thrive with newfound confidence. At the Little Baby Face Foundation, we couldn’t be happier for them, and we’re honored to have been able to help them. Children like Colby are keep us motivated and passionate about our mission!
Meanwhile, Colby’s parents were faced with struggles beyond getting him the right medical help. Every time they went out in public, they were met with dirty looks or remarks. People assumed it was a large bump and bruise because they weren’t familiar with hemangiomas. Colby’s parents were even accused of child abuse. At one point, Colby could no longer go to daycare because the hemangioma bled. This meant that Colby’s mother, Aimee could no longer continue her studies or work.
Aimee kept fighting. She researched Colby’s condition online and was concerned about the use of propanol and the potential side effects of long-term use. She also saw that the medication was ineffective, and the hemangioma was becoming more dangerous for Colby’s eyesight.
Colby’s parents finally found Little Baby Face Foundation online and applied to get Colby treatment. One of our doctors responded immediately to tell them to bring Colby as quickly as possible to New York City for treatment. Colby’s family had never been to London, let alone New York City, but they rushed over within 3 weeks, expediting their passports.
Colby responded well to the surgery and the hemangioma was removed. He did need a small second surgery about a year later. Colby still needs corrective glasses because of the damage to his eye, but he would have certainly gone blind if Little Baby Face Foundation hadn't provided treatment.
Colby’s treatment was truly life-changing. Today, he is happy and healthy, and his family is overjoyed to see him thrive with newfound confidence. At the Little Baby Face Foundation, we couldn’t be happier for them, and we’re honored to have been able to help them. Children like Colby are keep us motivated and passionate about our mission!
If your child was born with Hemangioma and you’re looking for help, please contact us using the form below.
If your child was born with Hemangioma and you’re looking for help, please contact us using the form below.
