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Show p , V a : iff ' fmum. BRAYDEN SEYMOUR Br ayden still hoping for liver transplant By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE Little Brayden Seymour is in Primary Children's Hospital just waiting for a liver transplant. The 10-month old Kaysville youngster is now "on the list" to receive the next-available liver compatible for someone his size and weight, said Kaysville resident and spokesman Dan Hogan. His plight is gaining not only continued strong support from Kaysville area friends and neighbors, neigh-bors, but has attracted statewide attention. Governor Norman H. Bangerter visited with Brayden and his parents, Ed and Shannon izzzzzzzzzzzz: Seymour. "The chief executive visited the hospital Thursday and asked all Utahns and the nation to open their hearts and give during this time of year to help those less fortunate than themselves," said Francine Giani, spokeswoman for the Governor. Gov-ernor. The average cost of a liver transplant, trans-plant, as needed by Brayden, is $100,000. Mr. Hogan added that the youngster will need special medication throughout his life and that will mean ongoing costs. "The immediate concern now is getting a liver." CQNTINUED ON PAGE 2 Brayden still hoping . U 1.' Continued from page one Governor Bangerter said "I am asking all Utahns to please give generously to this worthy cause; not only monetarily but also with the gift of an organ donor card. So many lives are saved each year because be-cause concerned citizens sign donor cards." "There are many important charities, but none more important right now than helping to preserve a life," the governor added. "Community support has been great," Mr. Hogan stressed. A recent re-cent auction drew in more than $20,000. Several San Francisco 49er's footballs brought in $290 each. "There will be more promotions promo-tions in schools and through the media," said Mr. Hogan. Students at Davis High School raised more than $2,000 in a short time and Kaysville Junior High also raised an additional $1,600. Brayden is currently receiving intravenous feeding to increase his body weight. "It's working he is gaining," and that will help make him eligible for more livers in a higher weight category," Hogan explained. Mrs. Seymour is a nurse and in. fant care is her specialty. That has helped as she has tried to translate happenings for her husband and help those involved deal with the situation. "People are still calling the Seymours, thanking them for the chance of being able to help out," Mr. Hogan said. "The community has responded very well but we've still got a long way to go. "It's a slow process, touch and go" as far as Brayden's condition he said. Contributions are still wel' come and may be sent to the Amer-ican Amer-ican Liver Foundation Transplant Fund for Brayden Seymour, P.o Box 434, Kaysville, Utah 84031 Contributions are tax deductible and those wishing to pledge funds rather than make actual donations until money is needed should indicate indi-cate that preference. |