Jake
“He was fairly asymptomatic at first.”
But life got much harder when the infection progressed into Long Covid.
After back-to-back conjunctivitis and tonsillitis, Jake was struggling to make a full week of school. And when he did return after a course of antibiotics, he was often sent home on a Friday due to exhaustion. After painful feelings of heartburn - not to mention his throat felt like a “volcano” - Jake started suffering from gastritis. Worryingly, this caused him to vomit every time he ate. Chronic fatigue would follow as he spent the first half of the summer holidays resting.
Things started to improve in September and Jake was able to attend the first five weeks of school. But after being stung by a bee, the symptoms returned - and far worse than before.
The result was that Jake missed around 50% of his lessons in 2021. Consequently, while his parents used to work full time, Jake’s dad now only manages around 25 hours a week. It’s the only way they can look after their son during the day.
So what’s the goal Jake’s family are working toward?
It’s simple: for their son to be able to return to his classes without becoming completely exhausted. To have some energy for after-school activities and time with his friends - without having a huge crash afterwards. To simply feel well again.
That is why Long Covid Kids is committed to supporting research and creating resources like the LCK Educational Toolkit, and with your help, we can continue our work. Please consider donating today and help us be there for every family who needs us.
Long Covid Kids supports children and young people living with Long Covid and related illnesses, as well as the families and caregivers who look after them. We rely entirely on donations to fund our vital work. And this is why we need your help to continue helping children like Jake who are struggling with Long Covid.
Please donate today to give children with Long Covid a brighter future.
£20 could help us continue championing the rights of children like Jake whose lives have been turned upside down by Long Covid.
£10 could help us run weekly support sessions for children like Jake who are immensely isolated by their illness.
£5 could help us moderate chat forums for young people like Jake desperate to connect with others in the same situation.
Your gift can make a meaningful difference in the lives of these brave young people. Thank you for your support.
If you are a young person who has been affected by the ongoing symptoms of COVID, support is available, with or without a diagnosis. More info here.
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