Rallying around Reece

Published 1 Feb 2012 08:00 4 Comments

A LOCHGELLY family this week heaped praise on staff at the neonatal unit in Kirkcaldy who helped little Reece Blelloch survive after it was discovered that he had a very rare condition only hours after he was born.

Reece, who has just celebrated his first birthday, was found to have proprionic acideamia, which affects the types of protein his body can take on board.

Indeed, mum Gemma feels that had consultant, Dr Dhalinger, notted spotted this condition, her son might not be with them today.

She told the Times, "Dr Dahlinger spotted the problem within hours of Reece coming into the world and this early detection meant that he was able to be given the sort of treatment which has helped him overcome many of the problems which could have seem him struggle to fight the condition.

"He has a difficult road ahead of him but he looks good and is a very cheery child and we felt as a family we had to do something for Dr Dahlinger and his staff in Kirkcaldy.

"Reece is now being cared for by the Sick Children's Hospital in Edinburgh, and he is responding well to their care."

The Blelloch family rallied around their youngest member and raised £2000 which was donated to the neonatal unit.

Said gran Barbara, "We know the tremendous efforts the staff down at Kirkcaldy have put in to making sure that Reece has been able to see his first birthday and we felt that they deserved our support.

"It all started with Gemma swimming with sharks at Deep Sea World, in South Queensferry, and then everything gathered pace.

"Reece's uncle, Archie McShane, has had a moustache for over 40 years but he had it waxed and removed which raised a lot of money and then Reece's cousins Scott and Dean held a sponsored silence."

Barbara said that the support they had received from the business community in Lochgelly and Cowdenbeath had been quite overwhelming.

"We received all sorts of items from businesses that we have been able to raffle and then local backers of good causes, The FunRazers, held a special night, with the backing of the management of Shardy's Nitespot, in Bank Street, Jav and Davy, which was a huge success.

"We also were very fortunate to get great backing from Hearts footballers, Ian Black and Lee Wallace, who sent strips, Dunfermline Athletic who also sent a shirt, and Glasgow Rangers and Hearts organised a tour of Ibrox for six people and two match tickets for us respectively which helped the cause.

"Staff at the Dunfermline Building Society headquarters organised a sponsored tea morning while Madge knitted a doll which we were able to raffle.

"All in all it was fantastic to get such public support and it was a nice moment to be able to go to Kirkcaldy and hand over the cheque to Dr Dahlinger."

The nenotal unit staff were quick to respond and they wrote to the Blellochs this week to say that the money was being invested in four reclining nursing chairs.

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  Stacyblelloch
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  Feb 1, 09:21
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  the bravest little boy I know.. always smiling no matter what! Dr Dahlinger is our very own hero, thank you again everyone... Love you loads and loads wee man .... huge hugs and slobbery kisses... Auntie Stacy, Uncle Tommy, Dean & Caitlin xxxxxx
  
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  Tracey Badger
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  Baba Reece is the most incredible little boy I know and the most content baby I have ever met. You cannot help but fall in love with his beaming smile and his cheeky nature!!!!
  
  We are so grateful to Doctor Dahlinger and all the staff at the neonatal unit in Kirkcaldy for everything they have done.
  
  His mummy is amazing!!!!! and copes with every set-back life throws at her!!! we are so very very proud of her and her family!!!!!!!! ................
  
  "The Badgers" - Porstmouth
  
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  Heidi Carr
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  Feb 1, 16:13
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  Gorgeous Reece Storie - You are the bravest little boy ever. You've been through so much and as always have came through fighting.
  
  Your dad, grandma & grandad Storie, Auntie Heidi, Uncle Gary and cousins Rachel & Rebecca love you so much. We are all very proud of you with how much you've came on in the last year.
  
  Huge thanks to all in the Neonatal unit in Kirkcaldy.
  
  Lots of Love Reece from us all, keep smiling xxxxx
  
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  scott
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  Feb 1, 17:52
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  Reece Blelloch you are an amazing brave and cheery wee chappie. We love seing you evertday and it ,makes our life worthwhile. Your dedicated mummy does wonderful job caring for you 24/7. Love you loads Gran and Grandad Blelloch xxxx
  
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