- Logan’s distress began with yellow vomit, raising parental concerns. Despite reassurance from a doctor, his health worsened during a Gold Coast vacation, leading to severe vomiting and a red rash. Rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital, Logan was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Sent home with antibiotics, his condition deteriorated the next morning, prompting a return to the hospital.
- Diagnosis Reveals Severity: Tests at Gold Coast University Hospital exposed two types of vasculitis—Kawasaki and polyarteritis nodosa. This affected Logan’s arteries, hindering oxygen transport, leading to life support placement. Despite a temporary response to cyclophosphamide, Logan was transferred to Sydney’s Westmead Hospital due to persistent blood clots in vital organs.
- Ongoing Treatment Challenges: Logan’s parents await genetics test results while doctors strive to save his limbs. Facing possible amputations, the family copes with emotional tolls. Matthew Currie shares, “Some days are worse than others.” Financial strains arise as medical expenses increase, tapping into emergency savings.
- Financial Struggles and Support: With looming medical costs and future prosthetic needs, the family initiated a GoFundMe campaign, garnering $22,000 in contributions. As Shaneace’s maternity leave concludes, Matthew faces returning to work while Logan continues hospitalization, adding to the uncertainty.
- Uncertain Future: Logan’s recovery presents an arduous journey. The family grapples with emotional challenges, adapting to a life altered by a health crisis. The GoFundMe campaign stands as a beacon of support, but the road ahead remains uncertain for Logan and his family.
