Meet Moustafa

Moustafa suffers from the most severe form of VACTERL association. This complex condition has affected almost all systems of his body.

Age: 16 Years Old

Favourite Toys: iPad- loves playing Grand Theft Auto

Moustafa Loves: Watching buses, peppa pig and wiggles

Share Moustafa’s Story:

He is trachea ventillator dependant, immunocompromised, he has 1 lung, 1 kidney, scoliosis, a hole in his heart, airway problems, severe to moderate mental delay, osteoporosis, bladder disease, ulcerative colitis, 6 missing ribs, hemi verterbra, pulmonary Hypertension, chronic lung disease, trachea and bronchus malacia, imporforated anus, vesicotomy, jejunostomy, and can’t regulate his body temperature.

At such a young age, Moustafa has suffered immensly and continues to battle like a little warrior. 

Mates on a Mission are sending Moustafa, his mum and 5 siblings to Queensland in December 2024. This dream family holiday is an opportunity to make wonderful memories together and will be Moustafa’s first time on an airoplane. We can’t wait until he ticks meeting movie characters at movie world off his bucket list.

 





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