Jaxon Buell
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| Born | Jaxon Emmett Buell August 27, 2014 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | April 1, 2020 (aged 5) North Carolina, U.S. |
| Known for | Missing about 80% of brain due to microhydranencephaly |
Jaxon Emmett Buell (August 27, 2014 – April 1, 2020) was an American child known for being born missing about 80% of his brain due to anencephaly.[1] He surpassed doctors' expectations, who predicted he would not live to see his first birthday. He actually lived over five-and-a-half years. When he turned one, his parents began posting updates about him on social media, which gained attention.[2]
Buell was born on August 27, 2014, in Orlando, Florida,[1] to Brittany Lynn and Brandon Jacob Buell.[3] His disorder was discovered when Brittany was 17 weeks pregnant. The Buells, self-declared Christians, were given the option of an abortion, which they declined.[4][5] At birth, most of Jaxon's skull was missing, his umbilical cord was tied around his neck, and his body was black and blue all over.[6] Doctors predicted he would die within hours. Jaxon Buell spent the first three-and-a-half weeks in an intensive neonatal care unit.[6]
His family lived in Tavares, Florida for most of Jaxon Buell's life. Shortly after his birth, Buell's parents set up a Facebook page titled "Jaxon Strong," dedicated to documenting their son's life, along with a GoFundMe campaign to cover his medical expenses. By October 2015, the Facebook page had received over 200,000 likes, and they successfully raised over $100,000 in donations.[5] Jaxon Buell's serious malformations led to him suffering constant seizures, and he was only able to receive nourishment through a feeding tube.[6]
Eventually, his parents divorced, after which Buell spent the rest of his life living with his mother.[3] He died in North Carolina on April 1, 2020, due to complications from his condition. He was 5 years old.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "'Jaxon Strong,' boy born with part of brain missing, dies at 5". TODAY.com. April 6, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Stapleton, AnneClaire (October 2015). "Jaxon Buell, baby born without complete skull". CNN. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ a b Editorial, Akers (April 3, 2020). "Jaxon Buell, the 'miracle child' from Lake County, dies at age 5 |". Style Magazine. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Father of baby born with most of his skull missing responds to abortion critics". The Independent. September 28, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ a b Stapleton, AnneClaire (October 1, 2015). "Baby born without a complete skull defies the odds". CNN. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c Falk, Fredrik (April 7, 2020). "'Miracle baby' born without most of his brain defied all odds – now mom shares tragic update". Newsner English. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "'Miracle Boy' Jaxon Buell, Born with Just Part of His Skull, Dies at 5: 'Strongest Little Boy'". www.msn.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
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