Elyah Brits

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WILLIAM BRITS
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Wellington
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Started 9 months ago
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Help Elyah Shine Without Fear 💖

Our daughter, Elyah Brits, was born with a Port Wine Stain (PWS) birthmark covering the right side of her face and eye. A Port Wine Stain is not a normal birthmark that fades with time — it is a vascular malformation caused by abnormal blood vessels and it worsens as a child grows.

At the moment, Elyah is still young. She smiles easily, laughs freely, and does not yet understand the curious stares or unkind remarks from strangers. But as her parents, we carry a heavy fear for her future if her treatment cannot be maintained.

What happens if treatment stops?

According to Elyah’s dermatologist, Dr Ean Smit, untreated Port Wine Stains:

Darken from pale pink to deep red or blue-purple

Thicken and grow with age

Can begin bleeding spontaneously

May lead to further complications later in life

There is also an increased risk of Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a serious neurological condition ass...

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Campaign Updates

W. BRITS • 17 Sep '26
Thank You ❤️🙏 Today Elyah went for her second treatment, and we are incredibly grateful to say that everything went well. 🙏❤️ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Elyah and our fam...

W. BRITS • 23 Aug '26
Thank You ❤️🙏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us through BackaBuddy, personal donations, fundraising, prayers, and messages. Because of your generosity, we are able to proceed with...

W. BRITS • 7 Aug '26
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W. BRITS • 30 Apr '26
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