Teen's heart transplant after rare Covid complication
By Caitlin ParrThe parents of a teenager who received a heart transplant after developing a rare complication of Covid say he has been on a "courageous journey".Osian, from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, first became unwell in February and received his transplant on 30 June.Osian was not aware he had Covid when he first became unwell and was taken to A&E.
"Osian has continually amazed the doctors and nurses with his resilience, his positive attitude and most of all the way he has faced every step of this journey with bravery. We are so incredibly proud of him," said his parents. Osian's school, Stanwell, in Penarth, has put on a non-school uniform day which raised more than £3,300.A fundraising walk that took place in his hometown on his 16th birthday also raised over £2,000.Thanking their local community, Osian's parents Alexis and Andy, said: "Knowing that you are all behind us has given us enormous strength".
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