So far, a grand total of £1.3 million has been raised to help get Charlie to America for the treatment. Sadly, United Kingdom judges ruled against this, leaving Charlie’s parents in utter dispair. Charlie’s mother Connie Yates, stated that the £1.3 million will be given to charity for mitochondrial depletion syndrome if the funds are unable to engender Charlie’s treatment.
Despite the President’s statement, many people are wondering how the United States could help in a situation where the parents are disallowed from bringing their son to America for treatment that could save his life.
“We have been in talks today with Great Ormond Street and they have agreed to give us a little bit more time with Charlie. We are really grateful for all the support from the public at this extremely difficult time. We’re making precious memories that we can treasure forever with very heavy hearts. Please respect our privacy while we prepare to say the final goodbye to our son Charlie,” Connie Yates recently told the Daily Mail.
