02/16/2026
MEET DONALD WYATT KEETON!
2026 Bikers for Forgotten Smiles Poker Run Recipient!
Donald Wyatt Keeton was born on 3/11/25. He lived exclusively at the Children's Medical Center in Dayton. He was 4 weeks premature and weighed 4.5 lbs.
He was blind at birth, he had extreme difficulty feeding and was nourished through I.V.'s, and within days, surgery was performed to remove an intestinal obstruction. It was unsuccessful and required 2 more surgeries to complete the task.
Months later, while still having difficulty feeding, he was diagnosed with Alagille syndrome. Alagille syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects the liver but can cause many other problems, such as heart defects, kidney problems, eye problems, pancreatic problems, delayed growth and development, etc. Often, a liver transplant is eventually required.
He will need to be nourished through a feeding tube and receive I.V.'s through a PICC line.
Donny has been home for a few months, but will continue to need extra care.
He can only feed through a tube and must remain plugged in about 20 hours a day. He still has trouble keeping food down.
He has been seen by a G.I. doctor frequently, but this may be permanent.
There are no plans in place for him to gain vision due to the risks involved with the current options; any surgery would pose a substantial risk to his health. The parents suspect that he has "some" ability to see in one eye.
He has grown to 14 # (as of 12/10/25), and that's a great thing! He is a playful kid who loves being held.
The parents, Dereck and Jennifer, are presently being trained to care for him.
Join us on June 13th, 2026, as we partner with Miamisburg Eagles #2306 for our annual Bikers for Forgotten Smiles Poker Run to help bring a bright spot to this young baby's life!
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