Theo’s journey: it’s a long road
As part of this year's RCA Good Friday Appeal, Ramai has organised a spectacular raffle supported by business from all over the Macedon Ranges. Ramai wants to not only raise much-needed funds for sick kids, but also to give back to the local community. ⠀
Theo’s journey: it’s a long road
Theo was born with bilateral renal cystic dysplasia. He was fed through a nasogastric tube from birth until the age of two. In laymen’s terms, this involves placing a tube down his nose into his tiny belly, helping to support his growth and manage his kidney condition.
Theo is now three years old and no longer requires a feeding tube and instead is administered a special formula from The Royal Childrens hospital five times a day.
Over the years, Ramai has been a vessel for Mums from all over the Macedon Ranges to share their stories, privately. From relationship irks to full-blown dramas, I've heard them and have noticed a recurring theme amongst Mums of sick kids. A theme that revolves around not feeling comfortable to ask for help and of feeling alone within a community of healthy babes. ⠀
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When it feels that everyone is celebrating the norms in life, these amazing parents are celebrating a different normal. All of a sudden, clear blood tests, nights without feeding tube accidents, little bodies having an hour without painful cries and wracking up kilometres on the family car driving to specialist appointment become “wins”. Often they are doing this in silence and are just 'getting on with it’. These parents are our neighbours, our friends, these are the members of our community that need our help and our love.⠀
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I feel privileged that these Mums confide in me and that I can provide a safe space for them. I feel lucky that Theo’s Drs have a clear plan for him. And I feel amazingly overjoyed to have the Royal children’s hospital supporting my family. ⠀
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Donate if you can, buy a ticket (or 7), gift some tickets to parents you know need love and support. Gather our community and let’s offer support to all. ⠀
My Updates
New Goal and New raffle prizes added
Thursday 28th Mar Thankyou for donating and reaching our second goal of $2,000. We are very blessed with the local support.
1st Goal Reached
Wednesday 13th Mar Thankyou to everyone who donated, in the last week we reached $1000 goal. So I’ve now increased it to $2000. Amazing efforts. Once again Thankyou Share
2nd Prize Donations
Monday 11th Mar
Prizes of Raffle
Monday 26th Feb
Thank you to my Sponsors
$52.75
Alison Still
$21.10
Robyn Canny
$21.10
Jan Canny
$20
Jessica Downing
$21.10
Elizabeth Higgs
Well done Sam & family. My grandson Tommy loves playing with Theo at Daycare
$52.75
Andrew Beard & Kelly Turner
$26.38
Jane Moroney
$31.65
Jo Lane Welsh
$27
Danni
How incredibly proud you should be, Sam. You’re an inspiration to so many - and your kids are lucky to have you as their mum.
$52.75
Tanya Atkinson
$52.75
Telia
$52.75
Sherona
$52.75
Brooke Mcinnes
$105.50
Monica Nation
$105.50
Sandy Howe
Xx
$108
Cordelia Macdougall
Such a little trooper, Theo!
$26.38
Karen Bateman
$10.55
Jason Farrugia
You're a cute little guy Theo & you're going to grow big & strong
$21.10
Kerrie Lupson
$105.50
Susan Hodgkinson
$52.75
Natalia Galvin
$106.55
Elona Jaeschke
$21.10
Laura Luvara
Lots of love and thank you for raising $$ xxx
$52.75
Fran Cashman
$21.10
Vicki Waters
$105.50
Tina Powell
$21.10
Kim & Co
$52.75
Eliza Bates
Amazing Sam!
$52.75
Karen O’loughlin
$21.10
Andrea Frisby
$50
Sharon G
$52.75
Sarah Telfar
$105.50
Stacey, James, Thomas, Jackson & Sophie
Such a great cause. Well done Sam 💞
$50
Rebecca Long
$21.10
Cath Chapman
$105.50
Anonymous
$21.10
Wendy Thomas
$52.75
Bron Rumble
Sam with you leading your family only knows one direction.. onwards & upwards. 💕
$52.75
Fiona Lang
Wonderful cause Sam
$52.75
Claire Rankin
$105.50
D&c Garner
Go Theo
$52.75
Vicki Maquignaz
$52.75
Sharyn Georges
Such a great cause to support. Go team Theo x
$105.50
Ky Blade
With love ❤️
$20
Candice Priest
My heart goes out to little Theo. Life as a mum is tough, let alone having an unwell child. I can only imagine the challenges you’ve faced. Well done Ramai. You are one strong woman!
$84.40
Erica Crowther
$52.75
Ash Mc
Wonderful effort!
$21.10
Clare Tyquin
$52.75
Jo Wright
Thanks for organising Sam and for being a place of warmth and support for mums in the Macedon Ranges.
$21.10
Jo Hewitt
$52.75
Justine Maher
$211
Joanne Smith
Such a great hospital doing fantastic and amazing work.
$21.10
Kaitlin Evans
$54
Helen Toman
Fantastic effort Sam.
$105.50
Nicole Scarborough
$52.75
Rachel N
♥️♥️
$21.10
Corrina Dean
Wishing you and your family all the best, especially to little Theo.
$21.10
Rebecca Carey
$52.75
Juddie
Sending love to you and all the families out there managing their own challenges 💛💛💛
$211
Maria Arezzolo
$105.50
Anne Browne
Go Theo 😄
$52.75
Jenny Hancock
Every little bit helps xx
$52.75
Fiona Langtry
$21.10
Merrie Blake
All the best Theo and have a happy Easter 🐣 with your family!
$52.75
Anonymous
$52.75
Liz Cosentino
$105.50
Kelly Macdougall
Your amazing Sam I don’t know how you do it all so glad little Theo is doing well ❤️
$52.75
