01 Mar The Lauro Family Story
Ronald McDonald House Charities WA (RMHC WA) provided a home away from home for the Lauro family so they could be together throughout Ethan’s medical journey. Read more about The Lauro Family Story
17 Jan Tahlia’s Story
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Brave. Daring. Cheeky. Resilient. These are just some of the words used to describe Tahlia by her mum Caitlin. The Lee Steere family’s journey started when at the age of… Read more about Tahlia’s Story
25 May William’s Story
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It was Wednesday, February 17th 2021. Jasmine, her partner Patrick and their eldest son Oliver went to their local maternity hospital, 350km away from their home in Laverton, Western Australia. Read more about William’s Story
25 May Jake’s Story
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In Jake’s first year of his life, the Bunney family spent about half of it away from their family, staying at RMHC WA and getting Jake the treated that he needed to get him where he is today. Read more about Jake’s Story
24 May Parker Family Story
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Tegan and her son, Cobber (6 turning 7 years old) are originally from Kununurra, 3041kms from Perth, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
The family, which includes Cobber’s siblings, Avena and Munro, now live in Perth, so that Cobber can receive ongoing treatment. Read more about Parker Family Story
24 May Imogen’s Story
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Located in WA’s South West region, 150km from Perth, is the small town of Australind. It’s here that Rachael, Russell and their daughter Imogen, call home. Imogen was born premature and also diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder ‘Fanconi Anemia’ and as a result, has had ongoing medical issues since her birth. Read more about Imogen’s Story
23 May Fulton Family Story
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Each year, families from the Pilbara with sick or injured kids will reach out to Ronald McDonald House Charities WA (RMHC WA) for support whilst in Perth for medical treatment.
One of those families is Lauren Lucas and Brendan Fulton who live in Karratha 1,500kms from Perth. Read more about Fulton Family Story
14 Mar Fitzgerald Family Story
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In the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, 700kms away from Perth is Esperance. It’s here that Amelia, Rory and Matilda (5.5 months) call home. Little Matilda was born early at 35 weeks with severe growth restriction. One day before Matilda was born, her parents Amelia and Rory, learned that she had a large hole in her small heart. Read more about Fitzgerald Family Story
23 Feb WA’s Resilient Parents
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Rebecca and Russell Pusey live in Geraldton, a 4.5 hour drive from Perth, with their daughters Willow, 12 and April, 16.
In December 2019, Willow was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. A cancer that accounts for 40% of lymphoma cases in children and, more commonly in children 10 to 14 years. Read more about WA’s Resilient Parents
23 Feb Smith Family Story
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Albany Mum Sara Smith, for the love of her son Liam, has traveled almost 40,000kms over 14 years. “Travelling a long distance knowing that you have somewhere to stay when you arrive in Perth is less stressful,” says Sara. Read more about Smith Family Story