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24 May Parker Family Story

Posted at 15:38h in Families by Danielle Norrish

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

Posted at 15:17h in Families by Danielle Norrish

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

Everly and Ainsley at home months after being born

23 May Fulton Family Story

Posted at 13:52h in Families by Danielle Norrish

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

Posted at 03:46h in Families by Danielle Norrish

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

Photo of the Pusey family in front of Ronald McDonald House Nedlands

23 Feb WA’s Resilient Parents

Posted at 03:09h in Families by Danielle Norrish

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

Posted at 02:54h in Families by Danielle Norrish

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

23 Feb Rameka Family Story

Posted at 02:48h in Families by Danielle Norrish

For resilient Kalgoorlie families like the Rameka’s, RMHC WA made a significant difference during the most difficult time of their lives. It was not long after her 3rd birthday that Mikaylah’s parents, Julia and Shaun noticed their very active child, was suddenly “off balance” and was having trouble walking. Read more about Rameka Family Story