"Healing Marlow: Help My Daughter With Severe Burns”

My name is Bryce Thurston, and I am reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for your support for my beloved daughter, Marlow Eden Thurston, affectionately known as Squish. Marlow is a bright and adventurous gentle girl who fills our home with laughter and joy. She adores gymnastics, jumping on the trampoline, picking fruit, riding her bike, and swimming in the beautiful creeks and waterholes around our home in Byfield National Park, Central Queensland. Our family is complete and loving, with Marlow having four older sisters, one younger brother, and a baby sister on the way.

Our world was shattered on Sunday afternoon when a bonfire explosion on our property severely burned Marlow's legs. In an instant, her days of carefree play were replaced with pain and uncertainty. We rushed her to Brisbane Children’s Hospital, where she has already endured several surgeries, including a full debridement of her legs from the knees down to her toes. Marlow is now receiving negative pressure wound therapy to help in her healing process whilst awaiting the next scheduled surgery.

In the hospital, Marlow's days are now filled with physiotherapy, reading, coloring, and crafting. I stay by her side every day, trying to bring some comfort to her while my wife, who is six months pregnant, takes care of our other children and manages our property. The doctors estimate that Marlow's healing process will take 2-3 months, followed by extensive exercises and treatments to minimize scarring. The road ahead is long and daunting.

As a self-employed contractor, I have no income if I am not working, and the financial burden of Mortgage, living expenses and travel during this period of recovery is overwhelming. We are a close-knit family, and the thought of not being able to provide for them during this crisis is heartbreaking. We have started this GoFundMe campaign to enable me to stay by Marlow's side full-time and support her through this painful journey.

Never in a million years would I imagine our family would be in this position yet here we are humbly asking for your help. Any donation, no matter the size, will make a profound difference in Marlow's recovery and our ability to be there for her. Please, if you can, share this link with friends and family. Your support means everything to us.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and generosity.

Bryce, Tara, Leila, Frankie, Wynter, Bowie, Marlow, and Tallow

A Few Words from Marlow

Hi, I'm Marlow, but everyone calls me Squish. I used to spend my days playing with my siblings and pets on our beautiful property. I love gymnastics, jumping on the trampoline, and swimming in the creeks.

The explosion was really scary, and my legs hurt so much. The doctors and nurses are helping me get better, but I miss my mummy, sisters, and brother so much. I'm glad my daddy is here with me every day. Thank you for helping me and my family. Your support means the world to us.

Marlow (Squish)

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