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Noah's Brain Tumour Battle
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**Update September 2023**
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As we are unable to transfer ownership of this page, Laura has set up her own Go Fund Me for continued updates on Noah’s ongoing battle. Please follow the link above.
We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to our campaign, we are blown away by your generosity and immensely grateful to have made our $100,000 target. Your donated funds have already directly assisted the family, details of which are provided below. This Go Fund Me is now closed for donations. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. Edwina and Mel
**Update June 2023**
We (Edwina & Mel) are so humbled and grateful to all of you who helped us reach our goal of $100,000 to help Laura & Cheyne and little Noah.
No amount of money would ever be enough if it meant that Noah could be cured of this awful disease, or at least be given a chance to fight.
Your generous support has made a huge difference: the $100,000 is paying for living expenses, as well as medical costs not covered by Medicare. However, it is a long road ahead. As Noah’s treatment progresses, there may be other financial needs that arise. For now, we sign off on this Go Fund Me but leave it open if it is in your heart to give.
With immense gratitude
Edwina and Mel
We are Edwina and Mel, and we are reaching out to you with heavy hearts on behalf of our dear friends, Laura and Cheyne, and their precious son Noah. Noah is not just any child to us; he is our honorary nephew, and we have known Laura and Cheyne since high school.
Recently, life has dealt a devastating blow to this loving family. At just sixteen months old, Noah was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive brain cancer called Pineoblastoma (grade 4). Our hearts shattered when we learned the news. Noah is a beautiful, happy baby who is adored by everyone, and he deserves a chance at a healthy life.
Since being admitted to Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick at the end of February, Noah has undergone multiple brain surgeries, with more ahead. Sadly, due to the location and complexity of the tumor, not all of it could be removed. Noah's treatment will involve a minimum of six months of high-dose chemotherapy to slow the tumor's growth and prevent it from spreading to other parts of his body. He will also need six weeks of radiotherapy after chemotherapy, which comes with risks of damaging healthy brain tissue, with potential long-term effects on Noah's health.
As you can imagine, this has taken a severe toll on Laura and Cheyne, who have been by Noah's side day and night at the hospital. Laura has taken leave from work, and Cheyne has reduced his hours to care for their precious son. The financial burden on this family is immense, both in the short-term and the long-term.
This is where your generous contribution can make an immediate and lasting impact. Your donation will help Laura and Cheyne with ongoing medical costs, as well as day-to-day living expenses. They have also expressed a wish to explore overseas options for Proton Beam radiotherapy treatment, which is not currently available in Australia. However, the costs associated with such treatment are staggering, estimated to be over $100,000 for medical expenses alone.
We humbly ask you to share Noah's story with your network and consider making a donation, no matter how big or small. Every little bit counts. Laura, Cheyne, and Noah have a long and challenging road ahead, and they need our help now more than ever.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your compassion, generosity, and support for Noah and his family. Together, we can make a difference in their lives during this incredibly difficult time.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Edwina and Mel
Fundraising team (2)
Edwina Skinner
Organizer
Haymarket, NSW
Laura Kelly
Beneficiary
Melissa Browne
Team member