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We're raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities SEQ!
Fit for Families is a partnered fitness competition which will help raise needed funds and support to ill children and their families while they stay at Ronald McDonald House in Southbank.
Our story:
At week 30 of Fiona's pregnancy, an incidental scan discovered something that would change our lives forever and we were referred to the Mater Hospital for weekly scans, but with no answers. Then on the 13th of July, Fiona and I were advised to move to Brisbane for an indefinite time just in case our son, Rafael came early and the medical team believed he would need surgery as soon as he was born.
On the 1st of August, Rafael was born but was sent immediately into ICU for surgery later that day. A few days after surgery we finally got some answers and we were told he was born with a Meconium Cyst which caused by a rupture of his bowels. From here, the head surgeon mentioned to us that he would need a second surgery to repair the hole and to remove the cyst. However, this meant he would need to rest and Rafael could not feed for at least 6 weeks and after the second surgery he would still need to recover. Then we could begin to slowly introduce feeding if everything went well, and hopefully go home with no complications.
Obviously, Fiona and I dropped everything so we could stay by his bedside at the NICU followed by the Children's Hospital as he became older until we were told to go home. While we were waiting, Rafael experienced multiple other procedures and interventions to prepare him for his second surgery. For example, two anaesthetics, picc and central lines, x-ray studies, multiple blood tests and a blood transfusion.
After 6 long weeks and on the eve of his second surgery, the medical team did one final x-ray study to assist them on where to begin the surgery. However, the medical team who had been with us since day one couldn't believe what they found and told us that Rafael is healthy, everything is working normally and he won't need his second surgery! Meaning, the hole in his bowel repaired itself and the remainder of the cyst collapsed away.
From there, Rafael was able to commence feeding and we were finally able to go home as a family after 7 weeks in hospital.
Our little boy not only showed us that miracles do happen, but he showed us his strength, smarts, determination and taught us so much while we were waiting to go home.
We are forever thankful to all of our family and friends and their support during this time, but also to Ronald McDonald House in South Bank who looked after us with meals, activities and accommodation for 68 days.
On average, it costs Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland $160 to accommodate a family for one night, so please give generously.
Therefore, the goal for Fit for Families will be to raise $10, 880 or 68 days, the total length of time we were in Brisbane!
For people that do not know, Ronald McDonald House is a charity that supports ill children and their families with not only accommodation, but also with food and a variety of activities during their stay.
Thank you for helping us make a difference to children and their families!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1.5k
Ljm Constructions Pty Ltd
$1.02k
Darling Downs Spray Tech & The Jones Family
Something yes don’t share with many people ,but when Addy was 2 weeks old she quit breathing and was put in hospital . This fundraiser is a bit special to me as well as a parent I understand what you are achieving to do . 🩵
$1,000
Rma Engineers
Thanks Gio and Fi for raising funds for a great charity!
$575
Raffle Donations
$520
Wren Building Group
$520
Topp Electrical
$520
Platinum Plumbing & Gas Toowoomba
$520
Jereny Hardy
$520
Anonymous
$501
Dave Lee Transport
$263.75
Fritz Pasta
$263.75
J & B Faux Electrical Service
$263.75
Toni’s Continential Butcher
$263.75
Ian & Jill
Thanks for doing this Gio !
$263.75
Semloh
$212
James Binnie
To the Pancake Sunday Fund
$211
David Sharpe
$211
Alan And Fiona Carr
Ronald McDonald House supported you and Fiona so that you could give beautiful Rafi all the love, time and cuddles that truly healed him.
$211
Watson Family
$211
Wardle Family
$201
Antara Studios
$200
Skye Turner
What a wonderful thing to do Gio and Fi. Such a worthy event and fundraiser.
$168.80
Helen Drury And Stephen Wright
$168.80
Bluey Campbell
$168.80
Bellert Family
$168.80
Michaela Jenkin
$166.40
Shantinie And Liam Falk
$161
Lochlan P And Shayne S
$160
Georgia H And Jesse C
$160
Trent And Dion
$160
Karlee And Alyce
$160
Jackson F And Mitch K
$160
Jack O And Isaac M
$160
Sarah W And Hayley C
$160
Emma R And Sarah M
$160
Grayson M And Kate L
$160
Shae P And Amy S
$160
Dave P And Justin S
$160
Carlos G And Dylan P
$160
Michael Macdonald
$160
Brittni And Rachael
$130
Scott M And Rob J
$110
Raffles
$105.50
Dale
$104
Borger Family
$100
Emma Usher
$84.40
Em, Will And Ned
What a great cause to honor all the support given to our beautiful Rafi
$63.30
Andrew Sharpe
$63.30
Will And Laman
We love you guys!
$63.30
Timothy Hogno
Roger Roger 🫡
$63.30
Jillian Glasby
$63.30
Alan And Fiona Carr
Better late than never - to an incredibly worthy cause!
$63
Chloe Wielandt
$62.40
Ladene Mackinnon
$52.75
S&p Mckenzie
$52.75
Low Family
$52.50
Lauren Knight
$30
Rob Jensen
$21.10
Mark Fuller
$21.10
Morgan Holden
$21.10
