Help us give our brave boy his dream trip!

Let me introduce you to my awesome nephew, Kayden. He is one of three children. Being the only son, he holds a special place in his Mummy and Daddy's heart (and, of course, his aunty's). He loves video games, lego, reading books, playing on the iPad (and movie nights at Aunty Caccia's). He has a quick mind and keeps us on our toes and has an amazing knack of reciting lines from his favourite movies and TV programmes (just like his Mummy). His sense of humour is well beyond his years. He has a very kind and gentle nature.

Kayden hit a major milestone this year as he turned 5 in January and has started at "big kid's school" with his sister, Bella, who is his BEST friend. What a joy it has been to watch him grow.....a privilege we thought to be ours for many years to come.

Unfortunately our dreams of watching Kayden grow up to be a young man were quickly shattered when he was taken to the hospital with what we thought were issues related to his sight. You could only imagine the heart-wrenching pain his parents experienced when they were told by doctors that their precious 5-year-old son had been diagnosed with a rare brain tumour known as DIPG – (diffused intrinsic pontine glioma).

This form of cancer mostly strikes children between 5-7 years old. Because the tumor is located in the brain stem, it is inoperable, non responsive to chemotherapy and is terminal. Doctors have advised that following radiation therapy children may have around 6-9 months of symptom free time before the tumour will eventually grow back and nothing more can be done. Our hopes of beating this nasty tumour completely vanished at the news.

Although his parents were obviously devastated by this prognosis and have found it extremely difficult coming to terms with this news, they have chosen to make the most of the limited time they have left with their 5 year old boy. They want him to experience as much of life as he can, and fill his time with happiness and joy with his family. They want him to experience all the childhood dreams one would want for their own child.

THIS is where we need your help.

We want to give Kayden and his family something to look forward to with excitement and joy amidst a time that has been filled with pain and sorrow. Help them to create precious memories that can be looked upon fondly for the rest of their lives. Help give our courageous boy the holiday of his dreams, of all childrens' dreams - a trip to Disneyland and Legoland in Los Angeles with his family.

The total costs for this trip is approximately $25,000 but we would be grateful for ANY contribution that could be made to help this family. Even if the goal is not reached– every bit helps! Kayden has been such a brave boy ~ let's reward him for his courage!

THANK YOU xoxo