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  • Thank you for helping Caidens dream come true!

      6 June 2024
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    We flew into Auckland airport late this afternoon after an amazing 12 days in the Gold Coast! This holiday would never have been possible without each and every one of you ❤️

    Caiden got to experience seeing the birds he loves the most flying out in the wild, the koalas and the kangaroos! He even got to hold a snake!! He experienced the wild life sanctuaries, the zoo, the theme parks, go fishing, and so much more! He is one very happy boy, and we are a very grateful happy family. Creating beautiful memories together as a family has filled our hearts with so much joy.

    Caiden and Kaylee didn't want to come home... and neither did we. So we have promised them another holiday to the Gold Coast hopefully in a few months. We hope Caiden gets to experience the place he loves the most again 🙏 He wants to see Blueys World which is due to open in Queensland in November.... we would love to make that dream come true for him too 🥰

    So from our family to yours.... Thank you for donating and helping our family get to the Gold Coast! Words can never express how grateful we truly are x

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    • 07/06/2024 by Emere

      Wow we are so happy for you Caiden and the family,you got to see all those beautiful animals so cool

  • One step forward, two steps back.

      9 May 2024
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    Just a quick update to let you all know how Caiden is doing.

    He's super excited for his trip to Australia later this month thanks to everyone who has made his wish come true 🥰

    When we return from our holiday in June Caiden is going to be starting a new drug. It's a medication that will target one of his cancer mutations, and hopefully help prolong his life. As part of the drug pre testing requirements Caiden has had to undergo blood tests and an echocardiogram on his heart. We were saddened to learn yesterday after his echocardiogram that Caiden has a blood clot in his heart that is most likely caused by the PICC line he had as part of his radiation treatment. We are so glad that this was picked up as blood clots can be fatal if left untreated.

    Caiden started blood thinning medication today in hope that it will break down the clot and that there will be no serious blood clot issues going forward. We just hope his body tolerates the blood thinning medication and that the small brain bleed he has by his brain tumour doesn't increase in volume. We all feel very anxious.

    This journey is always so up and down. But throughout it all Caiden continues to show cancer who is boss! Such a brave wee boy with the biggest heart.

    F**k Cancer!

    F**k DIPG!

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  • Thank you from the bottom of our hearts

      8 April 2024
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    We would like to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you for all you kind donations. Because of each and every one of you Caidens dream is coming true. We will be flying out to Australia to give him the best holiday ever, while creating memories as a family that will last a lifetime 💙

    You are all such kind beautiful souls 💛

    Our hearts are eternally grateful 🙏

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    • 08/04/2024 by Pendragon

      Have a great time and best wishes to you all, big hug from me Caiden, you lil trooper

    • 10/04/2024 by Emere

      Have the best time Caiden.We are thinking of you all and send you love an big hugs enjoy this time family

    • 13/04/2024 by Verena

      Hi Caiden and family!

      We here at Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland would like to extend an invitation for the whole family while you are holidaying on the Gold Coast. We have over 600 birds in very interactive settings and we would love to see Caiden enjoy our amazing feathered friends.

      Our website is www.malenybotanicgardens.com.au - you can contact myself any time on verena@malenybotanicgardens.com.au or +61 0484 908 086.

      All the best,

      Verena