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Oliver's Last Chance to SEE Seaworld

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Given by 93 generous donors in 5 weeks

6yo Ollie has Cohen Syndrome which is causing him to lose his vision. He adores sea creatures. We want him to SEE them at Seaworld!

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Ollie Walton has an inherited disorder called Cohen Syndrome. There are only 1000 cases in the world. This syndrome causes developmental delays and eventually robs its victims of sight. Against all odds six year old Ollie has met so many major milestones through the amazing love and support of his parents Andrea and Toby Walton. On a recent trip to specialists in Auckland it has been confirmed that Ollie has virtually no sight in his right eye and significant degeneration to the left so we are raising funds to get this awesome wee guy and his family to Seaworld on the Gold Coast where he can get up close and personal with the sea creatures that he is so passionate about. This will be a priceless experience for the family to help Ollie record memories for when he can no longer see. The Waltons have received virtually no funding for all the extra travel and specialist appointments required for Ollie's needs and often spend time apart with Toby caring for their two year old son Albion while Andrea manages Ollie's appointments. This will be a truly once in a lifetime trip for Ollie to SEE the animals he is so passionate about for the last time.

Holly Blue's involvement (page creator)

I am the proud aunty of Ollie. I remember hearing the news that Ollie would never walk, speak or attend school. He has achieved all of this and so much more. I am so devastated that he will one day no longer see. He is an amazing little guy and it would be fantastic to give him this visual gift.

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Ollie's Experiences Fund  7 July 2016

Any donations made once all expenses for the trip to SeaWorld have been paid for will be put straight into the 'Ollie's Experiences Fund'. We want Ollie to be able to experience as much as possible while he has vision so that he has the most amazing bank of knowledge and memories.

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Koreena Wilks
Koreena Wilks on 19 Jul 2016
Enjoy SeaWorld you guys! I can't think of a more deserving family. Toby and Andie, you have such a neat wee family and you make parenting look easy, even with your added challenges!
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Milster
Milster on 14 Jul 2016
We are so proud of you Ollie! You will love Sea World. I'm so glad you can go and create some very special memories. Lots a love! xoxo
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Luke and Lauren
Luke and Lauren on 14 Jul 2016
Have an awesome time guys!! Love you all xx
$100
Matai
Matai on 13 Jul 2016
Have an amazing time Ollie!
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 12 Jul 2016
God Bless
$50

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This campaign started on 19 Jun 2016 and ended on 31 Jul 2016.