Let’s help the Hitchcock family fight lung disease.

For many years, Kate and Chris Hitchcock and their four children have been dealing with significant challenges brought about by lung disease.

Mum, Kate, has a chronic respiratory illness called bronchiectasis, which requires her to undergo a lung transplant within in the next year. This condition also affects 3 of their 4 children, but it is Toby (12) who is currently most critical.

Toby has abnormal growths in his airways that have severely restricted his breathing. This year he's had multiple medical procedures and long stays at Starship, preventing him from attending school or doing anything a regular 12 year old boy should be doing.

Despite extensive efforts, Toby’s lung condition has worsened in recent months, leading to severe weight loss and lung bleeds. His situation has been life-threatening and on 11 November 2024 he had ~9 hour surgery to remove part of his lung.

Despite her own degenerating lung health, Kate cares tirelessly for Toby, Ollie (9), Amelia (15) and Harry (19). In addition to working, Chris has also been supporting the family at home and hospital. They are now facing an extremely challenging uphill battle with Toby’s recovery and Kate’s imminent lung transplant.

Any donation will help ease the burden of essential living costs and give their family some precious respite during this difficult time. Your kindness and generosity is immensely appreciated x