Hi there,

I have decided to make a difference by creating my very own fundraising appeal for charity. I will be participating in Stadium Stomp 2019 this winter and will be climbing thousands of stairs within the MCG for my chosen charity.

Isabella and Marcus lost their lives to a little known brain cancer called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). This cancer occurs in the brainstem, most frequently in children under the age of 12 years and offers no prospect of long term survival. Most children die within a year of diagnosis.

Research has improved the prognosis of many children’s cancers but there has been no progress in the treatment of DIPG in the last 30 years. The only treatment available is radiotherapy, which temporarily reduces symptoms. Brain cancer now kills more children than any other disease in Australia and DIPG is the most dangerous.

Isabella’s and Marcus’ families were brought together by their tragedies. They are like-minded in their pursuit to extend and improve the quality of life for children diagnosed with brainstem tumours and ultimately to find a cure.

I would love it if you supported my efforts by making a secure donation. I would also really appreciate it if you could share my page above or comment below so more people know about it. 

Click 'Donate Now' to make a secure online donation. 

Thanks so much for your support!