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The warmth and kindness we have experienced at the Ronald McDonald House have been truly invaluable. From the moment we arrived, we were met with empathy and understanding. The comfortable and home-like environment provided us with a much-needed respite from the stress and anxiety of her hospitalisations.
Our son Taz had a motorbike accident in April 2021 where he sustained multiple skull fractures after his helmet was caught up and pulled from his head, a collapsed lung and an unknown amount of brain bleeding.
Just after 2 a.m. in the first week of September, four-month-old Tobias woke with a fever—marking the beginning of a journey no family should ever have to face.
Travelling from their home in Thursday Island, Marcella and her three year old son, Gaulai, have stayed at Ronald McDonald House in Townsville a total of ten times and counting. Their current trip is expected to see the family spend over a month away from home.
Our son Taz had a motorbike accident in April 2021 where he sustained multiple skull fractures after his helmet was caught up and pulled from his head, a collapsed lung and an unknown amount of brain bleeding.
Just after 2 a.m. in the first week of September, four-month-old Tobias woke with a fever—marking the beginning of a journey no family should ever have to face.
Travelling from their home in Thursday Island, Marcella and her three year old son, Gaulai, have stayed at Ronald McDonald House in Townsville a total of ten times and counting. Their current trip is expected to see the family spend over a month away from home.
Parents never know when their child will need urgent medical care, but they should always be able to rely on the support they need in times of crisis. With your help, we can ensure families have access to essential care and resources throughout their journey, offering the support that truly makes a difference during difficult times.
