Sometimes I feel like a broken record on here, harping on about how our weeks are long and hard and sweet moments like this are few. But they exist and for that I am grateful, everyday.
I was asked a little while ago to help spread the word about a charity gala dinner to raise money for the CCIA's neuroblastoma research. I'm sorry I've not done it sooner, but if I'm honest I find this a hard topic to write about, and my head has not been clear enough lately to find the words.
Sienna’s Frangipani Annual Gala Dinner is held on the 17th Feb in Pyrmont, in honor of Sienna Hoffmann – who coincidentally lived only a suburb away from me and died at the age of two. Her mother Lucy has organised this event to help raise awareness of neuroblastoma and raise money for research into this aggressive childhood cancer. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose a child and I commend her mother's strength for being able to do something positive in such a tragic situation.
The event is on the 17th Feb and tickets are $130. There are many prizes available from local businesses and a bevvy of entertainers. To find out more or purchase a ticket please visit here.
You can also donate directly to the CCIA, here.
9 comments:
Those pics are so sweet!
Rach x
Thanks for posting this, Anna. A sure reminder of how incredibly lucky we are. It certainly put a stop to my whinging about how much washing there is to be done after our holiday. OUR HOLIDAY! I'm so ashamed.
What an amazing woman. I can't imagine the grief... and to turn it into something so positive. Amazing.
P.S - very sweet pictures of BB and PB.
What a lovely one you are, MB. Have donated. Love that they say we don't need a miracle, just more research. So true, so true.
Gorgeous photos as well. xx
I think it's awesome that you're posting this, too. It makes me stop and realise how lucky I am to have a healthy child. But I don't think you're even close to being a broken record about the long weeks. And they are long! And I think people appreciate your honesty about times being a bit tough. Kellie xx PS Olive has the same uke.
good words woman. I actually had retinablastoma as a child (lost an eye *ball) so have muchos respect for any mother/father/brother so on that suffers with their child through cancer.
xo
Gorgeous! I totally relate on the long weeks. Things are so much easier and happier when Papa is home.
BB is such a doll. I have a daughter a few weeks younger than her and love seeing/hearing about her adventures.
This is so heartbreaking. Good on you Anna for raising awareness and supporting this amazing mama's plight. Not only did she lose her child but she is fighting this disease for the sake of everyone else's.
Tragedies like this help us remember that long days with our babies are better than no days. I need to keep reminding myself of this when I complain of groundhog days around here. xx
ps My nephew retinablastoma as a baby and lost both his eyes. I's so sorry to hear Em had it too. No child should ever have to go through this. xx
I admire people so very much when they are able to turn their loss and hardships into something positive and helpful. Especially when it involves bad things happening to children....eesh
Also, it's always good to be reminded to stop and be grateful for all that we have big and especially small.
I think you definitely found the right words (and pics) here Anna xx
Gorgeous photos. Good on you for hanging in there during tough times. You are a champ. And extra brownie points for promoting suh a worthy cause. xxx.
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