The True Meaning of Giving

Three Middle School students have raised over $1000 through self-generated fundraising for seven year-old Alexander who was born with Cerebral Palsy and brain damage.

Year 6 student Chelsea D met Alexander in 2007 when he was a patient at the Monash Medical Centre where her mother works as a nurse.   Alexander is unable to eat, talk or move independently, but his bright personality and happy manner inspired Chelsea and friends, Renae J and Madi M, to help Alexander in any way they could. “We have everything and can do anything he can’t,” says Renae of their decision to get involved.

The girls have undertaken many fundraising activities, competitions and sold handmade cards and photographs in order to raise money.  In 2009, the students purchased a $250 pulse Oxymeter, a device which measures blood oxygen levels, and in 2010 they donated $600 to Alexander’s family to enable a family holiday to Phillip Island.

Future fundraising efforts will go toward the increasing home and hospital costs incurred by Alexander’s family.  The generosity of these three students who have given so much of their time is to be applauded. 

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a physical condition that primarily affects movement. In Australia, every 18 hours a child is born with cerebral palsy.  Cerebral Palsy Australia is a national body that positively contributes to the community through research and service development for people with cerebral palsy.  If you would like to make a donation please visit: www.cerebralpalsyaustralia.com

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