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“As soon as we got to Emergency, we heard, ‘Hello, I’m an oncologist, and I’m 99 per cent sure your son has leukaemia,’” recalls Kim. |
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Nicoles' story
When her eight-year-old son died from cancer Nicole joined a Redkite Telegroup, a professionally facilitated telephone support group. She says the group helped her be there for her family and says "I know I'm not alone". |
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Two families share their stories
Two families share their cancer journeys and explain the impact of their children's cancer diagnoses and treatment and how Redkite's services made a difference. Watch the video.
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Nick's story
Nick will never forget the day his four-year-old daughter Emily was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. “It was 8.00pm on Monday 16 March, 2009 and the start of our family’s nightmare.”
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Marina's story
Seven year old Matthew went through three tough years of treatment. With costs mounting, Matthew's mum Marina explains how Redkite was there to provide support where it mattered most.
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Silvana's story
Silvana's little boy Ricky was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. With four other children to look after and no income, Redkite's financial assistance program was a lifeline for the family.
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Luke's story
Luke Ellem is an inspiration. Despite visual and physical impairments as a result of cancer, Luke hopes to go to university. Luke was awarded the National Redkite Dare to Dream Scholarship award for 2010 to help realise his dream.
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Jane's story
Busy mother of two, Jane could never have imagined the impact a cancer diagnosis would have on her family or that she’d come to understand the importance of Redkite’s support services.
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