Children’s Hospital Foundation funds cutting-edge equipment, vital research and on the ground support for kids with all illnesses, injuries and conditions, throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales.
We identify and action gaps in funding and support right across the kids’ health landscape – the places left lacking but no less deserving.
Sometimes these gaps can appear small, filled by acts of kindness or compassion – a helping hand, a knowing smile or a place to play during a hospital stay.
Other times they are large, bridged only by championing world-class care and treatment and breakthroughs in research and technology.
Regardless of the scale of the task we face, we task ourselves to face it.
From the suburbs to the cities, rural, regional and remote, we help all kids, not just some. The many, not the few.
Here to be the difference every kid deserves.
We’re here to be the difference they need, and the difference they want.
Lachlan's story
Lachlan was born with chronic kidney disease and at just four months old, he went into end stage renal failure.
Evie's story
Evie was born with cystic fibrosis – a life threatening disorder that will likely require her to undergo a lung transplant in the future.
Lachy's story
At an early age Lachy was diagnosed with bronchiectasis and tracheobronchomalacia.
Patrick’s story
Born with multiple joint deformities, five-year-old Patrick has undergone ongoing plaster casting of his torso and legs since birth.
Ash's story
In January 2022 , four-year-old Ash was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. His treatment will continue until April 2024.
Eloise's story
Eloise was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma – a very rare type of cancer that forms in the soft tissue. Treatments included 16 months of surgeries, scans, chemotherapy and radiation.
Jonathan's story
Jonathan had a rocky start to life, after being diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome within three days of being born.
Isaac's story
Isaac was diagnosed with brain cancer at only four-months-old. His tumour is inoperable, but he underwent treatment to shrink the tumour.
Mahalia's story
At just 13 weeks old, Mahalia was diagnosed with a rare condition – Chromosome 22 microduplication syndrome. With little information available the family have faced a journey into the unknown.
Raf's story
Nine-year-old Raf is currently receiving treatment for Stage 4 Neuroblastoma - including multiple stem cell transplants – a life changing immunotherapy – to treat his cancer.
Halle's story
At just four and a half months old, Halle was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.
Harley's story
Harley was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, one of the most rarest and severe heart defects.
Rowan's story
Rowan is living with an acquired brain injury after he was injured during a motorcross event at seven-years-old.
Jack's story
From the moment he was born, Jack faced an uphill battle. Diagnosed with omphalocele - a rare condition where the organs form outside the body - he underwent multiple surgeries before receiving a life saving kidney transplant at just 20 months old.
Clayton's story
Diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy when he was only one year old, Clayton went into end stage heart failure at just thirteen.
Sarah's story
Seventeen-year-old Sarah was diagnosed with clear cell sarcoma in her knee following an emergency department admission.
Tiana's story
In March 2022, Tiana was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma – a rare cancer of the bone or soft tissue.
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The difference that shapes their world
Through supporting the Children’s Hospital Foundation, you can improve childhoods and ensure all children and young people have access to treatment - sooner.
