Deegan’s Story
Fundraising campaign by
Redpath
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AU$3,180.00Donated So Far
Campaign Story
Hi my name is Deegan Mulhall-Redpath and I am 3 years old and live in Virginia, Darwin with my Mummy (Lisa Redpath) and Daddy (Tony Mulhall).
Two days before my 3rd birthday on the 27th August 2013, my Mummy and Daddy took me the doctors because Daddy found a lump on the right side of my tummy. After having bloods taken, x-ray and an ultrasound, the doctors told my mummy and daddy that I had a tumour in my liver.
My Mummy and Daddy were crying, but I told them the doctor will fix my sore tummy.
On my 3rd Birthday (29/8/2013) I, Mummy, Daddy and my Nan Nan went on a plane to Brisbane to see a special doctor (Oncologist) to fix my sore tummy. I had a CT scan and a biopsy done and the results came back as a Cancer Tumour called ‘Hepatoblastoma’ which is a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer originating in the liver.
The doctors have been giving me some medicine (Chemotherapy) that makes me feel ‘Yucky’ but will help fix my sore tummy.
The hospital helped us find somewhere to live while I am having my medicine to make me better, it is called the ‘Ronald McDonald House’ it is next to the Royal Brisbane Children’s Hospital and is very nice. Thankyou Ronald McDonald
I have to have other medicines like antibiotics 3 days a week so that I do not develop pneumonia, as the’ Yucky’ medicine (Chemotherapy) makes me not have an immune system and I get sick easy.
The financial strain on my family to pay for my medication, keep my home in Darwin and the cost of living away in Brisbane for a long time (12 months) costs a lot of money. My daddy and mummy have had to leave their jobs in Darwin to care for me so it would be very nice if you can help us through a donation big or small as every little bit helps
I would like to send a BIG Thank you to you all for helping me and my family.
Luv, Kisses and Hugs
Deegs
Organizer
- Redpath
- Brisbane, AU
Donors
- Chummel
- Donated on Jan 22, 2014
...life is a gift, let's do everything in our power to prolong the lives of those we hold dear
- Guest
- Donated on Jan 19, 2014
Deegan's Liver Transplant
Update posted by Redpath at 01:08 amDeegan’s Liver TransplantThe day had come, one that we had all wished for and also were scared to hell about as we knew what was going to happen to our little boy. The staff at the hospital were fantastic in providing us with the information about the transplant process, but. . . . .
Deegan's treatment going forward
Update posted by Redpath at 11:24 pmJust to give you all an update on Deegan's progress. Deegs responded well to the chemo treatment but it did not shrink the tumor away from the main vessels in his liver enough for it to be removed. Deegan is now on the liver transplant waiting list and we are
Donors & Comments
- Nic Morley
- Donated on Jun 04, 2014
Hi Deegan, Hope the treatments going well and keep up the fight little man! Your super Grandpa helped me move a shipping container at Humpty Doo with his crane his efforts where really helpful. I hope this donation is as helpful as his efforts were for me. Stay strong family and hope your back in the top end soon! Regards Nic
- Chummel
- Donated on Jan 22, 2014
...life is a gift, let's do everything in our power to prolong the lives of those we hold dear
- Guest
- Donated on Jan 19, 2014
- Guest
- Donated on Jan 01, 2014
- Karla Mccormick
- Donated on Dec 18, 2013
I hope you Christmas wish comes true this year. Stay strong. Sending love and light.
- Nanna of 3
- Donated on Dec 17, 2013
- Tarah
- Donated on Dec 16, 2013
Get better soon little one! God bless you xoxoxoxo
- Skid
- Donated on Dec 16, 2013
- paul robertson
- Donated on Dec 16, 2013
love you buddy, keep smiling and try to annoy your dad as much as possible, cheers
- Brendan
- Donated on Dec 16, 2013
All the best.
Hi Deegan, Hope the treatments going well and keep up the fight little man! Your super Grandpa helped me move a shipping container at Humpty Doo with his crane his efforts where really helpful. I hope this donation is as helpful as his efforts were for me. Stay strong family and hope your back in the top end soon! Regards Nic