Charlize now looking towards a healthy future
In Charlize’s first four months alive, she endured 27 operations. Once clinging to life the now three-year-old is a healthy little girl and is expected to have no long term complications.
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A special bond between father and daughter
This father-daughter bond has grown stronger in the eight months since his 19-month-old was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Isabella ready to join in the fun
Isabella O’Connell could have been killed by a cold before a bone marrow transplant saved her life.
Darcy’s mum urges all to support Good Friday Appeal
Watching Darcy Templar race around the playground with his friends gives no indication of the health problems that required two life-saving heart operations at the RCH.
The little towns with the big hearts
No matter which town you visit, everyone knows someone who has been a patient. Read about the tiny towns supporting the Good Friday Appeal.
Three transplants in 24 hours set RCH surgeons abuzz
The lives of three children have been saved in a surgical record at the RCH, with three organ transplants using three different organs completed with 24 hours.
Brave Nash Vienna tackles cystic fibrosis
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Hadiya happy to now be heard
For the first time in her life, Hadiya now has the ability to talk after having the tracheostomy she has worn since nine months of age removed.
RCH surgeons re-shape Sasha’s skull
Surgeons at the RCH have used a rare technique to reshape the skull of 11-month-old Sasha.
Little buddies all heart
The playful nature and cheeky smiles of Abigail McDonald and Penny Jones hides the stories of two girls with broken hearts.