{"id":4119,"date":"2014-04-07T01:33:02","date_gmt":"2014-04-06T15:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/news\/?p=4119"},"modified":"2015-04-29T11:51:48","modified_gmt":"2015-04-29T01:51:48","slug":"corys-selfless-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/news\/corys-selfless-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"Cory’s selfless gift"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Cory<\/a>
Cory with his teacher at the RCH. Photo courtesy of 7 News.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Words:<\/strong> Karen O’Sullivan
\nPhotography:<\/strong> 7 News Melbourne<\/p>\n

A terminally-ill Victorian teenager has made an inspirational final wish – to donate his life-savings to the Good Friday Appeal.<\/p>\n

Cory says it is his way of thanking the doctors and nurses who have cared for him during his illness.<\/p>\n

The 17-year-old was born with a rare genetic condition called Neurofibromatosis, which affects about one in 3000 children every year.<\/p>\n

But six months ago the disease significantly progressed and Cory lost the use of his legs.<\/p>\n

He has been in hospital ever since.<\/p>\n

Cory asked sister Emma if he could have a final wish granted to tell his story and raise vital funds for the hospital and sick children.<\/p>\n

“I have donated out of my own money, $1000,” he said. “All I ask is that you could please support the hospital with a small donation to the Good Friday Appeal.”<\/p>\n

Cory is now undergoing palliative care at the Royal Children’s Hospital, yet despite his prognosis, he still manages to inspire others.<\/p>\n

The teenager’s sister, Emma, said: “As much pain as he is going through, he thinks about other people all the time. Not many people do that so he is definitely special.”<\/p>\n

Cory says he cannot thank the hospital staff enough for their care.<\/p>\n

“To all the doctors and nurses as well, but to everyone in general you mean a lot to me, thank you very much.”<\/p>\n

The Good Friday Appeal, supported by 7 News, has received more than $245 million since it began in 1931.<\/p>\n

Watch the full 7 News story here.<\/p>\n

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To donate to the Good Friday Appeal head to\u00a0goodfridayappeal.com.au<\/a>\u00a0or phone (03) 9292 1166<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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