We're expecting a little boy in August and we're beyond excited about meeting him.
We looking forward to celebrating with our closest friends and family - we couldn't wish for more! So in lieu of gifts, please donate to the Children's Tumour Foundation in hope that we find a cure against Neurofibromatosis (NF).
"Libby" is a very special little girl, that was diagnosed with NF2 in 2015. She is full of life with a smile that always manages to brighten up my day. She is the daughter of Jen & Cam and big sister to Kaity. Jen is a talented nurse that I've had the pleasure of working with.
NF causes tumours to grow on nerves throughout the body that can lead to a range of significant health issues, including blindness, cancer, bone abnormalities, deafness, learning difficulties and disfigurement. It is painful, unpredictable and progressive.
No parent should ever have to hear the word "tumour" in a sentence about their child, but Libby had four in her brain and several more in her spine. One caused her eye to push through its socket and at just 4 years old, she was out of pre-school and into brain surgery.
Imagine being told that your perfect little girl or boy has an incurable condition that could take them from you at any point, but never know when or how that blow might fall and be powerless to protect them.
In support of Libby and my good friend, Jen, I would like to ask for a donation in lieu of gifts with all funds going to the Children's Tumour Foundation of Australia who raise awareness, provide practical support for people living with NF and fund vital research.