Category: Stories

Rebecca and Russell Pusey live in Geraldton, a 4.5 hour drive from Perth, with their daughters Willow and April. In December 2019, Willow was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma.  A cancer that accounts for 40% of lymphoma cases in children and, more commonly in children 10 to 14 years.

Albany Mum Sara Smith, for the love of her son Liam, has traveled almost 40,000kms over 14 years. “Travelling a long distance knowing that you have somewhere to stay when you arrive in Perth is less stressful,” says Sara.

For resilient Kalgoorlie families like the Rameka’s, Ronald McDonald House WA made a significant difference during the most difficult time of their lives. It was not long after her 3rd birthday that Mikaylah’s parents, Julia and Shaun noticed their very active child, was suddenly “off balance” and was having trouble walking.