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Reply #70 - Jun 23^rd, 2022 at 1:15am

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Great read.
We are so pleased he is doing as well as he is.

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Reply #71 - Nov 20^th, 2025 at 4:20pm

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Would like to share with you all something personal.

What a proud, exciting and emotional day it was today to see Clayton graduate from High School.

From the moment we walked in the door to see his name on the Honour Board as the 2025 Indigenous School Captain.

To the receiving of his Graduation Certificate and to witness in amazement as the School Principal awarded him the “Spirit Of Pines Award for Bravery & Overcoming Major Hurdles to Graduate”.

To see his acknowledgement as a First Nations Graduating Student.

I know I had tears in my eyes as did many others.

I think you may all be aware of Clay’s Journey. It has been a hard struggle not just for him but for all of us as family. His struggles are far from over and today his Mum (my daughter) Bek penned this about his journey.

“At 2 they told us he wouldn't make his 5th birthday. At 13 they told us he's dilated cardiomyopathy had become restrictive and he was in end stage heart failure. They told us he would be lucky to make it till his transplants. He couldn't have a VLAD and was in almost constant VT. A year and a half later he got his heart and double lung transplant. It didnt go as planned. He lives with many complications that make life harder. Last month we were told he was in chronic rejection, they can't stop it anymore. Today was his high-school graduation. He won the spirit of pines award for bravery and overcoming major hurdles to graduate. Don't accept when they tell you it won't happen. He beat all the odds. Even though his time on earth will not be long, he will never be forgotten. Hes attitude is the big reason for that.There were not many dry eyes today from school staff and family. We are so proud and blessed to be his parents. Thank-you to Cath, Tanya, ARTIE, indigenous support and every pine river staff member that helped get him here. From the bottom of our heart, thank you”

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Reply #72 - Nov 20^th, 2025 at 5:58pm

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Wow. Congratulations Clayton.
I have been following Clayton's journey through your posts Derek.
I wish him well for his future.

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Reply #73 - Nov 20^th, 2025 at 8:33pm

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Well done Clayton
I hope his most difficult years are behind him.

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Reply #74 - Nov 21^st, 2025 at 7:30pm

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He sure has grown. Looking good at his end of year formal tonight.

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Reply #75 - Nov 22^nd, 2025 at 5:08am

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Thanks, Derek, for your update a great achievement
Muzz and Judy

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Reply #76 - Dec 7^th, 2025 at 12:01pm

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A great achievement, he and his parents must be proud.
Bonnie and John

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Reply #77 - Jul 29^th, 2026 at 11:49am

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For those who followed the journey, yesterday marked five years since Clay received his new heart and lungs.

He is still soldiering on.

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