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Mar 23^rd, 2022 at 11:46am

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Ofttimes you wonder why.

A few days ago we found out that our 12 year old granddaughter, Chelsie, has contracted cancer. She has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.

She is in hospital and expected to remain there for many months. The doctors have commenced chemotherapy and are in the process of finding a bone marrow donor.

Naturally Maggie & I will be taking on a lot of the family responsibilities over the coming months and will not be travelling at all. We will not be at the Yetman COG.

Will try and update as we can.

Please spare a thought and your prayers for our little girl.

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Reply #1 - Mar 23^rd, 2022 at 1:22pm

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All the best to the family mate will miss you both Robert and Molly

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Reply #2 - Mar 23^rd, 2022 at 2:20pm

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We are thinking of Chelsie and all the family. Sharron and Brian.

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Reply #3 - Mar 23^rd, 2022 at 9:31pm

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So sorry to hear Derek/Maggie, my thoughts are with you

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Reply #4 - Mar 23^rd, 2022 at 9:51pm

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HI Derek
That is very sad news. All the very best to Chelsie and her extended family.
WE are thinking of you all.
regards Kev (Kevvie)

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Reply #5 - Mar 24^th, 2022 at 11:55am

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Sad news; our thoughts and prayers are with you both and Chelsie and all the family through this difficult time.

Jeff & Jude

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Reply #6 - Mar 24^th, 2022 at 12:44pm

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Not good news Derek......sending our best wishes to all

yesterday we were notified our 2 baby great grandchildren have Covid...under 2 years old

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Reply #7 - Mar 24^th, 2022 at 3:46pm

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Sorry to hear the bad news Derek, will have my fingers crossed in hope of treatment and a recovery that goes as smoothly as possibly can.

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Reply #8 - Mar 25^th, 2022 at 10:46am

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Just spoke with Kevvie and he directed me to this sad news.
Wishing you and your family strength and comfort in the months ahead.

Aart and Hetty

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Reply #9 - Apr 13^th, 2022 at 12:03pm

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Just a little update on Chelsie.

Everything progressing as we expected.

She has finished round one of chemotherapy and sadly has already lost all of her hair. For a 12 year old “young lady” quite devastating however Mum and some aunts, uncles and cousins have shaved their heads in support.

They are also actively looking for bone marrow transplant donors. That is a world wide process to find a matching donor.

Biggest downside now is the chemotherapy basically takes out her immune system so visits are no longer on the go to prevent any further illness to her. That’s pretty hard for brother and sisters and Maggie & I.

This is a long process and as a family we are staying focused and positive.

The Leukemia Foundation have been a great help to the family and they do rely on donations so if you feel you can, click on this link, to donate a little. You will see a photo of Chelsie and her Mum on there - CLICK HERE

Cheers

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