Mum Michelle and her 3 year old, Melenaite, arrived in Sydney for a much needed follow up at the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick on Monday. Melenaite first came to ROMAC as a 7 1/2 week old baby with a nasty life threatening teratoma (germ cell tumor). She has been back since for further surgery. This time she needed more assessment and treatment for the remaining effects of the teratoma.
Tutu is a delightful 3 year old with boundless energy and a beautiful smile. We hope that with the right level of guidance from our very generous specialists she will be able to return home to Tonga and lead a rich and fulfilling life.
Thank you to everyone for your ongoing care and support for our ROMAC children.
How you can help
ROMAC is run entirely by volunteers and all donations go directly to the care and medical needs of the children. Most of our surgeons give their time free of charge and Ronald MacDonald House provides accommodation at a reduced rate. Since 1988 over 540 children have been treated. Your donation is important, no matter how small so please help us to continue our work.
Every day Rotarians and Friends are providing funds to cover travel, accommodation and treatment for children and their carers. But if we had more donations we could help more children. Everything you give goes directly to children and their care. ROMAC funds its administration costs through investment and other income.
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