Last night was the fundraiser: Doing it for Dexter. Melissa asked us if she could help raise some money for Dexter. She did a fantastic job! Melissa and her army of friends and family worked tirelessly to make sure the Doing it for Dexter fundraising night was a success. It's incredible to think that Melissa is just 18, and this is just another example of the good she does for her community, and the people in it. Doing it for Dexter was held at the beautiful Kiama Pavilion. Here's it is - #DoingitforDexter: |
They helped brighten the room!
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Craig North (rhythm guitar), Glen Glaister (bass and vocals),
Jim Mathieson (lead guitar) and Dan Usher (lead vocals and acoustic guitar)
Find The Dan Usher Band on facebook
and we were delighted that they could be a part of the night. Thanks, guys!
The Music Makers are a dance/singing/performance group for people with a disability, from all ages. Find them on facebook.
To be apart of the Music Makers, contact director Melissa Tierney through facebook or [email protected] or 0409976987.
she sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow", a song Lenice had suggested.
and spent most of the night in an office, sleeping. When Melissa sang to Dexter (Somewhere Over the Rainbow - The Hawaiian version),
he woke up and appeared on stage as Lenice thanked everyone for coming.
Dexter then got a lot of sleepy cuddles, and loved every minute of the attention.
serving up coffee until late into the night.
The Brooding Italian is a Kiama coffee shop, where everyone feels welcome! Shop 2 / 160 Manning Street, Kiama Call them on: 0406 401 213 |
The love and support of the community is just amazing. Thank you!
Also, thank you to the beautiful people who purchased the donated items.
Kiama Smash and Mechanical Repairs | The Bookshop Kiama |
Black Rock Café |
Bombo Gallery and Bombo Clothing Co |
Woolworths Kiama |
House 2 Home |
Minnamurra Lions Club |
Bunnings | The Brooding Italian Kiama |
PL & LD Kirk |
from our local newspapers and radio. Thank you!
The Kiama Independent took some photos on the night. Thanks, David Hall. | The Illawarra Mercury wrote an article before the event. The article. Thanks. |
You never plan to have a child with a vision impairment and you never imagine your child will have cerebral palsy and need support with everything.
You never believe your child will have cancer.
Dexter has all of these.
We love him... with all our hearts!
But, he is different, and he requires a lot more support than most children.
We are again humbled by the support we have received,
and feel loved by the showering of kindness we have been given.
Sometimes, words can't express your gratitude... and this is one of those times. Just know, from our hearts, we are so appreciative of everything that was achieved for us at Doing it for Dexter.
Because of Dexter's upcoming hip surgery,
we are going to buy a special sleep support system,
which will help get Dexter's legs ready for surgery and will be great for after surgery. We are also getting Dexter a special Christmas present with the money,
but don't want to say what it is just yet!
We think you will love it.
If we missed you in our thanks, let us know.
Our next post will be a 'photo' one, showing the love and friendship
that was the theme of the night.
Read our earlier post about the amazing Melissa
Read about his upcoming surgery
Watch Dexter's cancer video
Read about his cancer
Read about his cerebral palsy
Read about his vision impairment
Read about his premature birth
Watch our convoy video - first and second
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