Renae, Madison and Chelsea with Alexander, front, during Christmas.By Emma Sun
THREE girls who raised more than $1000 for a boy with cerebral palsy have been praised as “angels” by his mother.
The Year 6 girls, Chelsea Davey, Renae Joiner and Madison Morgan, from Beaconhills College in Pakenham, contributed the money towards the care of seven-year-old Alexander Nunis through fundraising.
Two years ago, the trio bought a pulse oximeter after raising $250, which Alexander’s mum Deborah Nunis said has helped them significantly.
“The oximeter helps me measure Alexander’s blood oxygen levels, which is great because otherwise I’d have to take him to the Monash to get it measured,” she said.
The girls’ most recent donation of a $600 two-day holiday package to San Remo in Phillip Island has been gratefully accepted by the family.
“We’re hoping to go in November – it’s hard getting away with Alexander and he gets to have a little break from his own four walls so it’ll be very good,” Deborah said.
The physical and financial support from the girls has been beneficial for the family.
“The girls are just incredible and they’ve been ever so kind,” Deborah said.
“Especially for their age, I think a lot of children can’t comprehend the challenges that a special needs child has.
“They’re very selfless – they’re like three little angels. I think they’ll do quite marvellous in life with the hearts they have.”
Chelsea first met Alexander through her mum Tracey, who was his homecare nurse, and soon decided to fundraise for him with Renae and Madison.
“I feel very proud of her, she’s done it off her own back,” Tracey said.
“The three of them got together and sorted it all out and motivated each other. I think it’s lovely that they do it.
“Every Christmas I take the three girls to see him and Chelsea goes to his birthday party.”
Chelsea said she and her friends will help Alexander for as long as it takes.
“Even though he’s really ill, he seems really happy and he makes you feel inspired,” she said.
“I’m proud of myself and my friends and I feel good about it. We will keep helping him.”
