Stacey strikes a chord

By Danielle Galvin
SINGING sensation Stacey Colebrook performed at a Make-A-Wish fundraiser recently, showing off some heartfelt lyrics after her battle with leukaemia.
The Narre Warren teenager was given a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar as her “wish” and performed at the Nar Nar Goon Hall for a fundraiser on 11 November.
“When I was diagnosed in 2009, I went to the Children’s Cancer Centre and met a social worker who spoke to me about Make-A-Wish,” she said.
“She told me they could lighten up your situation.”
It’s been a long two and a half years for Stacey.
Since her diagnosis, the St Francis Xavier College student has been heavily involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The well-spoken, articulate teen said the end to her treatment and battle with leukaemia is well “overdue.”
“My last treatment is on 3 February, that’s nearly two and a half years.” She’s looking forward to life after cancer and high-school too.
“I’m a part–time student, I study music, literature and studio arts,” she said. On Friday 11 November, Stacey played her new guitar and sang at the Nar Nar Goon Hall for a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
More than 150 people came along to the hall and $6700 was raised for the foundation.
“I was a little bit nervous, but I love to perform. It’s great to give back to the people who have given you so much. It feels like something really special,” she said.
Building a strong group of friends through the foundation has been an important part of Stacey’s journey through cancer.
“I met a lot of people around my age. It’s been really great to establish a network that you can rely on.”
Next on the agenda for Stacey is a music career when school finishes up. She would like to help raise awareness for the foundation that was her saving grace.
“The Make-A-Wish people are all volunteers and they do a fantastic job. They really do help get through to the person when they are having a hard time,” she said.