It brings me overwhelming joy when you connect with a family, I mean my job as a photographer is to always try and connect with the individuals/ families that I shoot, but sometimes an individual/family comes along and shows true courage and compassion even when life throws a change of path in the mix ! You might remember that young Emma was the winner of my “Free Photo shoot” (thanks to Melissa Strong for the nomination), and I was so looking forward to capturing some amazing moments especially for Emma and her family, something that they can hold and cherish and that will take pride of place in the family home. Mum (Louise) and I had big plans and the planning for the photo shoot was over many days, we were looking for a sunny day, and instead got very overcast and slightly raining conditions which narrowed the opportunity for photos, so we ended up going to the Railway station. Ohh I forgot to introduce the family ! – Louise (Mum) and Keith (Dad) then there is Luke, Dean and finally Emma.
Emma was diagnosed with childhood cancer (muscle tumor cancer) at age 2 1/2 and has in her young life battled not once but twice with this horrible disease, at the moment Emma is back at school and getting regular checkups every 8 weeks. After speaking with Louise and Keith about the impact to them as a family with mum caring for Emma in Brisbane and Dad caring for the 2 boys in Toowoomba and working part time, she wanted me to make special mention of an organisation called the “Childhood Cancer Support – CCS“. As a charity, CCS receives no direct Government Funding (can you believe it) and relies completely on the generous donations and sponsorship of many caring individuals. 100 % of the money raised goes back into supporting these amazing children and their families. The organisations aim is to keep families together and provide support and assistance.
I have included the link to the CCS if you would like to make a donation, I am sure that the organisation would sincerely appreciate it. And finally I just want to thank you the Donaldson family you are all so truly inspirational, it was my pleasure. A equal thank you to Jill who come along for the ride – Jill I appreciate your assistance, company (and coffee)
Finally if you visit – Leave some Blog love and write a comment I am sure the family would love it
MAKE A DONATION TO THE CCS HERE
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