Emmie's battle

You may have seen Facebook & Instagram posts for a GSC student who is fighting stage 4 cancer.  A fundraiser has been launched by a family friend, which we are sharing with our school community in the hope that as a community we can also help support Emmie and her family.  The link to the fundraiser is https://www.mycause.com.au/p/359938/emmies-battle

Jen’s words:

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Supporters,

My family and I want to express our deepest gratitude for your kindness, generosity, and willingness to stand by us during the most challenging journey of our lives. We are truly humbled that our dear friend took the initiative to organize this fundraiser on our behalf—something we would never have done ourselves, as we never want to burden others. However, the outpouring of love surrounding us has given us the strength to embrace it and invite you to be part of Emmie’s journey.

Meet Emmie

My daughter, Emmie, is nothing short of magnificent. She is a unique, talented, and intelligent 14-year-old who was living her very best teenage dream when our world was turned upside down. In October 2024, after being misdiagnosed with “inflammation,” she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Nephroblastoma

The tumour that began in her kidney has now spread to her liver, lungs, and spine. She immediately began chemotherapy, and in December 2024, she underwent an extensive 15-hour surgery to remove her left kidney, 52 lymph nodes, part of her stomach wall, the tip of her pancreas, and a biopsy of her lungs. Devastatingly, the doctors determined that the tumours in her liver and lungs are inoperable. Now, our best hope is that extensive radiation and chemotherapy will preserve her life.

We Refuse to Give Up Hope

Emmie has repeatedly proven that she is stronger than any diagnosis. She is a fighter, and we wholeheartedly believe she will continue to defy the odds. Our focus is on supporting her every step of the way, giving her the best possible quality of life, and making precious memories together as a family.

*Text and image shared via this newsletter with permission from Jen Hart.