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Henry's City to Bay

By Alicia Driver

My Activity Tracking

43
kms

My target 60 kms

Our toughest journey... and the greatest reason to give back ❤️

When Henry was born, our world changed in an instant. He was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, (an excess of fluid buildup in the brain) caused by a brain bleed during pregnancy. What we thought would be a short hospital stay turned into 2 months at the Women's and Children's Hospital.

At just one day old, Henry underwent his first brain surgery. Over the next 10 weeks, our brave little boy had two additional brain surgeries, including the insertion of a VP shunt. There were days filled with fear, uncertainty, tears, and countless moments where we didn't know what the next day would bring.

Throughout it all, one place became our home away from home – Ronald McDonald House.

With Henry in NICU for the first 2 weeks of life and unable to stay with him, having somewhere close to the hospital meant we could stay together as a family and be just minutes from Henry whenever he needed us. It took away one less thing to worry about during the hardest time of our lives, and for that, we will be forever grateful.

Today, Henry is a happy, smiley little boy who continues to amaze us every single day. 

While our journey isn't over, we're so thankful for how far he's come.

That's why we're taking part in Henry's City to Bay – to give back to the charity that gave so much to us. 

Every donation will help provide a home away from home for other families facing their own toughest days.

If you're able to support us by donating, sharing this post, or cheering us on, we'd be incredibly grateful.

Every step we take is in honour of Henry's journey and for the families who will need Ronald McDonald House in the future. ❤️

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$2,201

My Goal

$2,000

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Walking 60km for 60 days in hospital

Wednesday 29th Jul
Starting on 1st August up until the City to Bay walk on 20th September I will be aiming to walk a total of 60km for the 60 days we spent in hospital with Henry. We will then participate in the 6km walk on event day 👣

Henry enjoys his daily walks in the pram and has been a great way to stay active postpartum aswell as get out of the house to enjoy some sunshine ☀️💕

Thank you to my Sponsors

$322.50

Anonymous

$216.50

Ashley And Katrina Nankivell

$178.22

Rachel, Alex, Charlotte, Annabelle And Daniel

For our little trooper of a nephew, Henry 🩵

$106.75

Amy & Rhys

$106.75

Rob & Tania Tucker

$106.75

Kimberley & Braden

$106.75

The Beares

A great cause! I stayed in a Ronald McDonald house last year when Bella had her surgery. Good luck with the walk!

$106.75

Natalie And David Scholz

Dear Alicia, Ben and baby Henry, We are so proud of you and your little family and the way you have embraced the challenges and love and support you have given to Henry. He is very lucky to call you both Mummy and Daddy and he makes your family whole. Thank you Ronald McDonald House for looking after this little family as they jumped many hurdles to be together in Henry’s first couple of months. Much love Natalie and David and the Scholz Tribe

$100

Alicia (mum)

For Henry 🩵 our brave little boy

$100

Callan, Emma & Gracie

$100

Melissa Cody Amalia & Eli

Proud of you all xxx

$60

James & Lesley-anne Sander

$55.95

Samantha And Harry

Such a beautiful and strong family. You have been on an incredibly hard journey but continue to keep fighting. What a wonderful way to help other families going through tough times, good on you! 🩵

$55.95

Andrew And Carolyn Clift

$55.95

Jo Lampard

I admire your strength and am so glad to hear Henry is doing better now. Our prayers are with you Ben & Henry ❤️

$55.95

Richard, Jess, Ellie, Rory And Koby

$55.95

Grant And Karen Hillier

Our love and prayers are with you all.

$55.95

Sonia

Best of luck Alicia and family

$55.95

Angie Haysman

Love the pics of your little family. Hugs for Henry 🙂

$50

Alicia

$25

Krystalyn Coe

$23.81

Oster Farming

$23.81

Emma Manuel

$23.81

Jeredene And John Nankivell

$20

Miranda Pope

You guys are so strong, this is a fantastic way to support future families. So much love. Xxx

$20

Gaynor Saegenschnitter

$11.92

Coby Rodda

Connect with us

Ronald McDonald House

271 Melbourne St,
North Adelaide
South Australia
5006

(08) 8267 6922
admin.adelaide@ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.au

Ronald McDonald House would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands, skies and waterways on which we work. We recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples amongst the families we care for, our employees, volunteers and supporters, who form part of the oldest continuous living culture on Earth. We pay our respects to them and their Elders past and present.