Tickets for State of Origin 2 (June 22, 2016) for Akira's Assistance Dog

Help Us: To raise funds towards the purchase of an Autism Assistance Dog from Smart Pups Australia for Akira.

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This Raffle Ended on June 21, 2016








I am Akira's mother, Valli Slater. Akira, now 3.5 years old, started life with an unknown genetic disorder. However, I didn't know this until recently. She had terrible reflux from birth which caused her immense pain. She never slept well. She was a floppy baby who refused food. She has never eaten anything except yoghurt and some pureed fruit and vegetables. She still drinks infant formula at a cost of $100 per week and uses nappies. Her basic care has proved costly and I am her full time carer. She has never spoken. She has always had development delay.





I returned to work part time when Akira was 1 year old. But she suffered in day care as nobody understood her and her needs were neglected. I would pick her up and she had spent much of the day crying or she would be sitting in a corner by herself. It didn't take me long to decide that I had to resign from my job in Darwin and get Akira to Brisbane to get the medical help she needed. At this stage, she was diagnosed with Global Development Delay. A diagnosis that didn't explain her abnormal behaviour.





In 2015, after moving to Brisbane and getting Akira into the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, she was diagnosed with autism. This explained her ritualistic behaviour. Then a few months later Akira started dropping to the ground, face first. She was diagnosed with a rare, severe form of epilepsy with negative myoclonus seizures. It is difficult to control her seizures with medication.





I now know the development delay, autism and epilepsy are merely symptoms of an underlying genetic disorder. I am waiting for the results of genetic tests to see if she has Angelman, Rett or Pitt Hopkins syndrome.





Some animals like dogs and horses are able to form meaningful relationships with children with disabilities. An assistance dog can comfort Akira when she is sick, in hospital and at home. The dog can go to school with her and sleep with her. The dog will be therapeutic for a sick child like Akira. Akira loves dogs and her assistance dog will improve her quality of life.


 


An assistance dog will complete our family. Akira doesn't talk now and might not ever talk so she needs all the comfort and protection she can get. Life hasn't been kind to her but I will never ever leave her side.



  • $22,080.00

    raised of $25,000.00 goal

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What You Could Win

  • Two State of Origin Tickets (Game 2, June 22, 2016) @ Suncorp Stadium PLUS a night at Pullman Hotel, Brisbane


      Two State of Origin Tickets @ Suncorp Stadium (June 22, 2016)  

    •      Premium Seating, 30m line in Members Area

    •      Access to Stadium Members Only bar

    •      Access to Corporate Entry (Gate C)


    2016 Signed Queensland State of Origin Jersey (Signed by team) 


    Queensland State of Origin Jersey Signed by The King, Wally Lewis.


    One nights accommodation for Two People @ 5 Star Accor Pullman Hotel, King George

    Square, Brisbane

    •      King Room or 2 Double beds

    •      Full Buffet Breakfast on 23 June, 2016

    •      Free Pre-Game Drinks in Executive Lounge

    •      Short walk to the stadium.


    (Valued at over $2000)

     

    PLUS the following donated prizes!

     

    •      A Hot and Cold Seafood Platter for 2 from Masaya Seafood, Stones Corner 

    •    18 Holes for Four People including Carts and a Beer and Burger at Mcleod County Golf Club

    •      $100 Voucher to Waterloo Bay Hotel & a 1 night stay in a loft apartment

    •      An Octane Car Window Tint from Tint a Car Ipswich (valued at $500)

    •      A 5 room carpet clean from Fresh as a Daisy Carpet Cleaning

    •      An Abseil and Rock Climb for 2 at Kangaroo Point with Green Frog Adventures (valued at $180)

    •      2 x 1 hour motorcycle riding lesson from Cycle Right Academies (Valued at $120)

    •      $100 Voucher to Windaroo Tavern

    •      $250 Treatment Voucher to Esteem Medi Spa (treatments only not products)

    •      $500 Voucher from Bob Jane T-Marts McGregor

    • $500 Voucher from Red Kitchen Girl Cake Decorating 
    • Weekend for 2 at the Ramada Hotel, Ballina including 1 nights dinner at La Cacina Restaurant
    • The following Bathroom item additions from Vati Projects:

    -2x Marbletrend Bathrooms – Drop in Basin - RRP each $189

    -60cm chrome towel rail

    -Monsoon Showers – Chrome Hand Towel Holder

    -Monsoon Showers – Chrome Toilet Roll Holder

    -Bathroom Products Australia – Glass Tumble Holder

    -Bathroom Products Australia – Soap Dish Holder

    (Total RRP retail value approx $600-$650)



  • Four State of Origin 2 Tickets @ Suncorp Stadium in Gold Section (22 June, 2016)

    Valued at over $1000


    Four State of Origin 2 Tickets@ Suncorp Stadium in Gold Section (22 June, 2016)

    • Western Grandstand
    • Amazing view from seats to see all the action.

  • Two State of Origin Tickets @ Suncorp Stadium in Silver Section (22 June 2016)

    Valued at over $400


    Two State of Origin 2 Tickets @ Suncorp Stadium in Silver Section (22 June, 2016)

    • Row 2 Northern Stand
    • Close to the action with amazing seating/view.