State Update - OLD

He is only 10 years old but what an impact.....

In Queensland we are only a small group but we have a huge impact. In early March 10-year-old Zachary, accompanied his father Anthony, to an International Internet mini conference in Sydney. The organisers of the seminar were made aware of Zachary's blood disorder "Sickle cell thalassaemia".

In attendance were many corporate executives from states in and around Australia, and countries from around the world. Zachary's positive attitude and openess of his blood disorder made a huge impact on the organisers of the event.

It was a great surprise for Zachary who has been receiving Blood transfusions since he was three years old when a cheque for $22,000 was presented for the Starlight Foundation in his name. Money raised by the organisers of the internet seminar in just one weekend.

Zachary's Dad, Anthony was thrilled by the enthusiasm, compassion and understanding of the people for his son "this is such a special day for us all. thank you. the money raised will help children just like Zachary, wishes come true' The presentation put a smile on the boys face that took a week for it to disappear.

A wish is an opportunity to change tomorrow....

Isabella Agius ATA-Queensland Delegate