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Elisabeth walks tall with a
little help |
SAT
05 MAY 2006 |
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THEY say children grow up too fast.
Brisbane teenager Elisabeth Comacchio grew 15cm in four hours.
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Helping all to sleep easier |
SAT
29 APR 2006 |
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TODAY, The Courier-Mail Children's
Fund launches its House for Kids project which will help hundreds of
Queensland children like Billy Stranks.
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Stars will shine for charities |
SAT
05 NOV 2005 |
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GEORGE Gregan may become the most
capped rugby player of all time tonight, but come December he will be at
the Gold Coast raising money for charity.
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Magazine event for charity |
SAT 22
OCT 2005 |
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QWEEKEND, The
Courier-Mail weekend magazine, and global event management company Harte
Management are joining forces to raise money for charities.
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House hunters do their bidding
to benefit sick kids
By: Rodney Chester |
MON
22 NOV 2004 |
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It
was built for hundreds of kids, but in the end it was bought by one
family.
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Hi-tech gives voice to Jared
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT
31
JULY 2004 |
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FOR 12-year-old Jared McLaughlin, who has cerebral palsy, communication
comes at the touch of a button. more |
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Family finds twice the courage
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT
24
JULY 2004 |
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BRETT Hage and Allison Parker
were sitting in their GP's office wondering what was wrong with their
baby girl when the hospital called to confirm their fears.
more |
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Child's play helps mend broken
lives
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT
17
JULY 2004 |
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PLAYTIME is important for every child, but it has extra value for the
children helped by the Abused Child Trust. more |
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Take them as well read
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT
10
JULY 2004 |
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EIGHT-year-old Abiba Andria explained the program run out of Brisbane's
Annerley Literacy Centre with the beautiful simplicity enjoyed by
children. more |
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Therapy puts Jeremy in the
picture
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT
03
JULY 2004 |
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YVONNE Moulds knew her son Jeremy was different to other babies when he
wouldn't clap hands. more |
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Support network offers helping
hand
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT
26
JUNE 2004 |
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THE
first sign that Rachael Bambling had a problem was when she started
having seizures at six months of age. more |
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Troubled teens given a chance
for time-out
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT 19
JUNE 2004 |
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THIS idyllic image of a group of
friends tossing in a line is a bit like the river in front of them.
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Special kids make big strides, little by little
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT
12 JUNE
2004 |
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LIKE most five-year-olds, Luke Farrelly loves discovering the world
around him.
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Courageous boys coming on strong
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT
05 JUNE
2004 |
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WHEN Simone Burley gave birth to her first son Trent five years ago,
doctors believed birth complications were responsible for his floppy
muscles.
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Grandparents take right road for family
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT 29 MAY
2004 |
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IF life had gone to plan, Col and Lyn Boxsell would be
two more grey nomads hitting the road.
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Surgeons straighten out Elizabeth's life
By: Rodney Chester |
SAT 22 MAY
2004 |
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ELEVEN-year-old Elizabeth Comacchio was 10cm
shorter than her mum Natalie last week.
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Who said sleep was ho-hum?
By: Rodney Chester |
MON
17 MAY 2004 |
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IT took 132 days before Kelly
Thompson got to spend a night together with her daughter Kira.
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Sweet dreams, breathe easy
By: Rodney Chester |
MON
17 MAY 2004 |
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Sleeping disorders can have
severe consequences for children.
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Brave Tom tackles battle for his life
By: Louise Crossen |
THU 25 MAR 2004 |
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WHILE other six-year-olds are just starting their
education, Tom Bennett has spent the past nine months at the Royal
Children's Hospital in Brisbane learning to walk and talk again.
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Mikaela is bubbling with life
By: Katrina Witham |
TUE 16 MAR 2004 |
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BORN with a serious form of muscular dystrophy,
Mikaela Norris has already beaten the odds and outlived the life
expectancy of most children diagnosed with the disease.
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Children's charity begins with homes
By: Katrina Witham |
SAT 06 MAR 2004 |
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HOME is the place most people look for shelter and
comfort so it is fitting that three homes have been donated to raise
funds for children in need. more |
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Charity helps ease treatment blues
By: Katrina Witham |
WED 03 MAR 2004 |
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Little Brooke Eglington has a smile that melts
your heart.
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Mud crab races provide fun and funds for nippers
By: Jennifer Dudley |
MON 01 MAR 2004 |
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JERSEYS were pulled, head-high tackles committed
and, in sheer desperation, one contestant ripped the leg off a rival.
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Children's fund gets fresh start
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SAT 28 FEB 2004 |
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THE Courier-Mail today announces a major community
initiative, the relaunch of The Courier-Mail Children's Fund.
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