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Cheers for 40 years of love

At just 13-weeks-old, Mahalia was diagnosed with a rare condition.
Having spent most of her life as a patient at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Mahalia has reached precious milestones once thought impossible living with Chromosome 22 microduplication syndrome.
She has been cheered on by doctors, nurses, volunteers and the Children’s Hospital Foundation team she now calls family.
The foundation is today celebrating its 40th birthday with more than $256m invested in pediatric care over the decades.
It runs research and clinical programs for sick kids and has grown into the philanthropic arm of Queensland Children’s Hospital since its establishment in 1985. Continue reading

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Team nurses big hopes of helping kids

When the starting gun fires for this year’s Bridge to Brisbane, a special team will be lacing up their runners with hearts full of purpose. The rehabilitation unit crew from Queensland Children’s Hospital, led by nurse Julia Thomas, aren’t just running for fitness — they’re running for the kids who’ve shown them what real courage looks like. Continue reading

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