Football reunion raises $10,000 for toddler with rare seizure disorder
Winnaleah football match raised $10,000 for two-year-old Mahlie Murfet, who has rare seizure disorder.
Mahlie was diagnosed just before her second birthday with congenital bilateral parasylvian syndrome. Congenital bilateral parasylvian syndrome causes severe seizures.
The condition also delays her speech and development. Dannielle said there are still many unknowns about Mahlie's future.
The family needs specialist care in Melbourne. But treatment and intervention costs are steep.
Locals held a football match at Winnaleah grounds. It doubled as a fundraiser, raising over $10,000.
Dannielle cried many times seeing all the support. Her husband had used all his personal leave.
When he's home, the family has no income.
- 10 to 20
- Seizures per day
- 2 years old
- Age
- $10,000
- Amount raised
- Possibly only child in Australia with CBPS
- Diagnosis rarity
Why it mattersFamilies with seriously ill children face enormous medical bills and loss of wages. Community fundraising can mean the difference between getting specialist care and going without.
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