Parents turn grief into charity drive for childhood brain cancer
Michelle and Cameron Turner hold Flo's Day to raise funds for children with DIPG, the brain cancer that killed their daughter.
Michelle and Cameron Turner started Flo's Day three years ago to honour their daughter, who died at four from DIPG, the deadliest form of childhood brain cancer. The annual event at Club Lambton on Saturday raises money for research and support for affected families.
A local artist designed a T-shirt showing Flo on a scooter in a tutu surrounded by flowers, butterflies and stars. The words say "because kids deserve childhood, not cancer".
Mrs Turner said their strategy is to find joy through sadness and celebrate Flo's legacy. At 1pm, families will ride scooters around nearby parkland to honour Flo's love of riding.
Funds raised are split between RUN DIPG, a University of Newcastle research charity, and Sleapy's Foundation, both of which supported the Turners during Flo's illness.
- 4 years old
- Flo's age at death
- 2023
- Year of diagnosis
- Club Lambton
- Event location
- University of Newcastle Professor Matt Dun
- RUN DIPG director
Why it mattersFamilies of children with rare cancers often fund research themselves because government backing is limited, putting the burden on parents already grieving.
AustraliaThe event funds research into DIPG happening at the University of Newcastle, advancing work toward a cure that currently has no treatment.
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