Some stories stop us in our tracks.

Some families remind us what love, courage, and resilience truly look like.

This is one of those families.

For more than 20 years, Hilda has served as a dedicated nurse in a busy Emergency department, caring for the people of our community with gentleness, strength, and compassion. She has held the hands of patients in their hardest moments, comforted frightened families, and given everything she has to those in need. Anyone who knows her will tell you: she is the heart of every room she walks into.

Now, the person who has spent decades caring for others is facing something no mother should ever have to face.

Alexandra’s Story

Hilda’s beautiful daughter, Alexandra, is just 6 years old — a little girl who should be running through playgrounds and giggling with her friends in kindergarten.

But instead of schoolbags and storybooks, Alexandra now carries something no child should ever bear:

She has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Her days are now filled with treatments and hospital visits instead of classroom adventures. Yet even through unimaginable pain, Alexandra continues to smile — a soft, brave smile that lights up the entire room. She is gentle, kind, imaginative, and adored by everyone who meets her.

This sudden devastating diagnosis has deeply affected her whole family.

Her father, Renz, is doing everything he can — working full-time to keep the household going while carrying the emotional weight no parent should ever have to bear. And Alexandra’s older brother is navigating a world that suddenly feels very confusing and frightening, trying his best to stay strong for his little sister while coping with a heartbreak far beyond his years.

❤️ How You Can Help

Your contribution will help ease the enormous pressures this family is facing, including:

• Daily living expenses during this life-altering time

• Alexandra’s medications, treatments, and comfort supports

• Lost income as Hilda steps away from work to care for her daughter

• Professional family photos — treasured memories they will hold onto forever

• And, if the opportunity arises, helping Alexandra fulfil her greatest dream:

a magical trip to Disneyland, where she hopes to meet her favourite princesses and feel the pure joy every child deserves

Your Kindness Can Change This Family’s Story

Hilda has spent two decades holding others through their darkest days.

Now, it is our turn to hold her, Renz, their son, and their precious little girl, Alexandra.

If you can help in any way, please know that your generosity will ripple through this family’s life in ways you cannot imagine. You will be giving them love, comfort, and memories that will last forever.

Thank you for helping us surround this beautiful family with the compassion and support they deserve.