Hi, my name is Natalie, and I'm reaching out to ask for help for someone who once made a huge difference in my life- Julie Petersen- and her son, Callum, who live in South Africa. Julie was my dance teacher and mentor for many years and has always remained very dear to me.

Julie has dedicated her entire life to raising her son, Callum, who was born with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and Spina Bifida ( which he was only later diagnosed with)

Julie has dedicated her entire life to raising her son with the help of her dear nurse aide, whom she can no longer pay for after many set backs and the loss of her dance studio.

Julie has not asked for much help, but now things have reached a heartbreaking point: if she can not get urgent financial help, Callum will likely be taken from her and placed in government care in South Africa, which is a devastating notion.

The money raised will go toward:

Household and daily living expenses

To keep their live-in Nurse Aid.

Urgent medical and mobility needs for Callum

I've kept some of their story off this page out of respect for their dignity and the intensity of what they've endured. If you would like more information or photos, please feel free to contact me.

Please share this so we can help Julie and Callum stay together and feel protected and secure. Every little bit counts.