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In honour of Roxy Elizabeth Battaerd Bowden

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Roxy Elizabeth Battaerd Bowden

Happy, cheeky, empathetic and fearless. Lovingly known as rockstar, boss baby, snack monster and cuddle monster.

Roxy adored her big sister, Billie, and was happiest when she was together with Billie, Karen and Alysha. She taught her family and loved ones to live in the moment. Roxy loved to swim, play, dance and create a mess.

Roxy passed away on 27 February 2024 from restrictive cardiomyopathy. She was held by her mothers, Karen and Alysha. Roxy is loved by many including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Prior to this Roxy had been happy and well. There were no signs that Roxy was unwell.

Restrictive cardiomyopathy is a very rare cardiac condition. Her deterioration was sudden. Roxy was only diagnosed in the days before her passing and once she was receiving specialised care at the Queensland Childrens’ Hospital in Brisbane.

Karen and Alysha are grateful for the compassion and the expert care that was provided by the teams at Queensland Childrens’ Hospital and Ronald McDonald House.  

Donations will be provided directly to Karen and Alysha. This will help Karen and Alysha take time away from work to grieve, honour Roxy, support Billie and each other, and prepare to welcome their baby boy later this year.

Thank you for donating to this special family in honour of Roxy.

If you would prefer to donate to paediatric research and care in Roxy’s name please donate to Heart Kids via their website.

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Donations 

  • Adele Evans
    • $50
    • 10 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 10 mos
  • Sophia Lam
    • $400
    • 10 mos
  • Jude Richardson
    • $100
    • 10 mos
  • Lisa Lupton
    • $100
    • 10 mos
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Shelly Fletcher
Organizer
Skennars Head, NSW
Karen Bowden
Team member

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