Support for Cade After Life-Altering Accident

Hello everyone,

We are reaching out with heavy hearts on behalf of our dear friends, Carissa and Tony, whose lives were changed forever when their beautiful 3-year-old son, Cade, was involved in a freak ride-on lawnmower accident.

On March 12th, Cade — a bright, joyful, and adventurous little boy — suffered a traumatic injury that resulted in the loss of his left foot. It happened in a split second, a cruel twist of fate that turned an ordinary afternoon in the family backyard into something completely unimaginable.

Since that day, Cade has endured 16 surgeries and continues to recover in and out of hospital, with the possibility of more surgeries ahead. This brave young boy has already faced unimaginable pain and challenges, and his family is now navigating the overwhelming emotional and financial burden of this life-changing event.

For Carissa and Tony, the focus has been on Cade’s care and recovery. Carissa has halved her work hours to be by his side, while Tony has had to restructure his work completely to support their family. Their savings and leave are now exhausted, and the impacts of significant loss of work, costs of hospital travel, parking, daycare, and everyday living are piling up.

At this stage, NDIS supports are not yet in place, and even once Cade enters the system, there is no guarantee of what will be covered or how much support will be provided. This uncertainty adds even more pressure as the family tries to plan for Cade’s future care and independence.

This fundraiser has been created to help ease these significant financial pressures, so the family can focus on Cade’s future.

Your donation will go directly towards:

Household and living costs due to significant reduction in household income

Ongoing mental health support for the whole family

Daycare fees to maintain Cade’s place until he can return

Hospital travel and parking costs

Prosthetics and allied health services beyond government coverage

Specialised equipment to continue supporting Cade’s independence for the years ahead

Cade and his family have already shown extraordinary courage, but they cannot do this alone. With your kindness, we can give this sweet boy the best possible chance to move forward, adapt, and thrive.

Every contribution, no matter the size, will help Cade access the resources he needs to live a full, happy, and independent life. If you are unable to donate, you can still make a huge difference by sharing Cade’s GoFundMe as widely as possible so that his story can reach more hearts and hands willing to help.

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for your kindness and support. ❤️

— Iona, Genevieve and families