Solomon’s Story
Eight-year-old Solomon is a healthy, energetic kid who loves sport and school.
“Most people would be totally shocked to know what he has been through,” says Solomon’s mother, Steph.
Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at 5 years of age, Solomon and his family spent many months travelling back and forth from Forster to Newcastle for his treatment.
“We had both short and long stays at Ronald McDonald House, and that was a fantastic support for us at the time,” said Steph.
Having missed most of kindergarten while he endured two and a half years of chemotherapy and steroid treatment, Solomon was feeling anxious and unsure about going to school.
“The Ronald McDonald Learning Program gave us all peace of mind that Solomon was progressing and where he needed to be academically,” said Steph.
“It makes such a difference to know you have people in your corner.”
Private tutoring with a fully qualified teacher meant a program could be designed specifically for Solomon’s needs.
“His tutor, Bron, was familiar with the school and across all of the milestones Solomon needed to be achieving. She was great.”
Ronald McDonald House Charities has played an important role in the care and recovery of Solomon and his family since his diagnosis. “No one gets how important it is until you have to use it,” said Steph.
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