Each year, covering the Good Friday Appeal is an honour.
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I've met many beautiful families, each showing unique strength as they face their battle head-on.
This year, I was trusted to share the Dandy family's story.
Nine-year-old Fletcher Dandy is well known to readers of the Wimmera Mail-Times; we first met him as a four-year-old when he was diagnosed with Febrile infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES).
Earlier this month, he received another diagnosis: leukaemia.
It is understood Fletcher is the first person in the world to have both FIRES and leukaemia.
"It is a record he certainly would pass on," dad Simon said.
So, if you are still looking for a reason to donate to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal, have a read of Fletcher's story.
Visit https://www.goodfridayappeal.com.au/donate.
Stay safe this Easter.
- Ben Fraser, editor