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Brooke, a resilient young girl from Redland Bay, has faced extraordinary medical challenges since birth. Diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) – a severe and complex form of epilepsy – Brooke’s early life was marked by prolonged hospital stays and countless invasive tests. Her condition, resistant to multiple anti-convulsant medications, has led to thousands of cluster seizures, resulting in brain scarring and additional diagnoses, including low-functioning autism, intellectual and physical impairments, and non-verbal communication.
Despite these hurdles, Brooke’s spirit remains unbreakable. Her mother, Tania, describes her daughter’s daily fight for life as “something I cannot possibly put into words,” expressing deep admiration for Brooke’s unwavering resilience.
Tania says that although Brooke is non-verbal, she has a remarkable ability to connect with others. Her joyful expressions and radiant presence leave a lasting impression on those who take a moment to engage with her.
Now, the community is coming together to support Brooke through the Brookestar Rock Fundraiser, to be held at The Grand View Hotel on 16 November from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The event will raise funds for a new Kia Carnival, which will be modified to accommodate Brooke’s power-assist wheelchair.
“This new vehicle will allow me to continue to maintain both her independence and dignity whilst also ensuring a quality of life that she deserves,” says Tania.
This high-energy fundraiser will feature four epic tribute acts paying homage to Cold Chisel, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, and AC/DC – along with a host of family-friendly activities including a photo booth, pinball and arcade games, music memorabilia auctions, raffles, lucky dips, and even a special appearance by Batman.
Tickets are just $25 per person and can be purchased online at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1475839.
Brooke would love to see you there! Your support brings Brooke one step closer to a future filled with new memories and greater mobility.
