'BJ Blue Foundation Inc' is in memory & honour of our much loved son Brodie James (BJ). Brodie was born in Adelaide on the 29th of June 2003. In December 2008, aged 5 years old, Brodie was diagnosed with a brain tumour, Astrocytoma Cerebellum. In October 2010, Brodie underwent surgery to remove 99% of the tumour because of location the entire amount was not possible. Within months there was new tu
mour growth. In January 2011, Brodie had more surgery followed by intense chemotherapy & ten weeks of radiotherapy daily. February 2012, we were given the worst news possible...
Brodie was given 4-6 weeks. How do you even begin to process this information? For eleven weeks Brodie fought for his life but his little body couldn't fight anymore, he was tired & weak. Brodie passed away & grew his angel wings on the 4Th of May 2012. To us Brodie is our hero! He was sweet, kind & loving with beautiful blue eyes & a cheeky smile. He was courageous, inspirational & a fighter! Not a second goes by that we don't think about him & how things should be. We love him more & more everyday. Through Brodie's journey, he taught us so much, he inspired us to be better people. To live each day to the fullest & cherish every moment we have. We have drawn strength from our son & in memory of him we have begun 'BJ Blue Foundation' with support of the WCH Foundation. Our aim is to fundraise through raffles, auctions & special events & also to raise awareness of Brain Cancer in children. To be able to give to other families & pay forward just some of the comforts that were given to Brodie & our family, really does make a difference during the most devastating, emotional & heartbreaking time as parents you will ever go through. We cared for Brodie at home & were fortunate to do so with love & support from family, friends, RDNS, Doctors & Palliative Care Nurses. We are forever grateful. BJ Blue Foundation hopes to make a difference anyway we can. It's not easy...emotionally & physically. Not to mention the added stress financially for families when all you want & think of is your sick child, nothing else matters. There are no words to describe the loss of a child especially when that child is your own. It's a pain that never dulls or goes away, the heartache is with you daily.. Our gorgeous boy, in his short time with us, touched the hearts of all he knew. Brodie left his stamp on their hearts & we hope to leave 'BJ Blue' on yours. Thankyou.
