Adelaide’s Neighbourhood

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Adelaide’s Neighbourhood Partner of Sophie’s Neighborhood.

Spreading awareness of an ultra-rare disease called MCTO, sharing our accessible adventures, and spreading positivity 💜

As seen on the TODAY show.

14/10/2026

The other week, I came home from work and Adelaide asked me “Do you want to go run around outside with me?”

In that moment it occurred to me that I had never gotten the chance to run around with my daughter after work before. For years she was left completely depleted from school. Not only could she not manage to walk, but she was even too sore and tired to mobilize on her knees. She needed to be carried everywhere.

Running around, playing tag, hearing her giggle on a weekday evening is something most people take for granted, but it was a moment that I will cherish forever. We are rich in life ❤️

12/10/2026

Another zoledronic acid infusion day in the books! Today was the smoothest infusion yet. Adelaide was so brave every step of the way and worked through the scary parts with such courage. We are so proud of how far she’s come over the past year of infusions!

09/10/2026

We are so excited to announce that our first raffle, hosted by Townsville Northern Suburbs Lions Club is NOW LIVE! All proceeds will go towards an accessible vehicle for our family. The prize is worth over $2,000 and raffle tickets start at just $10!

Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 from this first raffle!

Prizes generously donated by Grand Mercure Magnetic Island Apartments, SeaLink North Queensland Peppers Blue on Blue Resort Kacey Maree Photography Luxury fondant sugar cookies by Hope Halo Cosmetic Clinic | Townsville Dani | Townsville | Spinal Flow & Spinal Energetics Physionorth

Click the link in our bio to purchase tickets or copy:
https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=vu3sd

01/10/2026

Sometimes memories pop up and I still can’t believe the journey we’ve endured.

This month, two years ago Adelaide got diagnosed with Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis (MCTO) and our world felt like it had shattered. From that day, Adelaide started re-learning to walk and we started re-building a new life we didn’t understand: disability, assistive technology, complex medical appointments, infusions, tests, and more.

I am blown away by Adelaide’s determination, persistence and grit. She has defied so many odds and we never would have thought she would be walking this much ever again. She is the strongest girl I know. She inspires me every single day and her radiance and joy is absolutely contagious.

Look out, world, because nothing will stop this girl.

31/08/2026

The bloodline boxing event this weekend was amazing! A huge shout out to the crew at Bloodline boxing club, V3.Barbers, Cafe nova tsv, and all the volunteers who helped make it happen. A big thank you to the beautiful Townsville community who came out to meet us and support us. Our hearts are so full of gratitude ❤️

28/08/2026

A big thank you to 7NEWS Townsville for covering our story and the event at Bloodline boxing club tomorrow morning!

Come on out 8:30am - 11:30am! ❤️

This has me a bit heated. 😡😤I understand people are busy. I understand some people have kids, which can make it hard to ...
24/08/2026

This has me a bit heated. 😡😤

I understand people are busy. I understand some people have kids, which can make it hard to return the trolley / cart. But piling them right here, in front of the disability parking spots is having blatant ignorance to people with disabilities.

We are fortunate enough that we can move trolleys out of the way for our daughter. But there are many people with disabilities who travel independently and may not be able to do that. Blocking this area is creating an unsafe situation where people with disabilities may not be able to access the walkway, forcing them to wheel out in the middle of the carpark, away from the cross walk.

Please, think twice before leaving your trolley out. Take the few extra steps to put it away or simple ask someone to take it back for you.

20/08/2026

Adelaide conquered something BIG today! She rode a trike completely independently for the first time ever 😭

Riding a bike has always been difficult for Adelaide because of the leg strength, foot position, and the deformities of her arms making it difficult to steer.

Today, she decided to take off on her own and couldn’t get enough of it! My heart wants to burst seeing that smile on her face when she finally does something she’s worked so hard to get to. Every little task is exponentially harder for Adelaide compared to kids her age, and I’m just so proud of her determination and grit 💪❤️

06/05/2026

Her laugh is contagious 😂

Adelaide thinks it’s hilarious to drive off without us now that she’s feeling more confident driving her wheelchair…

Cast update: it is off (for now!)The doctors were very happy with how much progress was made in just one week of wearing...
05/05/2026

Cast update: it is off (for now!)

The doctors were very happy with how much progress was made in just one week of wearing her cast. Her foot turned out a decent amount, but still isn’t where it was before Easter. The plan is for Adelaide to wear her AFO and night splints as much as possible 24/7 to try and settle that foot into position. If she is getting discomfort or pressure sores, we will move forward with an additional week of casting. But for now, we are so thankful to be cast-free! Adelaide is a bit stiff and sore and just taking time easing into standing and bending her leg and hopes to feel okay taking steps in the next few days ❤️🙏

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