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New Wheels for James Francis
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25.01.2022 A big thankyou to my mum, Jan Bowyer, for offering up one of her handmade Xmas Trees for the raffle! There will also be more available to buy on the night ! They even have little fairy lights that you can turn on. Valued between $70-$100, they are all one off designs and made with love :)
25.01.2022 Goodmorning everyone !!! Really wanting to make more people aware of this great cause and help this amazing family. PLEASE keep sharing this page and our posts to all your friends and family on facebook to see how much support we can get for this gorgeous little boy and his family !
24.01.2022 Ok everyone, there is still 5 months to go until the fundraiser evening that will raise money for James NEW WHEELCHAIR ! And i have recieved so many amazing donations for our raffle and auctions !!! I still need as many prizes as possible to make this night as successful as possible, and Im asking all of you to have a think and let me know if you or someone you know would have something, no matter how small, to donate for this great cause that we can put into our raffle prize draw or even a silent auction? Thankyou so much :)
24.01.2022 An little update on James : Just over a month ago James went in to have Gastrostomy surgery, to help him to put on weight and to not have to take his medicine orally anymore. A gastrostomy is an opening from the skin directly into the stomach. The opening is created by making a small cut during an operation, located on the left side of the abdomen between the ribs and the belly button. A small device called a gastrostomy button is placed in the hole to keep it open. The butt...on and connecting tubes carry formula, fluid and medicine directly to the stomach. Apart from music, another of James favorite things in the world is food, and some of the medications he had to take would make him unable to taste anything he ate. As James is nearly 16 years old, and was weighing only 39kg, the thought of him being able to put on weight and to enjoy the taste of his meals meant that this surgery would help him a lot. After spending a week in hospital, and now in full recovery, James has already started to put on weight, and is able to enjoy and taste all of his meals. Its things like this, that we are hoping to raise funds for, to ensure that this gorgeous little boy has whatever it takes to give him the best quality of life possible!
24.01.2022 A huge thankyou to Chris Little Photography for such a generous donation for James fundraiser, with a free family photoshoot!!! check out Chris page and see some of his gorgeous work! http://chrislittlephotography.net/
22.01.2022 Glass fronted cabinet or pantry doors are always nice, until you have to keep the contents tidy, - like always. Hide the mess with Frost & Co Window Film. #messypantry #notalwaystidy #frostwindowfilm
22.01.2022 Getting busy making earrings to sell at James Fundraiser! having fun getting creative, and for a good cause. best way to spend Monday morning :)
21.01.2022 Check out our awesome band The Travelling Willoughbys who will be supplying a night of live music along with Mick on Wheels at James Fundraiser Evening ! Awesome cover band who never fail to get everyone up and dancing :) https://www.facebook.com/TravellingWillabees
20.01.2022 A few photos from the fundraiser
19.01.2022 I would just like to say a massive THANKYOU to everyone who came on Saturday night! it was an amazing night, and i hope everyone enjoyed it. Thankyou to everyone who helped to make it possible. We raised over $30,000 to put towards James wheelchair and his ongoing care, and we couldnt have done it without you !!!!!!
19.01.2022 Almost done stapling 2000 raffle tickets into books of 10 ready to sell for the fundraiser !
15.01.2022 Due to a very large increase in numbers for James' wheelchair fundraiser night this Saturday, we will no longer be having tables of ten, or any set tables due to needing more room to accomodate everyone. This means it will now more of a relaxed set up, still with plenty of tables and chairs, but making it easier to mingle and enjoy the night. Its amazing to see how many people are wanting to attend and make the night as successful as possible, and we hope you can understand this last minute change. Looking forward to seeing everyone who has bought tickets on Saturday night ! Kelley :)
14.01.2022 All done!!!!!!! Stapled and ready to get selling :)
14.01.2022 Thankyou to everyone who has liked and shared this page! the help and support we have received so far is amazing!!!!!! Thankyou all so much!
13.01.2022 No more sleeps!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight and dont forget to bring some gold coins to join in our game of heads and tails!
12.01.2022 Just recieved an email from Grilld at Chatswood saying that we won FIRST PRIZE of $300 for our "Local Matters" jar that ran through September!!!! Thankyou to everyone who went in and voted for "James Francis Fundraiser" we couldnt be happier and a huge thankyou to GRILLD for allowing us to take part fundraising with the local community and for giving us the opportunity to get the word out there!
11.01.2022 What is a gastrostomy tube? http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/surgery/g_tube.html
11.01.2022 2 gorgeous wall prints donated by Sirrocco at willoughby for our raffle!
11.01.2022 Im halfway through finishing this painting for our wheelchair fundraiser. its nearly finished, but had a little accident with some paint exploding from the tube onto the painting, so still trying to fix it up as it was supposed to look a little different :) fingers crossed it turns out ok !
09.01.2022 This Sunday Ill be at Kirribilli Art and Design for Mothers Day! My stall site has moved - Im in D10 - half way down on left side from Burton st entrance. Hope to see you there and wishing all mothers a lovely Mothers day x.
09.01.2022 Attention Everyone! Head into Grilld at Chatswood and put a token in their Local Matters jar for James new wheelchair !!!!! We are one of the 3 local matters charities chosen for the month of September, starting on Monday... Wooohooo!!!! Not that anyone needs a reason to to scoff down a Grilld burger (with a side of rosemary chips of course) :)
08.01.2022 Great News everyone !!!! Joining us for James New Wheels Fundraiser Evening is Mick Sattin who is currently a contestant on The X Factor !!!! Mick has been in a wheelchair his whole life but that hasnt held him back from been an amazing singer/performer and we cant wait to have him join us for this amazing cause! Such a talented vocalist and such a generous man for offering his time and talent to add some soul and groove to our evening!... check out Micks X Factor audition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpLOLmhNlMM
08.01.2022 Turtle Diver - a lovely front room with leafy outlook. Very comfortable king size bed. Leather seating. TV. Ensuite with shower. Book this room with a Sea Turtle Snorkeling Expedition, and receive a complimentary bottle of wine...http://www.arcadiahousebyron.com.au/slider/room-packages/
08.01.2022 Great News!!!!! we popped into Grilld at Chatswood to see how our lLocal Matters" jar was going for James (and to have a burger of course) and it looks like its going to be a great success ! please go and get yourselves a burger and pop a coin in our fundraiser jar :)
06.01.2022 A selection of handmade cards, complete in packs of 3 ready for James fundraiser raffle prizes !
06.01.2022 Due to a very large increase in numbers for James wheelchair fundraiser night this Saturday, we will no longer be having tables of ten, or any set tables due to needing more room to accomodate everyone. This means it will now more of a relaxed set up, still with plenty of tables and chairs, but making it easier to mingle and enjoy the night. Its amazing to see how many people are wanting to attend and make the night as successful as possible, and we hope you can understand this last minute change. Looking forward to seeing everyone who has bought tickets on Saturday night ! Kelley :)
02.01.2022 3 x bottles of EVOI red wine worth $50 each will be just one of the prizes in our raffle. Thanks John :)
02.01.2022 James with the Clown Doctors just after his operation at Westmead Childrens Hospital
01.01.2022 Great news! Weve been nominated to participate in the Grilld Local Matters donation program at Grilld Chatswood this month. Every month, Grilld donates $500 to local groups and asks their customers to decide who the money goes to. When customers buy a burger, they will receive a token to put into one of 3 jars representing different groups. Whoever has the most tokens at the end of the month receives $300. The other two groups receive $100 each.... To do your bit to help our cause, spread the word and head on down to Grilld Chatswood located at The Concourse 405-419 Victoria Avenue Chatswood NSW 2067
01.01.2022 Busy stapling 2000 raffle tickets tonight. Bring on the wrist cramp !!!!
01.01.2022 Hi everyone, tickets are now available to purchase for James Fundraiser evening and are $40 a head, inc. scrumptious nibbles, live bands and lots more! As we need to confirm numbers for catering etc. tickets will need to be pre-purchased please. if you are able to get a group together you can purchase together so that we can organise table seating etc. or if you would like to purchase single tickets thats fine too:) please contact me on 0424950395 for payment details or you ...can send us a msg on here. thankyou all kelley xx See more
