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McKayla Greene Fundraising Auction on Horsezone

Published on Thursday, April 21, 2011 in General

CLICK HERE to view the Auction.

Are you interested in the opportunity to bid on a service to thoroughbred sires Lope De Vega and Dane Shadow? Or a Tour of Darley, Kelvinside for an exclusive Stallion Parade of the famous three generations Octagonal, Lonhro and Denman? If football is your thing, than you now have the chance to bid on a print, signed by Wayne Bennett, of the 2010 NRL Premiership winning St George Dragons team...

Horsezone is hosting the online auction of the above items ending at 4pm EST Friday 13 May and best of all, the proceeds from the auction will all go towards helping a very sick little girl in need.

McKayla Greene is eight months old and was born with a rare and debilitating chromosome condition called Potocki Lupski syndrome.  There are only 50 people in the world diagnosed with this disorder.

Symptoms include learning disabilities, poor muscle tone, feeding and digestion difficulties, speech delay, sleep apnea, autism and epilepsy.  There is no cure, however, physio, speech and occupational therapies can help.  It is still unknown if McKayla will ever walk, talk or be able to eat or swallow.  She is currently fed through a tube.

McKayla requires specialised care and therapies and a very structured routine to help her develop.  She needs a specially designed pram, high chair, car seat, feeding equipment, sleep system, bath equipment, bed... the list goes on.  These items are all very expensive - the pram alone is $10,000.

In addition to the Auction, a Golf Day is being held on Monday 9 May at Merewether Golf Club, as a fundraiser to support McKayla's dedicated family with purchasing equipment and the ongoing costs of her care. CLICK HERE to view full details of the Golf Day and HERE for Registration Form.

Even if you are unable to attend the Golf Day or bid on items in the Auction, please consider donating to McKayla's Trust Fund by contacting John Curtis, Racing Manager, Newcastle Jockey Club at john@njc.com.au or call 02 4907 3603 or 0412 285 785.

General Donations can be made to:

McKayla Greene Trust

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BSB: 082 691

ACC: 195629713

 


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