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To see Jack playing with his younger brother Luke, you’d never imagine he has a chronic, life-threatening disease. He does... but he’ll live longer, thanks to the generosity of people like you in recent years.

If Jack had been born 20 years ago, he would be unlikely to live beyond his teens. Thanks to specialist care and good research, life expectancy for children like Jack is now, on average, into their late 30s. A great improvement – but tell that to the parents who fear their little boy may never live to celebrate his 40th birthday.

"As a parent, this disease makes you feel so powerless.

"It’s tempting to want to wrap your children up in cotton wool, but we’re determined to give our little boy every opportunity to make the most of life," explained Jack’s mum, Toni.

That’s why she and her family have volunteered to take part in cystic fibrosis research like the groundbreaking study being conducted by researcher Snehal Anuj in the Royal Children’s Hospital Respiratory Department.

Jack’s future already looks brighter thanks to research funded by generous individuals in the past. You can help the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation work wonders for more sick kids by donating towards research into childhood illnesses that could save the life of many more little Queenslanders. Please give as generously as you can!

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7 Comments

Maddy Bell on Thursday 15 July, 2010

hey i was school today and thought i would check out your page nana told me all about it your amazing jack. your a beauful cousin and i love seeing your smile,you brighten my days, nobody would ever know that ur sick by the way you act, your a crazy little fella, so full of life and joy, love your cousin maddy
Nikki Cooper on Friday 9 April, 2010

Hi, My son Bryn is 8 years old and has CF and CF related Diabetes. We have had 20 plus admissions to RCH Brisbane over the last 8 years. Bryn has a big sister Rylee who is almost 12. We live on the Sunshine Coast. CF is hard work but the battle is worth it!
Zoe, Brisbane on Thursday 28 January, 2010

Hi Jack and family! it is so great to hear that you are doing well. You are truly inspirational. I wish you all the best for your further treatment and would love to come and hang out with you one day and play some games with you and your little brother. I am 17 years old and would love to do some volunteer work. I hope you are well. My thoughts go out to you and your family. Be brave little one
Lauren on Saturday 28 November, 2009

Hey Jack you are brave little boy. you are still Happy I hope you get better so you get enjoy life Ii make think I donation $4.00 for you at my work my maths teacher was realy sick so she had to going to Mackay to see doctors now she teac back at my school still happy and her hair has grown back I am year in year 11 All my love and heat go to your the sick I will love to hear from you it will cool I know i am doing same thing good Lauren
Hana Hollingsbee on Tuesday 17 November, 2009

Hi my name is Hana and I am a 10 year old school student on the Gold Coast. During the past month I have also been in hospital for a numb leg. I have decided to dedicate my life to sick kids in need I am going to organise for all of my friends to donate some money towards a cheque for the Royal Childrens Hospital. I hope that you stay well and continue to grow into a strong young boy. I bet you have inspired the lives of many. If the donation is a success I will try my best to come and visit you in the Hospital! Hana
Damon, Ascot on Friday 18 September, 2009

Hi Jack, Wishing you all the best. Thinking of you with love.
Dr Richa Dave, Bellbowrie on Friday 18 September, 2009

Dear Jack, I just came across your story on the RCH website, and I so strongly believe that you are such a brave boy, even after being so sick, you still have that spark in your eyes and such a beautiful smile!!! May God bless you!I sincerely hope that your health gets better by the day and you keep growing as a healthy and strong boy. I hope that you and your parents always keep smiling... About me, I am a researcher at University of Queensland and I am studying development of brain tumours....Will love to hear from you Lots of best wishes- Richa