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People I wish to thank...

The people and organizations listed below have provided invaluable support and assistance.

listed in no particular order


Visit Childhood Cancer Assoc of Australia's Site Childhood Cancer
for all the support during and after treatment, including after death.   Keep up the good work guys!        
Maureen helping Zac with a Physio exercise Maureen Richards SSS and Family
for your understanding, support and friendship, through the laughter and the tears.
Maureen, you were my guardian angel...   Thankyou.
My Mum & Dad My Parents
Mum, Dad, you guys are great!! You know how much I appreciated all your help...Love you both heaps!
Visit Camp Quality Australia's Site Camp Quality
helping Zac be a boy again, and giving him back the confidence he had lost.
Paul Brown, Leanne and Robyn of GC&J Constructions All the Staff at GC&J Constructions
What a team these guys are, thank you for all the support financially and emotionally (and what a great holiday Zac and I had - I will never forget it).
Helen Berriman
for being a wonderful friend, supplying unlimited understanding, sympathy (and the odd alcoholic beverage).   Also I will always remember the "Big Birthday Bash", what a special day that was. she organized for Zac's last birthday.
Zac's Wonderful Birthday Bash All those who contribututed towards "Zac's Birthday Bash"
Organized by Helen Berriman.

SA Ambulance Adelaide  
"A Special Gift" May 2000 - Trip to Queensland 19th May 2000.

All those who contribututed towards "A Special Gift"   -   organized by GC&J Constructions Pty Ltd.
Zac meeting the wiggles during a concert at Adelaide Entertainment Centre Thank you Paul Field and the Wiggles
being a wonderful friend to Zac.

Petrol Card Donor
to this day I have no idea who organized the use of a petrol card, but whoever you are I can not thank you enough.   To not worry about how much fuel money I was adding to the credit card (that I couldn't afford to pay off) was a blessing.....   thank you so very much.
Visit the website of RMHC Australia, Adelaide Ronald McDonald House, Adelaide
Thank you for providing a friendly and supportive environment to stay.
Patricia Dent of the Sanctuary Hair by Patricia - Gawler Patricia Dent of The Santuary Hair by Patricia - Gawler
(some where to go where you get old fashioned service with a smile, and a quality cut, style and/or colour)
Thank you Patricia for everything - the friendship that was strengthened during this time - all the work you put into different fundraising events, and even the home visit hair cuts......   Thank you.
Zac and Jenny the Ronald McDonald Clinic Play Co-ordinator Jenny - Past Play Co-ordinator for Ronald McDonald Clinic
I met Jenny at the Women's and Childrens Hospital, she was always ready with a smile - game, toy or some really fun and messy craft work to help pass the time in Hospital.  
Jenny you were a God send, thank you for everything!   We sure missed you when you left to start your own family.
Graham and Darryl Darryl and Graham Edwards of Gawler
Thank you Darryl and Graham for your friendship and endless support to myself and my parents both emotionally and financially.     Thank you also for playing at Zac's Funeral - it was beautiful.     I especially appreciate the recording of the funeral service - it is very special, and something I wouldn't have thought of at the time......   Thanks Guys!!!!!
Zac and the Royal Adelaide Hospital Team The Wonderful Team at Royal Adelaide Hospital + W&CH Anaesthesia Guys
Thank you for helping Zac, and myself, feel comfortable in an environment in which we were initially petrified.   In the end Zac looked forward to his visits to the RAH.
Zac in his freshly painted room David Platt, his mate and Solver
David and his mate were complete strangers to us, heard about Zac and called up with the kind offer to supply the labour to paint Zac's room, Solver had generously offered to supply the materials.   Zac got to pick out his own colours and border - this was very exciting for Zac.   Zac spent a lot of time in his room - Thank you for helping to make it a very comfortable place to be.
Zac in hot rod at Glenelg The Bannister Family (John, Kerry, Shane and Dale)
We were introduced to John and his family by Make-a-wish at a fundraising function at Glenelg, South Australia.   John kindly took Zac for a burn in his T-model ford hot rod, and the boys started a friendship that would continue.   The Bannister Family kindly invited us out on a couple of outings which was thoroughly enjoyed (especially by Zac)....   Thank you for good times, and good memories.
Metropolitan Fire Service Guys carrying Zac's coffin The Wonderful Guys and Girls of the Metropolitan Fire Service, Adelaide
Thank you for allowing Zac, along with many other families with the Childhood Cancer Association to have a wonderful day (annually) at the Fire Station in Adelaide.   Much fun was had, with the highlight of a ride in the fire truck, and locking Mum up in handcuffs!     Also thank you for the visits to Hospital and all the time you contributed towards "Zac's Birthday Bash" Zac had the best time!     Finally, thank you for the final tribute, carrying Zac's coffin from the church to the Hearse.

Val Joy of Gawler - An Animal Welfare League Volunteer
Thank you Val for the countless post cards you posted, Zac enjoyed receiving the post cards, and your lovely messages.   Thank you Val.



If your not here, don't worry I haven't forgotten you, I have just started this list!

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