TEN-year-old Oliver Davis of Kew lives with a rare autoimmune disorder known as Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP).
The condition impacts his peripheral nervous system, leading to the intermittent loss of nerve function, and fatigue.
Oliver undergoes essential Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy each month, and is flown to the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick on board a “Little Wings” flight.
Little Wings is a non-profit organisation that provides free flights and ground transport for eligible children and their families from regional NSW, ACT and Qld.
Travelling to Sydney for treatment can be physically taxing and comes with immense logistical and financial burdens for families.
Oliver’s mother Belinda Davis said she is incredibly grateful to Little Wings for helping the family manage the travel costs of these essential trips.
“Their unwavering support means Oliver can continue receiving the treatment he needs – it’s truly life-changing,” she told News Of The Area.
The Westport Club in Port Macquarie is a major supporter of Little Wings.
Its weekly “Charity Housie” events raised enough funds last year to sponsor 24 missions for Little Wings, ensuring children like Oliver could access the medical care they desperately needed.
Club General Manager Anthony Westman said, “Every game played by our wonderful community makes a direct impact on these families’ lives, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support.”
Little Wings relies entirely on donors, sponsors, and partners to provide travel for children like Oliver.
For more information about the service visit littlewings.org.au.
By Sis HIGGINS
