The Wilson Babies, Declan, Evelyn And Imogen.

My biggest challenge for the greatest rewards.

My Progress

I've raised

$536

I've Moved

24KM

My Target

71KM

Our Story

Our family knows firsthand that the journey of premature birth comes with the highest of highs and the most devastating of lows. All three of our beautiful children were born early, each writing their own story of incredible strength, heartbreak, and hope.

Our firstborn, Declan, arrived at exactly 34 weeks. He suffered a neonatal stroke that led to hydrocephalus, fighting through 42 days in the Townsville NICU and Special Care Nursery. Our little boy had to endure multiple surgeries, including brain surgery, just to survive. Coming home was only the beginning of a long road of early intervention—years of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Today, Declan is a vibrant six-year-old. To look at him now, you would never guess the immense mountains he had to climb just to stand where he is today. He is our miracle.

Our second child, Evelyn, was born at just 28 weeks at Townsville Hospital. An incredible NICU consultant was involved in her care, guiding us through her short life with so much compassion. Tragically, she passed away shortly after birth due to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Though her time with us was brief, she is an irreplaceable part of our family, and the love we hold for her as her parents is infinite. We carry her memory with us in everything we do.

Our youngest, Imogen, arrived at 35 weeks and 2 days. She simply decided she was ready to meet the world, and thankfully, faced no additional health complications. After four days in the Special Care Nurseries at Canberra and North Canberra hospitals, she came home to complete our family. Now at four months old, she is thriving, bursting with life, and hitting milestones well ahead of her age.

It is for Declan’s resilience, Evelyn’s memory, and Imogen’s bright future that we are participating in this fundraiser. We have set a humble goal of $100 for each of our precious children. Having watched our babies fight these battles, we know intimately how fragile life can be. We know that every single dollar counts toward giving another premature baby the chance to fight, thrive, and come home.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our family and this cause.