Luan Wright’s fight for survival..continues

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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My name is Luan Wright! I am a normal 17 year old boy, looking forward to my final year in school. Year 12! What a big year this is going to be. I am a student at Como Secondary College and in the school’s Golf Academy program here in Perth, and this year I will be representing the golf academy as Senior Captain!

I love the outdoors, fishing, golf and any sport under the sun! I enjoy the simple things in life and love my family to bits! I have big aspirations for the future and hope to go to university next year.

On a fateful Friday morning, during the last week of November 2016, everything changed. After having difficulties with my eye sight for about two weeks, I was writing my final year 11 exams, when the double vision started. The double vision made it impossible for me to read my exam papers, as the words and numbers drifted apart in front of my eyes, but I finished my exams as best I could. The double vision got worse; I became really sick at school with severe headaches. Not knowing what was going on, my parents took me to an eye specialist who confirmed that there was nothing wrong with my eyes. An urgent MRI was organised, but before we could get there, I became really sick at school with vomiting and severe headaches. Mum had to pick me up earlier that Friday afternoon and take me straight to the emergency room at Sir Charles Gairdner hospital. Things happened so fast.

I was taken for a CT scan which confirmed the worst – there was a big tumor like mass filling my brain cavity around my brainstem and the growing pressure was causing the symptoms in my eyes. I was admitted into the High dependency Neurosurgical Unit at SCGH. It was a very stressful time for us, as we did not know what to make of the initial diagnosis, as it all happened so fast. My neurosurgeon, Mr Lam, came to see me and my parents to explain to us what we were possibly up against. After the MRI, Mr Lam told us what the diagnosis was, confirming that I had a diffuse midline glioma. The tumour was fast filling the entire cavity through which my brain fluids would normally drain, and initial surgery was the only way to combat this. I was very scared as the Dr’s were very clear about the possible complications of opening my skull and working on my brain – but I also realised that this was the only way to relieve some of the pressure.

I went for surgery early on the Monday morning and a biopsy was taken of the tumour to confirm my diagnosis. This was very challenging for me as I have never been a sick or unwell person, and suddenly I had to rely on others to help me with basic things. But I was determined to get better and go home, which I did a couple of days later. The tube in my brain, helped drain the fluid build up and my eyes became slightly better 🙂

Over the next six weeks, whilst all my friends were on holiday, my parents nursed me back to health and desperately researched all information they could find about this tumour and the possible treatments available. I changed my entire diet to be one of many veggies and fruits and am doing everything I can to give my body the best possible change to beat this thing. Unfortunately I had to be on steroids and anti-seizure meds to prevent me from having seizures and to decrease the pressure on my brain – I had to stop this later as the side effects were really severe and I had a bad reaction to the medication which made me look as if I had 2nd degree burns to my face.

Early in January we saw the oncologists who confirmed that we did not have many options with this tumour due to its type and location in my brain. Chemo and radiation would not be seen as a viable option and unless we could shrink or remove the tumour (which nobody in Perth was willing to attempt due to its location and possible complications), there was not much more the medical team could do for me:-(.

We came to hear about Prof. Charlie Teo, who is a world renowned Neurosurgeon who deals with these types of tumours every day. Mum and Dad decided to, despite the odds; send my medical file to his team for review and we were delighted to hear that they may be able to help. After a massive fundraising campaign, the wonderful support of family, friends and people we didn’t even know, assisted me to go for surgery in Sydney to try and remove as much of this tumour as possible.

Even though I was terrified of the surgery and the possible complications, this was possibly my best and only option that could save my life, or at least buy me some time to find alternative treatment options.

Dr Charlie Teo did what he could, but unfortunately, much of the tumour remained. My eye sight improved for about a day, and then my eye’s “got a mind of their own again”. Now, a couple of week’s post-surgery, things are pretty tough. You see, the tumour is pressing on my optic nerve and filling the limited space in my brain, pressing my brain against a non-compliant vault.

Day before the surgery

Day after surgery

I struggle to keep control over my voluntary eye movements and I cannot see more than 30 cm in front of me. My coordination isn’t so good at the moment and I sometimes suffer from severe anxiety attacks due to loud unexpected sounds and noises. We all find this really challenging and distressing, as even though I constantly wear noise cancelling head phones going out of the house has become near-impossible.

My friends are really great, but they also find it hard, as I am certainly not much fun at the moment – some days I feel really lonely, and find myself hoping that this is all just a bad dream.

My parents are doing continuous research and are desperately trying to find the best way forward. They don’t have all the answers, but are trying so hard!

After going for surgery, we were advised of many different trails for brain cancers, but unfortunately not one that I could join, due to my age, type of tumour or other selection criteria that my case did not meet. We were referred to many different doctors and discussed many different treatment options, but due to my type of tumour and the location there off, very little evidence exists that would support any specific treatment options for a otherwise lethal tumour.

After literally searching day and night, and with the help of some great local doctors who all try their best to get us to the right places, we have been able to locate a multi-disciplinary specialised cancer team overseas that has treatment options available that has good evidence of success.

As with the surgery done by Dr Charlie Teo, this comes at a great out of pocket cost which is overwhelming if you think about it! But if we have learnt anything from this situation, we know that money is nothing when compaired with the possibility of life. We remain hopeful that we can get the extra money together so that I can have the opportunity of this treatment, that will target my specific cancer cells and get rid of this tumour for once and for all!

Before I can have this treatment, we would have to raise a considerable amount of money.

With your help and donations, we were able to buy some time with surgery. Everyone has been so great and I would not have had this life changing chance if it wasnt for you! But if we have any chance of killing what is left of this monster, I would have to ask for your help once again. It is a costly journey, but the only option we have. I know this is a lot to ask, but we cannot do this without your help.

Please continue to help me get rid of this monster once and for all, by donating in any way possible to you. I will continue to fight and truly believe that I will be back to tell you all about it!

For ever hopeful.

Luan Wright

Allan King

8 years ago

$50

Anonymous

8 years ago

$20

CHRISTINE YOUNG

8 years ago

$100

taryn lally

8 years ago

$100

Beaulieu of Australia Pty Ltd m

8 years ago

$1000

Jason Stone

8 years ago

$20

Anonymous

8 years ago

$35

Ruth Monck

8 years ago

$500

David Pawson

8 years ago

$50

Helen Kenny

8 years ago

$100

Mark Tibbles

8 years ago

$400

RODNEY CHAPMAN

8 years ago

$100

Ronald Lovitt

8 years ago

$100

PATSY Putelli

8 years ago

$10

Terry Andrews

8 years ago

$100

Caitlyn McGee

8 years ago

$20

Anonymous

8 years ago

$200

Ruth Monck

8 years ago

$1134

Susan Curry

8 years ago

$50

Elizabeth Jane Sinclair

8 years ago

$50

Kirsty Oehlers

On behalf of our family, we send love and our thoughts to your family. Our 4 kids who go to Como High are all feeling sad and they wish they’d had a chance to know Luan. Everybody at school is talking about him and what a great guy he was. With all our love at such a sad time, the Mitchell-Oehlers family xxx

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good evening everyone It is with deep regret and sadness that I need to inform you, that Luan sadly passed away on Monday night, 27 March 2017. Luan, his family and everyone who supported him, did everything possible to beat this debilitating cancer, and even though the effects of the growing tumor threw all sorts of challenges his way, Luan smiled and fought until the very end. Luan was particularly excited about the possibility to receive international treatment with some great-recorded outcomes, from highly specialized Doctors and he fully understood the urgency in receiving this treatment. Charles, Elna and Luan embarked on this very challenging journey and flight, on Wednesday evening, with the hope that they had enough time to start the treatment on Monday. Unfortuntially, Luan started experiencing increased seizures, due to intra cranial pressure, which ultimately led to him having a fatal stroke on Monday evening. We would like to thank every single person who has been part of his journey. To all the kids from his school, his friends, his family, his community and everyone who did not even know Luan, yet prayed for him and donated to his cause. Someone put it so nicely and said that Luan brought everyone together to show compassion, to believe, to pray, to hope and to have faith. He made us all believe in human kindness and compassion again and somehow connected people who never knew of each other. Luan will finally be laid to rest on Friday the 7th of April at the Gosnell’s Golf Club in Canning Vale, Perth – his second home. The service will be at 11:00am and is open to anyone wishing to pay his or her final respect to this incredible young man. Our hearts are broken with his family, as he leaves some huge prints on all our hearts. Much love and appreciation, Susan (On behalf of the Wright Family)

Good evening everyone

It is with deep regret and sadness that I need to inform you, that Luan sadly passed away on Monday night, 27 March 2017.

Luan, his family and everyone who supported him, did everything possible to beat this debilitating cancer, and even though the effects of the growing tumor threw all sorts of challenges his way, Luan smiled and fought until the very end. Luan was particularly excited about the possibility to receive international treatment with some great-recorded outcomes, from highly specialized Doctors and he fully understood the urgency in receiving this treatment. Charles, Elna and Luan embarked on this very challenging journey and flight, on Wednesday evening, with the hope that they had enough time to start the treatment on Monday. Unfortuntially, Luan started experiencing increased seizures, due to intra cranial pressure, which ultimately led to him having a fatal stroke on Monday evening.

We would like to thank every single person who has been part of his journey. To all the kids from his school, his friends, his family, his community and everyone who did not even know Luan, yet prayed for him and donated to his cause. Someone put it so nicely and said that Luan brought everyone together to show compassion, to believe, to pray, to hope and to have faith. He made us all believe in human kindness and compassion again and somehow connected people who never knew of each other.

Luan will finally be laid to rest on Friday the 7th of April at the Gosnell’s Golf Club in Canning Vale, Perth – his second home. The service will be at 11:00am and is open to anyone wishing to pay his or her final respect to this incredible young man. Our hearts are broken with his family, as he leaves some huge prints on all our hearts.

Much love and appreciation,

Susan

(On behalf of the Wright Family)

8 years ago

Mark Tibbles

This donation is provided by the Vines Golf & Country Club Junior Members, some of whom have had the pleasure of playing golf with Luan. We all wish Luan very best wishes!

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good morning everyone, Hope you are all very well! It has been over 3 months now and Luan is getting closer to his next step in treatment. Some great effort has gone into ensuring that his body is in tiptop condition to give him a good chance for success! That is off course, what we are praying for. Luan is still suffering with debilitating nausea and some big vomits, but powers through them so well. He has had a couple of falls (more frequently now), due to his balance center not functioning as good as it could. But all and all, he is doing well – or at least makes it look that way. Thank you to Luan’s mates who comes to visit him every now and then – without your wonderful support it would be such a lonely journey for him as he cant go out of the house much at the moment. We know it isn’t easy for you to see your Champion friend like this, but he is most definitely trying to get better for you all. The lovely Kalgoorlie group has once again fund raised for Luan over the weekend! They even made T shirts with a bar code directly linking funds raised to his Chuffed account! What an awesome community you are! Thank you for raising an incredible $1134 on the weekend that will most definitely help get Luan around to his treatment. Thank you also goes to all Luan’s new supporters, who has kindly donated on Luan’s page. Please keep the wheel turning for Luan. Have a lovely week and I will be sure to keep you all updated with another update next week. Susan (on behalf of the Wright Family)

Good morning everyone,

Hope you are all very well!

It has been over 3 months now and Luan is getting closer to his next step in treatment. Some great effort has gone into ensuring that his body is in tiptop condition to give him a good chance for success! That is off course, what we are praying for.

Luan is still suffering with debilitating nausea and some big vomits, but powers through them so well. He has had a couple of falls (more frequently now), due to his balance center not functioning as good as it could. But all and all, he is doing well – or at least makes it look that way.

Thank you to Luan’s mates who comes to visit him every now and then – without your wonderful support it would be such a lonely journey for him as he cant go out of the house much at the moment. We know it isn’t easy for you to see your Champion friend like this, but he is most definitely trying to get better for you all.

The lovely Kalgoorlie group has once again fund raised for Luan over the weekend! They even made T shirts with a bar code directly linking funds raised to his Chuffed account! What an awesome community you are! Thank you for raising an incredible $1134 on the weekend that will most definitely help get Luan around to his treatment.

Thank you also goes to all Luan’s new supporters, who has kindly donated on Luan’s page. Please keep the wheel turning for Luan.

Have a lovely week and I will be sure to keep you all updated with another update next week.

Susan

(on behalf of the Wright Family)

8 years ago

Caitlyn McGee

I know it’s not much but I also know that every bit of help counts. Good luck with your fight!! I hope the next story I read is about your recovery. You deserve another chance ❤️

8 years ago

Ruth Monck

Today a generous Kalgoorlie-Boulder community has donated a total of $1134.85 to the fund following a sausage sizzle held at Goldfields Art Centre. Our love and prayers to the Wright family.

8 years ago

lila raccanello

Please accept our donation $ 536.00 canteen proceeds $ 150.00 athletes competing at Multi’s $ 135.50 Patricia Peterkin & friends morning tea

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good afternoon everyone! WOW, it feels like ages since we have last sent you an update. Not that things have been settling down – in fact, there has been many fundraising events held for Luan, which is fantastic and continues to blow the Wright Family away! First, and update on Luan: Luan has been so brave over the last couple of weeks. In some ways it is going better with him, but in others not so great. Luan has started experiencing some really uncomfortable hiccups from time to time and some days are filled with nausea and vomiting. But Luan seems to be in a good headspace and soldering on, although most of his days are spent on his bed where he is free from noise, fast movements and where he is comfortable. His family has now done all their homework and has a couple of things to sort out before they can take him for the next part of his treatment plan. In the mean time, they are fully aware that time is of the essence and have started with the best possible home care available, to enable that his body is in the best possible condition before starting his treatment. As we have mentioned before, there are no guarantees but certainly great outcomes from previous patients with similar condition. A couple of weekends ago, the Gosnell’s Golf Club fundraised an entire day, with all contributions going to the Wright Family. For logistical reasons the money could not be transferred into the Chuffed account but an incredible $13 200 were raised for Luan! Luan went along to this day, as long as he was able to, and smiled like a champion with all the boys! This weekend coming, the wonderful Kalgoorlie crowd will be fundraising yet again, and this will help greatly to make sure he gets to his next phase of treatment in the next few weeks. In addition to this, Luan’s great Bro (Ivan Wright) and his work crowd from “IFLY Indoor Sky Diving Perth” have all sponsored their flight hours, to create an awesome price for a raffle, enabling some lucky people, to win a piece of the 8 hours worth of tunnel to be won! How awesome is this! Great effort boys! Thank you again for all your prayers, thoughts, contributions and well wishes. Without this, this journey would have been a very lonely and impossible one! Luan has not given up – nor should we. Please continue to share if you can! Susan (On behalf of the Wright Family)

Good afternoon everyone!

WOW, it feels like ages since we have last sent you an update. Not that things have been settling down – in fact, there has been many fundraising events held for Luan, which is fantastic and continues to blow the Wright Family away!

First, and update on Luan: Luan has been so brave over the last couple of weeks. In some ways it is going better with him, but in others not so great. Luan has started experiencing some really uncomfortable hiccups from time to time and some days are filled with nausea and vomiting. But Luan seems to be in a good headspace and soldering on, although most of his days are spent on his bed where he is free from noise, fast movements and where he is comfortable.

His family has now done all their homework and has a couple of things to sort out before they can take him for the next part of his treatment plan. In the mean time, they are fully aware that time is of the essence and have started with the best possible home care available, to enable that his body is in the best possible condition before starting his treatment. As we have mentioned before, there are no guarantees but certainly great outcomes from previous patients with similar condition.

A couple of weekends ago, the Gosnell’s Golf Club fundraised an entire day, with all contributions going to the Wright Family. For logistical reasons the money could not be transferred into the Chuffed account but an incredible $13 200 were raised for Luan! Luan went along to this day, as long as he was able to, and smiled like a champion with all the boys!

This weekend coming, the wonderful Kalgoorlie crowd will be fundraising yet again, and this will help greatly to make sure he gets to his next phase of treatment in the next few weeks. In addition to this, Luan’s great Bro (Ivan Wright) and his work crowd from “IFLY Indoor Sky Diving Perth” have all sponsored their flight hours, to create an awesome price for a raffle, enabling some lucky people, to win a piece of the 8 hours worth of tunnel to be won! How awesome is this! Great effort boys!

Thank you again for all your prayers, thoughts, contributions and well wishes. Without this, this journey would have been a very lonely and impossible one! Luan has not given up – nor should we. Please continue to share if you can!

Susan

(On behalf of the Wright Family)

8 years ago

Amanda Marley

Hi Luan, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and I really really hope and pray that you get better soon. I hope to see you back at school soon! Stay strong and fight! Love, Lucinda (year 11, 2017).

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

This update was posted two days ago but somehow did not go through to emails. Here with the update again – the fundraising is today! Good evening to all! Just a quick update to let you know that we are kicking off the second part of Luan’s campaign tomorrow! Luan is very excited, but also humbled at the same time, as his friends have organized a Golf Day in his honor, to help him raise the money needed for the next part of his journey: AKA “DESTROY THE MONSTER”!! Even though this does not come with any guarantees, this treatment has great potential, supported by the best evidence currently available for his specific tumor. It, once again, comes at a great expense. How do you compare life with money? We will, sure as nuts, give it a good crack and try to meet Luan halfway to give him the best possible chance!! Should you live in Perth, be sure to keep an eye out for Channel 7 news on Sunday evening, as they have requested to do a follow up interview with Luan, and will do this at the Golf event on Sunday (please keep Luan in your thoughts and prayers for this, as he finds going outside, exposed to noises and sudden movement, extremely stressful as his brain responds by going into “overdrive” due to the over stimulation of his senses). If you don’t have Channel 7 Perth, no worries, I will be sure to upload the link again, so that you can watch. All we can ask is that you do your magic and SHARE Luan’s story once again (which you will note have been updated to reflect his recent surgery). You have been incredibly vital in Luan’s journey thus far! And we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Together we can do this!

This update was posted two days ago but somehow did not go through to emails. Here with the update again – the fundraising is today!

Good evening to all!

Just a quick update to let you know that we are kicking off the second part of Luan’s campaign tomorrow!

Luan is very excited, but also humbled at the same time, as his friends have organized a Golf Day in his honor, to help him raise the money needed for the next part of his journey:

AKA “DESTROY THE MONSTER”!!

Even though this does not come with any guarantees, this treatment has great potential, supported by the best evidence currently available for his specific tumor. It, once again, comes at a great expense.

How do you compare life with money?

We will, sure as nuts, give it a good crack and try to meet Luan halfway to give him the best possible chance!!

Should you live in Perth, be sure to keep an eye out for Channel 7 news on Sunday evening, as they have requested to do a follow up interview with Luan, and will do this at the Golf event on Sunday (please keep Luan in your thoughts and prayers for this, as he finds going outside, exposed to noises and sudden movement, extremely stressful as his brain responds by going into “overdrive” due to the over stimulation of his senses).

If you don’t have Channel 7 Perth, no worries, I will be sure to upload the link again, so that you can watch.

All we can ask is that you do your magic and SHARE Luan’s story once again (which you will note have been updated to reflect his recent surgery). You have been incredibly vital in Luan’s journey thus far! And we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Together we can do this!

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good evening to all! Just a quick update to let you know that we are kicking off the second part of Luan’s campaign tomorrow! Luan is very excited, but also humbled at the same time, as his friends have organized a Golf Day in his honor, to help him raise the money needed for the next part of his journey: AKA “DESTROY THE MONSTER”!! Even though this does not come with any guarantees, the treatment has great potential, supported by the best evidence currently available for his specific tumor. The specialised Oncology treatment is not currently available in Australia, and once again, comes at a great expense. But how do you compare life with money? We will, sure as nuts, give it everything we have got to try to meet Luan halfway and get him to where he needs to go! Should you live in Perth, be sure to keep an eye out for Channel 7 news on Sunday evening, as they have requested to do a follow up interview with Luan, and will do this at the Golf event on Sunday (please keep Luan in your thoughts and prayers for this, as he finds going outside, exposed to noises and sudden movement, extremely stressful as his brain responds by going into “overdrive” due to the over stimulation of his senses and the increased pressure on his brain). If you don’t have Channel 7 Perth, no worries, I will be sure to upload the link again, so that you can watch. All we can ask is that you do your magic and SHARE Luan’s story once again (which you will note have been updated to reflect his recent surgery). You have been incredibly vital in Luan’s journey thus far! And we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Together we can do this!

Good evening to all!

Just a quick update to let you know that we are kicking off the second part of Luan’s campaign tomorrow!

Luan is very excited, but also humbled at the same time, as his friends have organized a Golf Day in his honor, to help him raise the money needed for the next part of his journey:

AKA “DESTROY THE MONSTER”!!

Even though this does not come with any guarantees, the treatment has great potential, supported by the best evidence currently available for his specific tumor. The specialised Oncology treatment is not currently available in Australia, and once again, comes at a great expense.

But how do you compare life with money?

We will, sure as nuts, give it everything we have got to try to meet Luan halfway and get him to where he needs to go!

Should you live in Perth, be sure to keep an eye out for Channel 7 news on Sunday evening, as they have requested to do a follow up interview with Luan, and will do this at the Golf event on Sunday (please keep Luan in your thoughts and prayers for this, as he finds going outside, exposed to noises and sudden movement, extremely stressful as his brain responds by going into “overdrive” due to the over stimulation of his senses and the increased pressure on his brain).

If you don’t have Channel 7 Perth, no worries, I will be sure to upload the link again, so that you can watch.

All we can ask is that you do your magic and SHARE Luan’s story once again (which you will note have been updated to reflect his recent surgery).

You have been incredibly vital in Luan’s journey thus far! And we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Together we can do this!

8 years ago

Robert Brady

Wishing you all the very best and praying for you. Rob, Tash and kids

8 years ago

Robert Brady

Wishing you all the very best and praying for you. Rob, Tash and kids

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

12 February 2017 – UPDATE Good morning everyone, Wow, what a week this has been! The Wright family has been here there and everywhere, trying to meet up with health care workers, see Doctors and Skype specialist overseas, on a daily basis. They have to make a decision regarding Luan’s treatment very fast and will be able to do so after the final Skype consultation on Tuesday. All the options are costly and unfortunately not available locally. Even the Doctors in Perth have advised treatment overseas. With some days being good and some being extraordinarily challenging, it would appear that the Wright family might have found something that is actually associated with evidence of success. It is incredibly costly – but how do you compare cost to life? In the mean time we are continuing to fund raise on every level possible! The Gosnells’ Golf Club has organized a special golf day, in order to fundraise for Luan. So if you are golf phonetic, and happens to reside in Perth – be tempted to come along and join in this day on the 19th of February! Thank you to everyone else, every community and every person, who has organized events to help Luan in his fight for survival (Kalgoorlie rocks!) I know Luan’s surgery is over, and this has bought us valuable time, but please continue to share, as this journey is far from over! And as I know Luan, VERY far from over! Thank you again for your awesome support! God bless you all! Susan (on behalf of the Wright Family)

12 February 2017 – UPDATE

Good morning everyone,

Wow, what a week this has been! The Wright family has been here there and everywhere, trying to meet up with health care workers, see Doctors and Skype specialist overseas, on a daily basis.

They have to make a decision regarding Luan’s treatment very fast and will be able to do so after the final Skype consultation on Tuesday. All the options are costly and unfortunately not available locally. Even the Doctors in Perth have advised treatment overseas. With some days being good and some being extraordinarily challenging, it would appear that the Wright family might have found something that is actually associated with evidence of success. It is incredibly costly – but how do you compare cost to life?

In the mean time we are continuing to fund raise on every level possible! The Gosnells’ Golf Club has organized a special golf day, in order to fundraise for Luan. So if you are golf phonetic, and happens to reside in Perth – be tempted to come along and join in this day on the 19th of February!

Thank you to everyone else, every community and every person, who has organized events to help Luan in his fight for survival (Kalgoorlie rocks!)

I know Luan’s surgery is over, and this has bought us valuable time, but please continue to share, as this journey is far from over! And as I know Luan, VERY far from over!

Thank you again for your awesome support!

God bless you all!

Susan

(on behalf of the Wright Family)

8 years ago

Catherine Raccanello

Thinking of you Luan and your family.

8 years ago

Ruth Monck

From a Kalgoorlie supporter. We are praying for you.

8 years ago

Melinda Brackley

Keep fighting Luan. Mel

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

7 Feb 2017 – Update Luan flew back to Perth on Sunday the 5th of February after spending his 17th birthday in Sydney. On his birthday Luan sounded really great and in his own words said: “I am feeling better every day”. Luan was brave enough to make the best of his time in Sydney, under the circumstance, and to go and meet the famous Bondi Beach Life guards. Even though exhausting, Luan was well geared with his noise cancelling headphones and eye patch to help alleviate his neurological symptoms, and ended up really enjoying this experience. Thank you Australia, South Africa, Africa, America and the UK for making this possible! (Hope I didnt forget someone) The last couple of days, Luan has been struggling with increased anxiety and his eyes remain unchanged. Putting this all in perspective though – Luan has been through allot! He has just been through some pretty intense brain surgery, sometime in ICU, a night or two in Sydney away from his own home and a relatively long and challenging flight back to Perth. Luan remains hopeful that in a couple of days or a few weeks, after all the swelling is gone, his eyes would improve, and we surely pray this with him and his family. For now, the mammoth task of deciding the way forward, the best possible treatment option, the financial implications and the evidence based outcomes of any treatment, remains a reality for the Wright family. Luan isn’t feeling all that great at the moment, and needs all the support and love he can get! Keeping hope alive is of the essence here – and we can all continue to do whatever lies within our God given talents, to help this young man. Whether that is a prayer, a thought, a kind word or a financial contribution – they are all equally as needed! So let’s keep it coming! Luan – we are all in this with you! Keep hope young man! You are a champion! Susan (on behalf of the Wright Family)

7 Feb 2017 – Update

Luan flew back to Perth on Sunday the 5th of February after spending his 17th birthday in Sydney. On his birthday Luan sounded really great and in his own words said: “I am feeling better every day”.

Luan was brave enough to make the best of his time in Sydney, under the circumstance, and to go and meet the famous Bondi Beach Life guards. Even though exhausting, Luan was well geared with his noise cancelling headphones and eye patch to help alleviate his neurological symptoms, and ended up really enjoying this experience.

Thank you Australia, South Africa, Africa, America and the UK for making this possible! (Hope I didnt forget someone)

The last couple of days, Luan has been struggling with increased anxiety and his eyes remain unchanged. Putting this all in perspective though – Luan has been through allot! He has just been through some pretty intense brain surgery, sometime in ICU, a night or two in Sydney away from his own home and a relatively long and challenging flight back to Perth.

Luan remains hopeful that in a couple of days or a few weeks, after all the swelling is gone, his eyes would improve, and we surely pray this with him and his family.

For now, the mammoth task of deciding the way forward, the best possible treatment option, the financial implications and the evidence based outcomes of any treatment, remains a reality for the Wright family. Luan isn’t feeling all that great at the moment, and needs all the support and love he can get! Keeping hope alive is of the essence here – and we can all continue to do whatever lies within our God given talents, to help this young man. Whether that is a prayer, a thought, a kind word or a financial contribution – they are all equally as needed! So let’s keep it coming!

Luan – we are all in this with you! Keep hope young man! You are a champion!

Susan

(on behalf of the Wright Family)

8 years ago

CHRISTOPHER PAINO

get well soon mate …from the oldest Cott junior

8 years ago

Niel Maartens

All the best for you and your family Luan !

8 years ago

Ruth Monck

Dear Luan and family. After an amazing fundraising weekend and awesome support in Kalgoorlie, WA 4th and 5th February including sausage sizzles, car washing and afternoon tea accompanied by local live musician support. We have just donated $2000.00 to your fund (with more to follow). Generous donations from community members eager to show their support, love and prayers with you.

8 years ago

Ruth Monck

Dear Luan and family. After an amazing fundraising weekend and awesome support in Kalgoorlie, WA 4th and 5th February including sausage sizzles, car washing and afternoon tea accompanied by local live musician support. We have just donated $2000.00 to your fund (with more to follow). Generous donations from community members eager to show their support, love and prayers with you.

8 years ago

Claire Ferre

Luan I have every belief that with Charlie in your corner you have the best possible chance of beating this. As the mother of 3 boys myself my heart breaks for you and your family. But your spirit is undeniable, & you’re an inspiration. We are with you ❤

8 years ago

MASATO KITO

Hi, My name is Masato Kito, Eito Kito”s dad, who is a year 10 student of Como golf academy. We are really sorry to hear your situation. We all hope you will get better.

8 years ago

Catherine zhoya

From the wider little athletics family. Good luck!

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Friday 3 February 2017 – Update Yesterday was a long and emotional day for the Wright family. There are so many up’s and down’s on this journey that I think it is impossible to describe all the emotions the Wright family experiences, daily. Luan, Charles and Elna have to constantly make decisions around Luan’s care which may or may not make a difference in his quality of life. Reality: Luan’s surgery went well, under the circumstances, and his young body is in the most perfect condition to tackle any treatment. The family is faced with the reality though, that there still remains a fairly large piece of tumour that could not be removed, and needs to be destroyed somehow. The family is now starting the process of seeking assistance in his further management. Swelling on Luan’s brain (post-surgery) is still quite fresh and it is not yet possible to determine if his eye sight is any better, but we are very hopeful that this would improve in the next week or so. BUT DONT FORGET… LUAN IS A CHAMPION – and he has the support of thousands of people across the world! He is truly a super boy who continues to encourage others and who chooses to be encouraged by others. Loosing hope is not an option for this young man, even though it seems like such a natural thing to do. Luan is truly thankful (and continues to be in awe), of everyone’s support and generosity! People all over the world is sending messages of well wishes and assisting this family with the incredible financial burden of this sudden turn in their lives. We cannot thank you all enough and without your support, Luan would not have had a fighting change. The good news for today: Luan will be celebrating his 17th birthday tomorrow! And guess what – he will be OUT OF HOSPITAL! Yippee!! He will probably be strong enough to fly home next week and start urgent treatment to fight what is left. Dr Charlie Teo has referred the family to some great people who is all working together to find the best way forward for Luan. With a very thankful heart Susan (on behalf of the Wright family)

Friday 3 February 2017 – Update

Yesterday was a long and emotional day for the Wright family. There are so many up’s and down’s on this journey that I think it is impossible to describe all the emotions the Wright family experiences, daily.

Luan, Charles and Elna have to constantly make decisions around Luan’s care which may or may not make a difference in his quality of life.

Reality:

Luan’s surgery went well, under the circumstances, and his young body is in the most perfect condition to tackle any treatment. The family is faced with the reality though, that there still remains a fairly large piece of tumour that could not be removed, and needs to be destroyed somehow. The family is now starting the process of seeking assistance in his further management. Swelling on Luan’s brain (post-surgery) is still quite fresh and it is not yet possible to determine if his eye sight is any better, but we are very hopeful that this would improve in the next week or so.

BUT DONT FORGET…

LUAN IS A CHAMPION – and he has the support of thousands of people across the world!

He is truly a super boy who continues to encourage others and who chooses to be encouraged by others. Loosing hope is not an option for this young man, even though it seems like such a natural thing to do.

Luan is truly thankful (and continues to be in awe), of everyone’s support and generosity! People all over the world is sending messages of well wishes and assisting this family with the incredible financial burden of this sudden turn in their lives. We cannot thank you all enough and without your support, Luan would not have had a fighting change.

The good news for today:

Luan will be celebrating his 17th birthday tomorrow! And guess what – he will be OUT OF HOSPITAL! Yippee!!

He will probably be strong enough to fly home next week and start urgent treatment to fight what is left. Dr Charlie Teo has referred the family to some great people who is all working together to find the best way forward for Luan.

With a very thankful heart

Susan

(on behalf of the Wright family)

8 years ago

Claudia Klaassen

If anyone can do this, Charlie Teo can!!! You will be fine mate! Prayers for a speedy recovery and fully restored eye sight from Claudia Klaassen (Woodvale little athletics club president)

8 years ago

NATALIE FREEMAN

Prayers for you and your family. Good luck with the procedure x

8 years ago

NATALIE FREEMAN

Prayers for you and your family. Good luck with the procedure x

8 years ago

MARTIN Keys

Our neighbours told us about Luan’s challenge, and we’re very happy to help him. Go Luan!! Gail & Martin Keys

8 years ago

Carlene Warrener

Keeping fighting Luan, we are all thinking about you. The Warrener Family.

8 years ago

Carlene Warrener

Keeping fighting Luan, we are all thinking about you. The Warrener Family.

8 years ago

Karen Merrick

my thoughts and prayers are with you all

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Morning everyone A big hello from ET:-) Young Luan is smiling this morning, hanging out for his breakfast! He is doing really well. Just a little reflection A week ago, Elna and Charles told us that Dr Charlie was willing to see Luan and do 100% more than anyone else was able/willing to – to give him a go! With the excitement was the reality that they did not have the financial capacity to make this happenL. A week later, Luan has had his surgery, and we have raised an incredible amount of money, that made this possible! It makes the saying true: “how do you eat an elephant? A bite at a time”! We just needed to start somewhere.. The journey forward is still a long and costly one, but this is a fantastic start! With renewed energy and hope, Luan can start his journey to fight what is left of this tumour. Today’s MRI will give us more information as to what is left to deal with, although the operation went better than expected. In Dr Charlie’s words: “the environment was favourable to operate, and we could take more than expected”. Even though Dr Charlie was really honest about his inability to restore Luan’s vision (due to the location of the tumour and risks involved), even this went better than expected and we are very hopeful that some of his vision will be restored after the swelling goes down. As expected, Luan will have to work hard alongside the physiotherapy team, to restore his power in his legs and arms, but got up and walked this morning! What a trooper! We are so close, but not quite there yet. Please do your magic and continue to share!

Morning everyone

A big hello from ET:-)

Young Luan is smiling this morning, hanging out for his breakfast! He is doing really well.

Just a little reflection

A week ago, Elna and Charles told us that Dr Charlie was willing to see Luan and do 100% more than anyone else was able/willing to – to give him a go!

With the excitement was the reality that they did not have the financial capacity to make this happenL.

A week later, Luan has had his surgery, and we have raised an incredible amount of money, that made this possible! It makes the saying true: “how do you eat an elephant? A bite at a time”! We just needed to start somewhere..

The journey forward is still a long and costly one, but this is a fantastic start! With renewed energy and hope, Luan can start his journey to fight what is left of this tumour. Today’s MRI will give us more information as to what is left to deal with, although the operation went better than expected. In Dr Charlie’s words: “the environment was favourable to operate, and we could take more than expected”.

Even though Dr Charlie was really honest about his inability to restore Luan’s vision (due to the location of the tumour and risks involved), even this went better than expected and we are very hopeful that some of his vision will be restored after the swelling goes down.

As expected, Luan will have to work hard alongside the physiotherapy team, to restore his power in his legs and arms, but got up and walked this morning! What a trooper!

We are so close, but not quite there yet. Please do your magic and continue to share!

8 years ago

Jan Bochat

Praying for you Luan – may God strengthen you and your family

8 years ago

Janet Cooke

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Best wishes. From a friend of Trev and Karen Ruwoldt in the UK.

8 years ago

Nadine Hannaby

Liam, you are receiving the best care in the world with Charlie! My dad would not be here without him, he has saved my dad, 3 times!! Perth neurosurgeons, also would not operate or treat my dad! Please only ever see Charlie for ongoing or future treatment! Best wishes, I hope you get to return to doing all the things you love!

8 years ago

Amanda De Winnaar

Hi Susan. I would like to say thank you very much for keeping us up to date with Luan’s progress, and for the massive effort you are putting in raising the much needed funds for Luan and his family. You are doing an amasing job. Thank youxx

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Hi everyone Just a very quick update. Luan is out of theatre and still waking up slowly, but all went well. I will be able to give you more of an update in the morning. He is currently in ICU but stable and in good spirit. Thank you so much for every prayer, positive thought and word of encouragement! And of course, for your generosity. We have hit the $44000 mark! Only $11000 off our target. I know that there are many fundraising events going on and we are doing everything we can to help! Have a good evening.

Hi everyone

Just a very quick update.

Luan is out of theatre and still waking up slowly, but all went well. I will be able to give you more of an update in the morning.

He is currently in ICU but stable and in good spirit.

Thank you so much for every prayer, positive thought and word of encouragement! And of course, for your generosity. We have hit the $44000 mark! Only $11000 off our target. I know that there are many fundraising events going on and we are doing everything we can to help!

Have a good evening.

8 years ago

Gina Nedeljkovic

Good luck, Luan – may this surgery give you a long and prosperous life ahead. xoxo The Nedeljkovic Family (WA)

8 years ago

Ruth Monck

Luan and family your Kalgoorlie friends are praying and having fundraising events this weekend. God bless.

8 years ago

Donna Geddes

All the best Luan. We are thinking of you. You are a very positive young man and this will help you along the way. Geddes Family (Cooper) Mandurah.

8 years ago

Gerhard en Anita Bredenkamp

Luan we pray for you, for the operation and everyone involved. We also pray for you and your family for the road ahead.

8 years ago

Yani Achiri Yanti

Stay strong Luan Wright. There is always hope and supports for you and your parent.

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good morning everyone, Thank you so much for your donations – we have been given grace until Friday this week to settle the initial out of pocket cost. Even though we have not made the full amount yet, it is still going up which means all your shares are working – please keep it going! Luan is in theatre as we speak! Every prayer, thought, positive vibe and donation is so incredibly important now. Even though Dr Charlie said that this tumor is one of only 20 cases he has done before, we pray for the best outcome for brave Luan. On the way to the airport, I told Luan how people were touched by his story and how his story is bringing a community together – where many people lost hope in humanity, he somehow restored this. He just smiled and thought deaply. He mentioned how he was flooded by well wishes and success stories from other brain tumor survivors, and patients of Dr Charlie – this really gave him the courage to continue on with this difficult journey. I will keep you updated as to how things go. Much love to all! Susan (On behalf of the Wright Family)

Good morning everyone,

Thank you so much for your donations – we have been given grace until Friday this week to settle the initial out of pocket cost. Even though we have not made the full amount yet, it is still going up which means all your shares are working – please keep it going!

Luan is in theatre as we speak! Every prayer, thought, positive vibe and donation is so incredibly important now. Even though Dr Charlie said that this tumor is one of only 20 cases he has done before, we pray for the best outcome for brave Luan.

On the way to the airport, I told Luan how people were touched by his story and how his story is bringing a community together – where many people lost hope in humanity, he somehow restored this. He just smiled and thought deaply. He mentioned how he was flooded by well wishes and success stories from other brain tumor survivors, and patients of Dr Charlie – this really gave him the courage to continue on with this difficult journey.

I will keep you updated as to how things go.

Much love to all!

Susan

(On behalf of the Wright Family)

8 years ago

Ferdinand Nicoletti

All the best, Luan!

8 years ago

Paul Willemse

Sterkte julle

8 years ago

Fitri Madjid

Wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery Luan.

8 years ago

Roger Stoch

Keep on fighting… you can do it!

8 years ago

Emily Degenhardt

Good Luck Luan

8 years ago

Cindy Mayers

Praying for a successful outcome for you all. The Mayers family (friends of Zac Vaughn)

8 years ago

Stacey Stockman

All the best for your surgery Luan! I don’t know you personally but I know your brother from rugby and you live on our street! Praying everything goes well tomorrow! Xo Matt and Stacey Stockman

8 years ago

Nigel & Tewi Webb

Thinking of you and sending our prayers to you and the family Luan.xx Arohanui Rangi & Rena Webb family..Perth

8 years ago

Nigel & Tewi Webb

Your got this G…

8 years ago

Pat Austin

God bless and good luck Luan

8 years ago

Imogen Kingswood

Good luck! No one deserves this. I hope there is a positive outcome ❤️

8 years ago

Karen Ruwoldt

Wishing you all the best for your surgery in Sydney. Donated on here and my husband Trevor Ruwoldt, a work colleague of your dad, has also donated with the FLSmidth collection.

8 years ago

Robert Brandli

From the Whaleback Grumpies

8 years ago

Yolanda Brits

Ons bid vir ‘n suksesvolle operasie en ‘n vinnige herstel. Ons bid vir julle almal.

8 years ago

Yolanda Brits

Ons bid saam julle vir ‘n wonderwerk want ons weet dat ons ‘n Almagtige Lewende God dien.

8 years ago

Wendy Pierre

Praying for a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

8 years ago

Peter McEVoy

Our best wishes for the operation and recovery. See you back on the golf course very soon….

8 years ago

ALicia Lamont

Let’s help Luan – every little bit helps!

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

URGENT UPDATE Hi everyone. Charlie Teo wants to opperate tomorrow! PLEASE PLEASE, if you could just take 5 min and hit the share button again (as I am sure you have done so many times allready), that would be fantastic! We are working hard to get the funds to the Wright family to see this surgery go ahead tomorrow. Thank you for all you assistance! Susan (on behalf of the Wright family)

URGENT UPDATE

Hi everyone. Charlie Teo wants to opperate tomorrow!

PLEASE PLEASE, if you could just take 5 min and hit the share button again (as I am sure you have done so many times allready), that would be fantastic!

We are working hard to get the funds to the Wright family to see this surgery go ahead tomorrow.

Thank you for all you assistance!

Susan (on behalf of the Wright family)

8 years ago

Cindy Carbutt

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

8 years ago

Jenny Lee

Best of luck Elna and to your boy. Not only are you connected through TCC but also Curtin Library. We are all thinking of you all.

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good morning Luan and his parents made it safely to Sydney on the redeye flight – and they are well and truly red-eye now! The flight went really well and we are so thankful of this. Last night, Luan was so excited! Terrified to, I am sure, but he only showed his excitement. They are currently in Dr Teo’s rooms waiting to see him. Oh the anticipation! We have now reached an incredible 66% of our target! Thank you all so much. We are hoping to get the message out to more people today as our hope is to be able to keep Luan in Sydney for his surgery (if that is what Dr Charlie suggests). I will keep you posted. PLEASE DEAR FRIENDS – LETS NAIL THIS TARGET AND KEEP LUAN IN SYDNEY! With thanks in awe!

Good morning

Luan and his parents made it safely to Sydney on the redeye flight – and they are well and truly red-eye now! The flight went really well and we are so thankful of this. Last night, Luan was so excited! Terrified to, I am sure, but he only showed his excitement. They are currently in Dr Teo’s rooms waiting to see him. Oh the anticipation!

We have now reached an incredible 66% of our target! Thank you all so much. We are hoping to get the message out to more people today as our hope is to be able to keep Luan in Sydney for his surgery (if that is what Dr Charlie suggests). I will keep you posted.

PLEASE DEAR FRIENDS – LETS NAIL THIS TARGET AND KEEP LUAN IN SYDNEY!

With thanks in awe!

8 years ago

Willem de Klerk

Baie sterkte – De Klerks, Rockingham, Perth, Western Australia

8 years ago

Tandy, Sean and kids Ansara

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Best of luck from the Ansara Family

8 years ago

Frances Slabber

Luan, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We serve an awesome God and just know that you are in the palm of His hands

8 years ago

Liezl Pienaar

All the best for your operation. You and your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers

8 years ago

Anna Germinario

Best wishes from Sellwood Family

8 years ago

T&R Deale

Blessings Luan and family!

8 years ago

Cindy Mostert

Be brave young man, have faith for GOD is almighty and He will guide the eyes and hands of the surgeons and carers. You are in the best hands possible. Our prayers united are as powerful as our faith in our heavenly father. God bless you and your family.

8 years ago

Cindy Mostert

Be brave young man, have faith for GOD is almighty and He will guide the eyes and hands of the surgeons and carers. You are in the best hands possible. Our prayers united are as powerful as our faith in our heavenly father. God bless you and your family.

8 years ago

Brian Pearcey

Please read the statement from this young person and support if you are able to, Don’t forget to share amongst your friends.

8 years ago

Amanda De Winnaar

Baie baie sterkte julle. Bly sterk en positief. Baiebaie liefde.

8 years ago

Judy Quy

My thoughts are with you Luan and family…. Stay positive and very best of luck to you x

8 years ago

Amanda De Winnaar

Baie baie sterkte julle. Bly sterk en positief. Baiebaie liefde.

8 years ago

Christopher Newman

Good luck guys! I have seen Charlie Teo an a 2011 Australian Story interview and QANDA. He is an incredible man and I am sure you are in the best hands possible.

8 years ago

Wendy Scafidas

Praying for complete healing and strength for the road leading to it.

8 years ago

david tuckwell

Best of luck guys

8 years ago

Peter Coghlan

Hope life gives you peace again God be with you Pete Author of “in the blink of an eye ” Not much but i am still getting over my brain injury too ! Pete coghlan CVI

8 years ago

Justin Liu

My prayer is with you. God bless.

8 years ago

Yolanda Brits

We pray for a miracle, complete recovery.

8 years ago

Yolanda Brits

You and your whole family is in our hearts and in our prayers.

8 years ago

Karin Conradie

Just paying it forward… I’ve been blessed by someone in your family, so I’m just passing on this blessing! All the best Luan. Will keep you in our prayers.

8 years ago

Troy Morris

Get well soon mate. Troy – Harrisdalian.

8 years ago

Meryn O’Shea

We went through something similar with our son. Best wishes and hope all goes well. Mike and Meryn

8 years ago

Brenda Fermnandez

God bless Luan! We are praying for you!

8 years ago

Cindy Scholtz

Our family will be praying for you Luan. Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery

8 years ago

Kieran Howden

Best wishes to you all. We send love and strength…tackle it one day at a time

8 years ago

Colleen Lovell

Praying for a successful result Luan. We have great faith in Dr Charlie Teo.

8 years ago

Elmarie Jansen van Rensburg

I pray that you will be able to raise the money needed and that Luan will make a full recovery. I wish I could give more.

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good morning everyone! WOW! After last night’s 7 News program, we have had a flood of lovely messages and people opening their hearts. Luan was exhausted after a very busy day, but so incredibly grateful when he saw his story and how people responded to this (he was so nervous about the interview, but did it so well). If you have a moment, have a look in the West Australian (P.18) for a little article about Luan’s story. Today the Wright family is preparing their journey to Sydney (midnight tonight), and the very uncertain road ahead. The flight in itself has its difficulties with Luan’s senses being over stimulated at the moment, making his hearing extremely sensitive. There for, with noise cancelling headphones, and the medication he needs, we pray for a good flight and energy to push through a very long day. We will continue to keep you updated from here on forward. It may not be every day – but at least once a week. Thank each and every one of you, for your incredible support and donations. Please keep sharing Luan’s story, as we are not quite there yet, but we know we can do this! Special thanks to Geof Parry from 7 News who did an incredible job with the interview and who made Luan feel so at ease and comfortable. Susan (on behalf of the Wright family) Links to the news program for incase you have missed it: https://www.facebook.com/7NewsPerth/videos/10154383306049072/

Good morning everyone!

WOW! After last night’s 7 News program, we have had a flood of lovely messages and people opening their hearts. Luan was exhausted after a very busy day, but so incredibly grateful when he saw his story and how people responded to this (he was so nervous about the interview, but did it so well). If you have a moment, have a look in the West Australian (P.18) for a little article about Luan’s story.

Today the Wright family is preparing their journey to Sydney (midnight tonight), and the very uncertain road ahead. The flight in itself has its difficulties with Luan’s senses being over stimulated at the moment, making his hearing extremely sensitive. There for, with noise cancelling headphones, and the medication he needs, we pray for a good flight and energy to push through a very long day.

We will continue to keep you updated from here on forward. It may not be every day – but at least once a week.

Thank each and every one of you, for your incredible support and donations. Please keep sharing Luan’s story, as we are not quite there yet, but we know we can do this!

Special thanks to Geof Parry from 7 News who did an incredible job with the interview and who made Luan feel so at ease and comfortable.

Susan

(on behalf of the Wright family)

Links to the news program for incase you have missed it:

https://www.facebook.com/7NewsPerth/videos/10154383306049072/

8 years ago

Donovan Broughton

I’m sure your parents love you just as much as I love my son. I will pray that God will give you the Miracle we all hope for. Wees rustig en vertrou in God, Hy is ALTYD in beheer.

8 years ago

Sarah Webster

heartbreaking

8 years ago

Martin Gray

Sterkte Luna en familie.

8 years ago

Maria Travers

Keep fighting – Travers family (UK)

8 years ago

Kath Hannam

A friend in Kalgoorlie shared your story on Facebook. We wish you the best of luck x

8 years ago

Cleave Hubon

God bless and good luck ,

8 years ago

Trang Huynh

My thoughts and prayers are with you Luan, hope to see you back scrubbing dishes soon!

8 years ago

Lorette DeBeer

Sterkte vir julle almal

8 years ago

Yolandi van der Merwe

Baie sterkte Luan. Ons gebed vir jou en jou gesin is dat God julle styf sal vashou. Hou julle oë gerig op Hom. By God is NIKS onmoontlik nie.

8 years ago

Esme-Joan Redpath

My prayers are with you and your family

8 years ago

Esme-Joan Redpath

My prayers are with you and your family

8 years ago

john brady

my son adam brady played luan last year in a junior matchplay event and luan won.we hope he can win this battle and have a quick recovery.GOD BLESS

8 years ago

Karen Hajigabriel

Good Luck Luan!

8 years ago

Marelize & Gerhard Lourens

Love julle so baie!! Sterkte Luantjie!!

8 years ago

Samantha Vallet

Thinking and praying for you, Luan.

8 years ago

Catherine Campbell

Wishing you a successful surgery and hoping you can get back to school very soon. I have a granddaughter starting year 12 and I would hope if she were in your position people would help her.All the very best to all your family at this worrying time. Sending you positive thoughts.

8 years ago

Marlena Burling

Best wishes to you and your family Luan.

8 years ago

Penny Hutchinson

Wishing you all the very best.

8 years ago

Toni Twomey

Wishing you a very speedy recovery. Good luck to you and your family.

8 years ago

Josh Welch

Luan and family, wishing you all the best for the operation and recovery. Hope you’re back on the course very soon!

8 years ago

Jo Ogden

Keep fighting Luan, you’ve got the best surgeon in the world in your corner.

8 years ago

Morris Newton

United we stand!, our thoughts are with you. The Newton Family.

8 years ago

Melissa Taylor

Good luck…all our love and support xx

8 years ago

Michael Innes

Wishing you all the best with your recovery and return to golf!

8 years ago

Ann Edwards

Sterkte. Ons bid vir jou.

8 years ago

Azer Pehlic

Bro,keep strong,we will have a round of golf very soon

8 years ago

Jennifer Bransby

Wishing you all the very best for a positive outcome following surgery. Sending love and prayers your way.

8 years ago

Paul Barclay

God be with you all, receive His mercy and grace

8 years ago

Shannon Ball

Best of luck with the surgery, our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

8 years ago

Naomie Brits

Liefste Luan, Jy is die mooiste kind binne en buite. Ons is baie lief vir jou en bid elke dag vir jou. Liefste Elna my maatjie, julle gaan die fight wen. Ons sal vannaand Channel 7 News kyk. Lief vir julle en mis julle so baie.

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good morning It has been a big morning for Luan! He was the “non playing Team Captain” for his team who played their first Golf game for this season. Even though Luan could not play, the team ended up winning this one for him:-). Also, Luan and his parents endured a interview with Channel 7 News as well as the West Australian. Luan’s story will be aired tonight on Channel 7 directly after the tennis. And his story will be published in tomorrow’s edition of the West Australian newspaper. Please ask everyone you know to watch and to share. Thank you all so very much for your incredible support! Susan (On behalf of the Wright Family)

Good morning

It has been a big morning for Luan! He was the “non playing Team Captain” for his team who played their first Golf game for this season. Even though Luan could not play, the team ended up winning this one for him:-).

Also, Luan and his parents endured a interview with Channel 7 News as well as the West Australian. Luan’s story will be aired tonight on Channel 7 directly after the tennis. And his story will be published in tomorrow’s edition of the West Australian newspaper.

Please ask everyone you know to watch and to share.

Thank you all so very much for your incredible support!

Susan

(On behalf of the Wright Family)

8 years ago

Francine Preston

All the best Luan, I hope the surgery goes well. You are one of Como’s gentlemen. Good luck.

8 years ago

Anna Schrade

Baie sterkte, remember God can move mountains. Ons bid vir julle.

8 years ago

Simon and Amanda Phillips

We have had our own journey with our son , Ben , who was 17 and 1 day after graduating year 12 had a massive bleed in the brain . ICU and HDU at SCGH for 1 month … fought for life and survived Neuro surgeon was Mr Honeybul who works alongside Mr Lam . All the best .. for next week , sincerely , from one family to another .. we know what your going through .

8 years ago

Abraham Vermeulen

Please support and pray for our cousin in need

8 years ago

Karin Nel

All the very best

8 years ago

Patricia Makins

Dear Facebook friends, this young 16 year old Perth boy needs our help!

8 years ago

Joanne Jones

Good luck Luan xxx

8 years ago

Tammy Burlile

I’m praying for you all! My dad beat cancer, my positive prayers and energy are headed to you now! Tammy Burlile

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good morning everyone, This morning we have reached more than 30% of our target! Allthough Luan is generally quite these days, when asked how this made him feel and what he would like to say to you all his words were: “I really appreciate everyone’s openess of heart, towards me, even if you dont know me. I really need the surgery quickly, so just want to say a big thank you to everyone for your help and your kindness, I appreciate it very much”. We have had an incredible amount of views allready (3454) and could not have dont this without you. Thank you so so much for your support, each share, each donation and each comment! It is so humbling to see people’s generosity. Thank you also for the schools, churches and every other organisation who was willing to share Luan’s story on their websites and newsletters! You are all awesome!

Good morning everyone,

This morning we have reached more than 30% of our target!

Allthough Luan is generally quite these days, when asked how this made him feel and what he would like to say to you all his words were:

“I really appreciate everyone’s openess of heart, towards me, even if you dont know me. I really need the surgery quickly, so just want to say a big thank you to everyone for your help and your kindness, I appreciate it very much”.

We have had an incredible amount of views allready (3454) and could not have dont this without you. Thank you so so much for your support, each share, each donation and each comment! It is so humbling to see people’s generosity. Thank you also for the schools, churches and every other organisation who was willing to share Luan’s story on their websites and newsletters!

You are all awesome!

8 years ago

Amy Sirett

Get well soon Luan, from the Kirks

8 years ago

Andrea Bilich

Good Luck my darling boy ❤❤❤

8 years ago

Andrea Morris

All the best Luan Together we will be your strength when you need a bit extra Let’s smash this disease God bless

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Luan you are such a brave young man. We are standing in the gap for you

8 years ago

Karel Landman

A matter of life and death – choose life and donate please!

8 years ago

Catherine McGuinness

Wishing you all the best – our thoughts and prayers are with you… we have such respect for Chalie Theo – you are in the best hands xx

8 years ago

Bronwyne Ponniah

Hold on Luan , have hope. You are stronger than you ever realized, and there are so many people who are praying for your recovery. We are in this fight with you, even if you don’t know us; we are surrounding you with love and strength and prayer. God bless you. Bron

8 years ago

Marlise Lasevicius

Baie sterket ! Ons glo en vertrou dat dit baie goed sal gaan. Dink elke oomblik aan julle. Liefde xxx

8 years ago

Anri Johns

Good luck Luan!

8 years ago

Cornell Greyling

Hang in there Luan – we will get you there mate! Just a little bit to go!

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good morning everyone Just a quick update: Thank you so much for your continued support and sharing Luan’s story. We have reached 20% of our target in 24 hours and we do believe that with your continued support, we can get Luan’s surgery done! Things have been moving really fast for Luan in the last couple of days – unfortunately his symptoms are also becoming more severe, very fast. We are praying for a good flight to Sydney late on Monday night, in order to see Prof. Charlie Teo early Tuesday morning. Luan really suffers when traveling, with severe anxiety and the pressure on his brain that causes many involuntary movements, which is terrifying for such a young, normally healthy young man. But he is such a brave young man and if asked would say: “I am ok, thank you”. Luan’s parents and big bro are hanging on and staying positive and seeing your generosity, and reading your comments, gives them the strength they need in times that they feel so helpless. Please continue to share Luan’s story with all your wonderful family and friends – please remember that even if people cant donate, if they just share, it is bound to get to someone who would be able to 🙂 God bless you all! Susan (on behalf of the Wright Family)

Good morning everyone

Just a quick update:

Thank you so much for your continued support and sharing Luan’s story. We have reached 20% of our target in 24 hours and we do believe that with your continued support, we can get Luan’s surgery done!

Things have been moving really fast for Luan in the last couple of days – unfortunately his symptoms are also becoming more severe, very fast. We are praying for a good flight to Sydney late on Monday night, in order to see Prof. Charlie Teo early Tuesday morning. Luan really suffers when traveling, with severe anxiety and the pressure on his brain that causes many involuntary movements, which is terrifying for such a young, normally healthy young man. But he is such a brave young man and if asked would say: “I am ok, thank you”.

Luan’s parents and big bro are hanging on and staying positive and seeing your generosity, and reading your comments, gives them the strength they need in times that they feel so helpless.

Please continue to share Luan’s story with all your wonderful family and friends – please remember that even if people cant donate, if they just share, it is bound to get to someone who would be able to 🙂

God bless you all!

Susan

(on behalf of the Wright Family)

8 years ago

Katelyn Stynes

Praying for you.

8 years ago

Gemma Johnson

Praying for complete healing. Nothing is impossible with Jesus!

8 years ago

Gemma Johnson

Praying for complete healing. Nothing is impossible with Jesus!

8 years ago

sarah mcmaster

wishing you a speedy recovery mate x

8 years ago

Heleen Cawood

Good luck seun, ek bid vi jou, my mom also had a brain tumour when we were kids but we didn’t have the opportunity to save her but now we have with u❤️❤️❤️

8 years ago

Heleen Cawood

Good luck seun, ek bid vi jou, my mom also had a brain tumour when we were kids but we didn’t have the opportunity to save her but now we have with u❤️❤️❤️

8 years ago

Cathie and Steve Fraser

All the best for you all on this very difficult journey…

8 years ago

Tony McCreanor

To Luan, hope you get better, from Zara Dear Luan, good luck, from Tyler Never lose hope, fight hard, your song is not over yet. Sending love and strength. Good luck, love Zofia and Tony.

8 years ago

Henriette van den Heever

I don’t know you personally but a year ago we were fighting to save my friend Amanda Grobbelaar and I am forever grateful that she was saved. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. xxx

8 years ago

Cornel Visagie

Keep the faith Luan & family! God is with you all the way. You are in our prayers in thoughts. Lots of love from us

8 years ago

Mark Dellit

You got this bro!

8 years ago

Amanda Rowe

Wishing you all the best for the surgery Luan. I heard of your campaign through a FB friend. We named our son Charlie after Dr Charlie Teo – as he gives hope when others say theres nothing more they can do. We’ll be sure to keep you in our prayers xx

8 years ago

Jo Woodfield

Good luck Luan honey. Love Jo

8 years ago

Maria Horn

Good luck Luan! We trust the outcome will be very successful!

8 years ago

Sonja Cornelissen-Botha

Praying for you, Luan! Botha family in California!

8 years ago

Joshua Cassidy

Hope all goes well for you!!!

8 years ago

Edyta Brak

Get well Luan!

8 years ago

Susan Greyling

Good morning everyone Today we are in absolute awe about people’s generosity. Even in their own circumstances, they are willing to donate and share to help give Luan a fighting chance! This is a clip of Dr Charlie Teo, the brave surgeon who is willing to give Luan a chance. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please keep sharing wide and far! We can do this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeC4dHVMCfU&feature=youtu.be Feel free to keep the comments coming – Luan can read these and it keeps him strong! May you all be blessed. The Wright Family

Good morning everyone

Today we are in absolute awe about people’s generosity. Even in their own circumstances, they are willing to donate and share to help give Luan a fighting chance!

This is a clip of Dr Charlie Teo, the brave surgeon who is willing to give Luan a chance.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please keep sharing wide and far! We can do this!

Feel free to keep the comments coming – Luan can read these and it keeps him strong!

May you all be blessed.

The Wright Family

8 years ago

Kathy Stawarz

Dr Charlie Teo operated not long ago on my brother getting 95% of his tumour out. This has helped him with symptoms and is now getting chemo to stop what is left. Like you no one in Perth wanted to operate! You are in great hand with Teo and his team. Wishing you a speedy recovery after the op:)

8 years ago

Rob and Rob Nelson

All the best to you and your family. We hope you have s full and exciting life ahead.

8 years ago

Peter Cameron

Good luck mate, you’ll be back on the golf course in no time I’m sure.

8 years ago

Patricia Mitchell

Wishing the best outcome for Luan!

8 years ago

Marguerite Harvey

Sending love and guardian angels your way

8 years ago

Marguerite Harvey

Sending love and guardian angels your way

8 years ago

Arendene Du Plessis

God is good all the time and all the time God is good

8 years ago

Elizabeth Prime

Charlie Teo is the best, good luck.

8 years ago

Myra Book

Hi Luan; my love, hopes and thoughts are with you young man! Get well quick! Myra

8 years ago

Natalie Arrindell

Hope it all turns out well for you Luan. We are so sorry to hear what has happened to you. Will be including you and your family in our prayers. From Marcus Arrindell and family.

8 years ago

Patience Svosv

Get well soon, I wish you the best

8 years ago

Lee Hill

Hope you get well soon xx

8 years ago

Theresa Bosman

I’ll pray for a good health and wisdom for your surgeon.

8 years ago

Sun-Marie Meiring

Please help this young man who has his whole life ahead of him

8 years ago

Sun-Marie Meiring

Please help this young man who has his whole life ahead of him

8 years ago

Andrew Walford

Good luck mate

8 years ago

Adriana Botha

You and your family are in our prayers.

8 years ago

Adriana Botha

You and your family are in our prayers.

8 years ago

Neil Coetzer

Good luck Luan! Megan and I are both thinking of you and your family!

8 years ago

Jennifer Ward

I will be praying for a miracle Luan, God is more than able. Mrs Ward

8 years ago

Jaco Ungerer

Best of luck Luan!

8 years ago

Tracey Goldhawk

I tenner Luan from GBC. What a gorgeous kid. Pati fir you and your family Luan, may God give you all the strength and faith to get through this and may He bless all the doctors and staff who care for you. Xxx

8 years ago

Sunette Odendal

As an Oncology nurse I know how you must feel. Good luck an our prayers will be with you. The Odendal and Jansen Van Rensburg family

8 years ago

Maryke Botes

Baie sterkte, Luan!

8 years ago

Wright Family

Elna Wright