Meet Ryder - The real fighter in all of this. 🥊
Ryder's story hits close to home. His mom, Kelly, was part of my staff at Inspirations Paint Gregory Hills, awaiting the completion of their family of four with this handsome young boy. But life took a cruel turn. Just when Kelly was due to return to work, Ryder, this little legend, faced a devastating diagnosis - brain cancer.
I can't even begin to imagine what the Montgomery family has endured since that day. Ryder's life became a rollercoaster, in and out of the hospital, battling aggressive chemotherapy and surgeries. Their world turned upside down, with a prognosis that no family should ever have to hear.
Ryder's fight is personal to me. On 3rd November, I'll be stepping into the ring to raise funds for Camp Quality, a children's cancer charity that's been supporting the Montgomerys through this painful journey.
I'm fighting for Ryder and all the kids like him. My goal is to raise as much as we can and bring awareness to Camp Quality's mission. To my friends, family, and colleagues, I hope you can make it to my fight. But if not, please consider donating to Camp Quality via this link: https://fundraise.campquality.org.au/fundraisers/BenIlacqua
Every dollar counts and together, we can make a difference. 🙏
@Ryder the ATRT Brain Tumour Fighter