My daughter Chantelle was first diagnosed in August 2025 with Aplastic Anaemia. The same week Chantelle was diagnosed she was offered her dream job with Virgin Australia as cabin crew. This dream was put on hold.
Chantelle received extensive treatment in hospital and was in full remission by January 2026. We were so excited and she was ready to start her journey again with Virgin.
This dream faded quickly after she was taken off some of her medication, and within 2 months had relapsed. 2 weeks ago we found out she needs a Bond Marrow transplant.
I promised Chantelle last year that if she ever needed a transplant I would shave my head and raise money for bone marrow failure research, so I have teamed up with Maddie Riewoldt's Vision as my chose charity to help raise money to find a cure to this very disease.
Any support big or small is appreciated.
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Maddie Riewoldt's Vision
My vision is a brighter future for patients living with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes.
I am supporting Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision to fund vital research and provide support for patients living with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and their families. Approximately 160 Australians are diagnosed with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes each year.
Distressingly, most of them are children and young adults, and 50% will not survive. Thousands more are living with ongoing complex health issues. By supporting my fundraiser, you're helping power the incredible research that will unlock better treatments and cures for people living with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and ensure they can access the support they need.
Please support me to reach my donation goal and together, we will #FightLikeMaddie!
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
Thank you to my Sponsors
$2.04k
Jarlam Australia
$1.04k
Christina Li
Big hug from Christina and Eric
$529
Solahart Eastern Ranges
Great Charity, well done for sticking your hand up.
$520
Rachel Wang
hope Chantelle get well soon!!
$318.90
Jo-anne & John
Go well team Chantelle & Michelle. Big love from the in-laws xx
$267.25
Peter Jubber
$267.25
Pam & Maria
Chantelle wishing you strength for the hard days, courage for the uncertain moments and hope that carries you through every step of this challenging time in your life. May this transplant bring you complete healing, renewed health and a smooth and FULL recovery. Sending all our love & Support to all of you but most especially to you Chantelle
$267.25
Sean Maguire
Good on you Michelle - i shaved my head in Covid and I was scary looking so won't be doing that again :-). You won't be I'm sure. Good luck to you and Chantelle- we are thinking about you guys.
$261.25
Charlie Wilson
Temu wigs inbound 😝
$250
Darren Jenkins
$250
Mark Brogan
$215
Mark Rawolle
$210.20
John Giannetti
Sending all our love & best wishes to Chantelle
$210.20
Appleby Real Estate
$200
Sarah Haley
Wishing you all the best for a full recovery Xx
$200
F&d O’connor
What a superstar mum!! well done Michelle. Thinking of you all, you’ve got this Chantelle 💪 love Kaz x
$200
Jennifer Tampion
Sending all our love & best wishes to Chantelle. Thinking of you all x Jen, Jason, Mitchell & Ashlynn Tampion
$200
Peliza Chheang
Lots of love!!! ❤️
$162.75
Brianna Xx
lots of love to the lanigan family xoxo
$162.75
Tomada Family
$162.75
Andy And Hillary
You go SUPERMUM! All our love and support always xx
$162.75
Leanne Ralston
Thinking of you all and praying for Chantelle. Love Leanne (Lily’s mum)
$150
Ellen Webb
Sending lots of love. Hope to hear Chantelle recovers well from transplant.
$150
Neha Liyanage’s Family ❤️❤️❤️
sending so much love xxx
$150
Bub
I want to see a full zero shave!
$132.65
Mitch Tampion
Sending my best wishes to you Chantelle
$106.12
Josh & Meghan
Sending our love to Chantelle xx
$106.12
Josh Davies
$106.12
Lizzy Garrett
It’s not huge but hoping that every little bit makes the difference Chantelle needs xx
$106.12
Mia
you ladies are so inspiring, lots of love xoxo
$106.12
The Rawnsley’s
Love and Big hugs to you all. Stay Strong, you’ve got this Xx
$106.12
Tammy Mccrary
$106.12
Anonymous
Kind regards 💕
$106.12
Simon Rose
Thinking of you all and stay strong! Xx
$106.12
Cubic Products
Good on you Michelle from all at Cubic Products
$106.12
Julie & Brian Evans
Keep on keeping on! Bless you all!
$106.12
Roller Doors And More
$106.12
Dave N Lyd
Sending love and strength your way. You guys have got this. Looking forward to rubbing your head. xo
$106.12
Jo Ellis
Sending you all our love. Chantelle - you come from a line of strong women so we are sure you’ll lick this in the butt. Michelle - sad you’ll be shaving your beautiful hair but what a wonderful thing to do to support your girl Love Jo, Eloise and Lexie
$106.12
Hitchins Family
Love and support to you, Chantelle and all the family xxx
$106.12
Will Hillis And Sophie / Lucy
Bigs hugs to the Lanigan’s Love Will, Sophie and Lucy
$106.12
Anniya
$106.12
Larissa Milne
$106.12
Carmel & Tony Lanigan
$106.12
Maureen & Mike Russell
Thinking if Chantelle and wishing her well
$106.12
Tripp Family
With Love the Tripp family
$106.12
Carmen P
Sending lots of love ❤️
$103.72
Leah Lanigan
Proud of you. Your an amazing Mumma. Xx
$80.96
Alannah Roberts
💖
$80.96
Rory Finnen
$65.39
Michael Holding
$54.84
Jodie Ross
Sending all my love to Chantelle. X
$54.84
Maddison Frederiksen
$54.84
Kirsten Leitch
$54.84
Carrie, Chris, Parker And Quinn
Thinking of you all 💜
$54.84
Felicity
Much love to you all.
$54.84
Ros Holding
Michelle, you are a devoted mum. Hugs to Chantelle who is one tough girl! 💪 ❤️
$54.84
Annerley Phelan
$54.84
Maxine Gould
Thinking of you all x
$54.84
Penny Tripp
Thinking of you all xx
$54.84
Jacq Wilson
We love you guys xxx
$54.84
The Barrot Family
Sending our love ❤️
$54.84
Pauline & Darryl
Sending our love. 🩷 xx
$54.84
Jake Lynch
$54.84
Anonymous
$54.84
Lilly
$54.84
Sarah Wiggs
Thinking of you all xo
$54.84
Dionne Chan
$54.84
Dulansa Pothupitiyage
$54.84
Annie Koopmans
Lots of love, Annie and Mark
$54.84
Anonymous
Hang in there and know you are loved
$54.84
Cath Andrew
We haven’t seen each other since school but I’ve loved being connected on Facebook. Wishing Chantelle all the best for this next challenge, she and Harvey are lucky to have such an awesome Mum in their corner. Sending love x
$54
Anonymous
$53.64
Kylie C
Thinking of you all and stay strong xx
$53.64
Craig, Amy & Boys
Good on you Michelle, a very worthy cause!
$50
Vanness
Stay strong❤️
$50
Lily
Sending lots of love ❤️
$50
Whm Partners
$50
Anonymous
Get well soon angel !! God bless you
$50
Jemma
Lots of love Chantelle xx
$44.71
Millie Schabel
Hey Michelle it’s Millie I love chantelle and your whole family. I know it’s been a very tough time for you all. You all are so supportive and brave. Best wishes
$40
Hawking Family
$33.87
Ciara Delaney
sending so so so much love 🩵🩵🩵
$33.87
Janae
$33.87
Rasitha Pramadige
Stay Strong ❤️
$30
Armin Ahmadian
$29.58
Joel Richards
Sending all my love - J ❤️
$29
Anonymous
$28.43
Antonia
Lots of Love, Chantelle 🫶
$28.43
Arabella Lowe
$28.43
Angela Rametta
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Chantelle is a fighter & will overcome this. Love & hugs 💖🤗
$28.43
Grace Higgins
$28.43
Alicia Robinson
Sending so much love 🩵🩵
$28.43
Natalie Broadbent
$28.43
Lee Elliott
Stay strong
$28.43
Shariya Shaban
$28.43
Anonymous
$28.43
Smoothdrive Automotive Services
Hope all goes well Michelle
$28.43
Shelley Demarco
🙏💜
$28.43
Vicki Mathers
You got this!
$28.43
Anonymous
$28.43
Andrea J
Shave away legend, best wishes for your beautiful girls recovery xx
$27.83
Rodia Diamantidis
Sending my love to you all and a speedy recovery for Chantelle 💕
$25
Kami
Lots of love for Mother Michelle 💗💗💗🙌🙌🙌
$25
Georgia Hardie
$25
Bree
Sending my love xx
$23.50
Jane Wasley
So sorry to read this Michelle
$23.50
Lauren Cerra
$23.50
Milla
$23.50
Jade Grybas
Sending so much love 💜💜💜
$23.50
Holly Power
Chantelle you’re such a strong & beautiful girl, thinking of you during this difficult time x
$23.50
Natasha Maddion
Sending our positive vibes to u all xx hope u reach your goal xx
$23.02
Anonymous
$20
Mikey
$20
Zane
$20
Lilli Sampson-smith
such a beautiful cause , keep fighting and wish you nothing but the best for your recovery 💖💖
$20
Jade Bongiorno
Wishing you all the best, Chantelle 💜
$20
Ishaan Grover
$20
Anonymous
$17.66
Atsuki Sato
$15
Ella Davies
sending you all so much love xx
$11.80
Tori Stone
$11.80
Holly Smith
Good luck Michelle! Love Holly❤️
$11.80
Addison
$11.80
Ebony Ireland
$11.56
Anonymous
$10
Connor Weetman
I don’t know your daughter at all but reading what she’s been through and currently going through and I know 10$ isn’t a lot but I thought anything counts! You guys will get through it!!
$10
Anonymous
sending so much love xx
$10
Michelle, after years of your unwavering support, it's our turn. The love and fight you have for Chantelle is everything — we're with you both every step of the way. Go Chantelle! 💙