Brock is just twelve years old—a boy who should have been worrying about school, friends, and the simple joys of childhood. He was living a normal, happy life when everything changed without warning.
On December 9, 2019, Brock began showing signs that something wasn’t right. Bruises appeared on his body without explanation. He became increasingly tired, struggling with a lethargy that no amount of rest could fix. Concerned, his parents took him for a blood test, hoping for answers—and reassurance.
Instead, that single test set off a chain of events that would turn their world upside down.
Brock was rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital and soon after transferred to Perth Children’s Hospital, where further testing revealed the devastating truth. Brock had been diagnosed with Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)—a rare and aggressive form of blood and bone marrow cancer. The disease causes the body to produce large numbers of abnormal blood cells, crowding out healthy ones and leaving the immune system dangerously compromised.
In a matter of days, Brock went from being a healthy, energetic boy to a child facing the fight of his life.
The road ahead is long and overwhelming. Brock’s treatment requires him to spend extended periods inside Perth Children’s Hospital over the coming months. The therapies involved are intense, with side effects that will place enormous physical strain on his young body. Fatigue, pain, nausea, and isolation are now part of his daily reality. Beyond the physical toll, the emotional weight of cancer—fear, uncertainty, and loss of normal life—rests heavily on Brock’s shoulders.
No child should have to carry that burden.
Like all parents, Brock’s mum and dad want nothing more than to be by his side—every hour, every day—offering comfort, reassurance, and strength when he needs it most. Their presence is not just emotional support; it is an essential part of Brock’s healing. A familiar voice, a hand to hold, a parent sitting beside his hospital bed—these moments matter more than words can express.
But being there for Brock comes at a cost.
The reality of long-term hospital treatment brings with it an overwhelming financial strain. Travel to and from the hospital, daily parking fees, medical expenses not fully covered, and the ongoing cost of living all continue—while work hours are reduced or put on hold entirely. At the same time, the needs of Brock’s immediate family do not disappear. Bills must still be paid. Groceries still need to be bought. Life outside the hospital does not pause, even when everything inside it feels frozen.
For Brock’s parents, the choice is clear. No matter the cost, no matter the sacrifice, they will do whatever it takes for their son. They will sit beside him through the hardest days. They will stay strong when he feels afraid. They will be there when treatment is painful, when nights are long, and when hope feels fragile.
But they should not have to face this alone.
This is where compassion from the community can make a real and lasting difference. By easing the financial burden placed on Brock’s family, we give them something invaluable: time. Time to be present. Time to support Brock emotionally. Time to focus on what truly matters—helping their son fight this terrible disease with love, stability, and strength.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps relieve a portion of that weight. It helps cover the practical costs that pile up during long hospital stays. It allows Brock’s parents to worry less about expenses and more about holding their child’s hand, listening to his fears, and celebrating even the smallest victories.
Cancer takes so much from a child—energy, freedom, certainty. But it does not have to take away the security of family support.
Brock is facing a battle no twelve-year-old should ever have to fight. Yet he is not facing it alone. With the support of friends, family, and a caring community, his parents can continue to give him what he needs most: unwavering love, comfort, and the knowledge that he is surrounded by people who believe in him.
A simple act of generosity can help keep a family together during the hardest chapter of their lives.
Together, we can help Brock’s parents stay by his side—where they belong—while he fights for his future.
