COMFORT IN RFAC CARE (CONTINUED) COMMUNITY

When a family or individual's life is thrown into utter turmoil because of life-limiting medical conditions, sickness, sudden death, or disability, carrying on with everyday life can become difficult.

Imagine being told that the light of your life has a lifethreatening condition that is so rare that there's only 800 cases in the world!

That was unfortunately the case for four-year-old Archer and his family.

The local boy was diagnosed with Haddad's Syndrome which has two very scary components.

It is a combination of a Respiratory condition called

CCHS which affects all areas of the brains autonomic function (breathing, body temperature and heart rate) and Hirschsprung Disease, which is a bowel disease.

Archer only has a 1/3 of his bowel remaining.

Mum Summer said Archer's brain forgets to tell his body to breathe and needs to be attached to a portable ventilator machine every time he falls asleep or is sick. Without it, Archer wouldn't survive an hour.

“Archer's body can't detect C02 from slow or low breathing”, Summer said.

“We have to make sure he's getting adequate volumes of air from his ventilator, or he

Community Groups & Clubs

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION FRASER

COAST BRANCH

Meets at the RSL on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10 30am Contact the President, Steve Hart on 0415688535or the Secretary, Ros Richards on 41287685

EX-SERVICE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Meets at RSL on 2nd Monday of each month at 10 30am Contact President Pam Lock on 0409 629387

FRASER COAST MEMORIAL

FISHING CLUB

Meets every 2nd Wednesday 7pm in Lakes

Room at HBRSL from March 25 All welcome Contact Jim 0438 644 163

FRASER COAST NAVAL ASSOCIATION

Meet at RSL on 2nd Sunday of the month at 11am Contact Danny Meredith (President) on 0412 523737 Sue Meehan (Sec) 0438911950

FRASER LIONS CLUB

Men and women most welcome Meets every 2nd Thursday Please contact us on 0448 358289

H.B LEGACY GROUP

Legacy House, 1 Byrant Street, Pialba

Open Tuesday to Friday 9am - 1pm Ph: 4194 5111 wwwlegacycom au

H B RSL SUB-BRANCH COMMITTEE

Meets 4th Thursday of the month at 10 15am at the RSL, Lakes Room Phone 4197 7477

HB RSL SOCIAL SNOOKER GROUP

Played every Monday 6pm for 6 30pm start

Contact Steve Nolan 0418 418 558

HERVEY BAY DISTRICT & VETERANS ASSOC INC

Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month 9 30am

2nd floor HBRSL Contact M Sinclair (Pres), T Tidyman (VP), Simon Morley Contact Via RSL Sub-Branch 4197 7477

HERVEY BAY PARKINSON

SUPPORT GROUP

Meets 2nd Tuesday Poppies/The Deck 10am

HERVEY BAY RSL PIPE BAND

Contacts: Secretary Stephanie Kapper 0467 260 860, Peter Finch President 0401 731 633 Lesley Finch Treasurer 0490 494 647 email hbrslpipeband@gmail com

HERVEY BAY SNOOKER

Contact Steve Nolan 0418 418 558 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5 30pm

HERVEY BAY VETERAN’S ASSOC. INC.

SUPPORT GROUP

Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Maheno Room 10am Contact Mick Sinclair, Toby Tidyman or Simon Morley

INDOOR BOWLS

Played at the RSL on a Tuesday at 2 00pm, & Thursday at 6 30pm All welcome Contact Steve Dutton 0424 775 017

KOOKABURRAS SHARE GROUP

Meet at RSL on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10am at the RSL Contact Diana Green 4128 7546 can have seizures or it can be toxic to his brain, but we can only do this by testing his C02.”

Since 2015, RFAC and all the Dunga Derby Teams have raised over $2.3 million and has come to the aid of over 200 very relieved local families.

The charities hard work means that Archer was approved for financial support and has had a portable CO2 monitor donated by RFAC, just in time for him to start Prep this year.

Jess Lane said the charity exists for this exact reason.

“As a community organisation that supports our local community, we are always looking for people and businesses to contribute to the great work we are doing.”

If you'd like to find out how you can be a part of this great cause, contact admin@rallyforacause.org.au

Contact Names And Numbers

LAUREL CLUB

Meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month, 2pm at RSL Contact Denise Kitchin on 0428 638 784

MEMORIAL DART CLUB

Plays Wednesday night; register by 7 15pm for 7 30pm start 8 games of pot luck pairs

Members $5 Visitors $6 Contact Lois Ehrilch 0488 152 351 or Annae Benstead 0417 029 821

MIXED PROBUS CLUB

Fun, fellowship and friendship in retirement

Meets 4th Thursday of each month

Email: mixedprobushb@gmail com contact Sue 0478 792 962

NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Meets at the RSL 4th Wed of each month at 10 30am Phone Brian Barker 0467 642 730 or Ray Duce on 0477 799 971

PARTNERS OF VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Contact Ann Cossey 0400 456 507 or Gwyn Wells 0412 757 112

RSL SOCIAL BOWLS

Friendly club playing social bowls every Sunday 8am-11am Only $5 membership

Contact George on 0400 223 724 for details

RSL SOCIAL DARTS

Plays Tuesday night, register by 7pm for a 7 15pm start $5 entry Contact Rick Brown 0417 731 531 or Gary Doyle 4125 8292

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY HERVEY BAY

Meets at the RSL 10 00am, 2nd Tuesday of each month

Contact: Ve Heironymus (sec) on 4124 1502

SOCIAL CARDS GROUP

Held at RSL every Monday & Thursday from 1 00pm - 4 30pm in Hervey House All welcome Hand & Foot, Pony Canasta & Key Wild Contact Gary on 0402 681 157 or Heather 0422 815 681

TPI FRASER COAST

Monthly meetings held, for dates and times contact President Shirley Smith 4124 6248

VETERANS DAY IN THE SPORTSBAR

Held on the 1st DVA payday of the month (Thursday). 11am - 1.30pm. Great catch up, raffle, trivia, entertainment. All welcome.

VETERANS OF AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION INC www.facebook.com/veteransofaustralia or contact the centre on 4128 3759.

VIETNAM VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION OF AUST HERVEY BAY CITY SUB-BRANCH

Meets at the Vet’s Centre, Freedom Park, Pialba. On the 1st Monday of the month at 10am. All welcome. President Clive Saunders 4128 3759 for more info.

WAR WIDOWS’ GUILD OF HERVEY BAY

Meet at RSL on 1st Monday of the month at 10am. Christine Starr (Pres/Sec) 0407 575 642.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE CLUBS PLEASE SEE RSL RECEPTION STAFF.