Thank yous

In 2024, MAD contributed funding toward a custom wig for a teenage student recovering from a serious illness that resulted in significant hair loss. The experience had left her anxious about [...]

Luke is a baby with a rare neurodevelopmental condition called PURA syndrome—a diagnosis associated with significant physical and developmental challenges. From birth, he required extended [...]

Maryam is a bright and resilient infant with a rare genetic condition known as Coffin-Siris syndrome. Diagnosed shortly after birth, she has experienced complex medical needs, including profound [...]

Aiden is a vibrant six-year-old living with a progressive mitochondrial condition known as MELAS syndrome, which causes gradual loss of mobility, cognitive function and communication. He also [...]

Andrew is a bright and determined five-year-old living with his devoted mum Junyan and older sister Cathy. Diagnosed with global developmental delay and profound hypotonia caused by a rare [...]

When Harriet suffered a spinal cord stroke at just 13 years old, life changed in an instant. A simple stretch at basketball training led to a sudden loss of mobility. Within days, doctors [...]

Georgia is a sweet, happy 2 year old toddler. She was born preterm and has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Quadriplegia, where all 4 limbs are affected with impaired motor control and [...]

Aadi is a wonderful 13-year-old boy who has goals of increasing his independence in daily living tasks and using technology to improve his ability to communicate and engage in leisure activities. [...]

Paolo has been in hospital since his birth in September last year. He has an evolving significant disability, with hearing and vision impairment and respiratory difficulties. Things have been [...]

There are some stories at MAD that truly take our breath away and remind us of the things in life we may take for granted. “Gulsom and her family fled Afghanistan, under fire, on the last flight [...]