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For our little warrior, maisie
Our Maisie is only 23 months old, yet she has already fought battles most of us could never imagine. The early days of parenthood should have been filled with firsts in our family home, and the joy of new beginnings dreaming of plans and adventures ahead. Instead, things quickly turned unimaginable, and our lives were changed forever. At just six weeks old, Maisie was diagnosed with a rare tumour thought to be benign. After multiple surgeries, endless hospital stays, scans, tests, chemotherapy cycles, and countless sleepless nights things weren’t going in the direction of cure.
We refused to give up. We did the research ourselves, reached out across the globe, and recently learned that Maisie’s tumour had been misdiagnosed - it was in fact a very rare, aggressive malignant cancer. Since then, she has endured more chemotherapy, an extensive life-changing surgery which she is still currently recovering from, and she will have more treatment and challenges ahead, no child should ever have to face.
The helplessness, the confusion, the daily fear; It truly is hard to simplify and put it all in words but through it all, Maisie has shown a strength and light that leave us in awe. Even on her hardest days, she finds a way to smile, to laugh, to remind us that hope is stronger than fear. She shows us that the little things we often stress over don’t really matter and that joy can exist even in the darkest places and the darkest days. She teaches us patience, resilience, and the power of presence. Right here, right now. Every hug, every giggle, every moment is worth more than anything else.
My sweet girl Maisie, I’m so sorry. How we wish we could do more. How we wish we could take it all away. How I wish my baby never had to miss a single experience, a single playdate, a single interaction - simple things like going to the park, running free, touching flowers, rolling around the grass, swimming, family gatherings or social settings without worrying about weakened immunity, hospital scars, and central lines. Childhood is meant to be lived in laughter, wonder, and adventure - not in hospital rooms and waiting halls. But yet, even in the midst of what she’s lost, she show us how much she’s gained - strength, resilience, and a spirit that still manages to shine brighter than anything we’ve ever known. I will spend every waking moment making sure you live a childhood and life you deserve.
On the heavy days, I will fill your bed with rainbows and tiny worlds of make-believe. We will always protect the magic of your imagination, letting it run wild and free. And in all the spaces in between, I’ll make sure you have every tool to simply be you. I will bring adventure to your side, and anything you dream up, I will find a way to bring to life.
When we’re down, we’re down - but we refuse to live in a world of somber. So you’ll find us dancing around with our butts in the air, laughing at the silliest things, sharing stories and sprinkling joy in places it shouldn’t even fit. Because no matter the weight of the day, colour and wonder will always belong to you.
Truthfully, we have always felt conscious about sharing Maisie’s story, worried it might bring the wrong kind of attention, all while wanting to protect the energy and light that surrounds her. But between our loneliest days and endless searching for answers, we’ve also found light - in meeting some of the most incredible families, fighters, and supporters. So we feel empowered to share now, in hopes it might bring awareness and more connection, comfort, or strength to others walking a similar path, and to remind anyone going through this that they are not alone.
Cancer is brutal, it’s relentless, treatments are toxic, and the funding for safer options is far too small. We can’t change what’s already happened, but we can raise awareness for Maisie and for every child like her - children who deserve more than just survival, they deserve joy.
We don’t want this chapter to define Maisie and it won’t; it is only a part of her story. She is so much more and there is no need to hide.
This September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re joining Camp Quality to raise funds - walking for Maisie and for every child living with cancer. Every step we take is for her, every kilometre is for the kids who deserve more.
Camp Quality is an Australian charity that helps kids facing cancer and their families make memories and find joy, even in the hardest times. Through camps, hospital programs, family support and special experiences, every donation helps give kids and families precious moments of fun, connection and hope.
If you can, please donate. Every step, every dollar, brings us closer to a world where kids get to just be kids.
I don’t know if the ache will ever go away but what I do know for sure is you Maisie, have changed our lives forever. Wise and brave beyond your years, no step in your journey has dimmed your spirit. Your ability to feel, love, and understand your emotions at such a high level baffles us daily. You sparkle wherever you are. Your incredible, loving heart and radiant light reach far beyond us, touching not only those who know your story, but everyone blessed to know you. I love you with all my heart and soul.
My other half, Pete - how blessed beyond words we are to have you. You have carried the unimaginable, even with your own story and heartbreak. You protect, you fight, and you never stop. Your tenacity through sleepless nights, discoveries, heartache, and gut-wrenching decisions no one should ever have to face, even when it all felt unbearable has meant she stands here today because of you. Maisie’s spirit shines because of the love you pour into us.
And together, our intuition has been powerful. It gave us the courage to speak up, to push harder, and I am so proud of that. We continue to live a life with restrictions but our alignment to live each day with no regrets, filled with laughter, silliness and love keeps me going. And most importantly Maisie feels that. It’s her whole being.
For Maisie, and for all the little warriors - we will never stop fighting. We f**king promise you that.
So far, I have helped provide...
Thank you to my supporters!
$54.12
Isazah Edwards
$126.62
Anonymous
God bless you 🙏🏼
$106.12
Nicholas Reeve
To the most resilient little lady and her incredible parents - love your little hospital pal Nicky 💛
$520
Joseph Cheihk
Hope i can help in anyway, sending love
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Amy Daoud
Go Maisie Superstar! ❤️
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Alysia Ussia
$158.25
James S
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Matched Donation
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Maria And Andrew Fedele
$54.12
Sophia Papa
❤️ God bless x
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Peter
Praying for Maisie and the family. Lots of love!
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Katerina
Praying for your speedy recovery Maisie 🙏🏽 💕
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Anonymous
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Gabby Dahdah
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George Saad
Mooshie Moo Moo! ❤️❤️❤️
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Spags
Love you mez
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Anne Mcdonald
❤️❤️
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Jonathan Israfil
Love you and Peter and maisey
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Peter Saad
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers every day
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Georgia Sempsis
❤️❤️❤️
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Kenny Saad
Wishing her Health and a speedy recovery
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Feedwell
You with your brave parents will beat this Maisie moo. We are all cheering you on little plick
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Steven Saad
We are with you all the way
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Jacob Aoun
💛
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Anonymous
$211
Lana Abraham
Beautiful Mary : always thinking of you, What a beautiful mother you are to Maisie. Have heard so many wonderful things about Peter. Sending you love and strength always Lots of love and kisses for sweet Maisie 🩷
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Sana Saad
God Bless you Maisie, may this journey reward you with Peace, Health & Freedom. Xx
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Van Nguyen
$100
Mirva Bitar
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Edward, Veronica Aoun & Family
Lifting up little Maisie up in prayer 🙏
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Mirna Bitar
$75.14
Shannon Whealey
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Green Fern Landscaping
We are all with you as god is
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Elise And Mitch Heiser
Keep fighting Maisie xxx
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Nue Beauty
$54.12
Kristine & Paul
Sending our love & strength to you guys and beautiful Maisie
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Bianca Quiroz
$54.12
Madeline Di Iorio
Sending so much love and strength to you both and your beautiful girl. God bless.
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Beth Parry
$106.12
Anonymous
$54.12
Anonymous
$11.41
Addie Efremidis
$515.50
Renae & Luke
Always thinking of you Maisie 🤍
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Catrina Saad
Warrior family, so so so much love and admiration for you all 🩷🩷🩷
$309.30
Blink & Brows By Siena Ella
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P Hadjia
🖤
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Carla Aoun
🩷
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Prill
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Aldi Australia
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Jenni
For the beautiful Maise with the best pig tales and your strong inspiring parents. You will beat 🤍
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Aldi Australia
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Angelica Lagos
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Aldi Australia
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Anonymous
Praying the Rosary for you all🙏 Miracles happen everyday God Bless 🙏🙏
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Aldi Australia
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Amy Dilario
Praying for your family!
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Aldi Australia
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Anonymous
$75.14
Aldi Australia
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Joanne Longo
Sending love to you, Mary and Pete, and to your amazing Maisie. Keeping you all in my heart and prayers.
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Aldi Australia
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Jouslyn Saad
We luff you bigger our Maisie moo 💖
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Aldi Australia
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Mel Atachparian
Love you Mary 🤍
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Aldi Australia
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Anonymous
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Aldi Australia
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Kayleigh Gaeta
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Aldi Australia
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Kcj Civil - Richard And Dani
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Aldi Australia
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Shyla Madah
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Aldi Australia
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Nuhra Matti
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Aldi Australia
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Anonymous
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Aldi Australia
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Evelyn Fedele
Love noni & nonno
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Aldi Australia
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Anonymous
Get well soon
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Aldi Australia
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Elisa Romeo Photography
YOU GOT THIS ❤️
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Aldi Australia
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Alessandra Fradel
For Maisie, the warrior. For her parents, the strongest people I know, You are always, always in my prayers ❤️
$260
Aldi Australia
$260
Gabrielle Israfil
God bless the 3 of you! Maisie is a fighter and she’s so strong. You 3 are always in my prayers 🤍
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Aldi Australia
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Nat
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Aldi Australia
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Hope Saad
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Aldi Australia
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Chloe Hope
Keep smiling precious Maisie ❤️
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Aldi Australia
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Complete Surveying Solutions
You're both amazing parents. Thinking of you all and praying for Maisie.
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Aldi Australia
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Simone Breia
$42.39
Aldi Australia
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Anonymous
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Aldi Australia
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Rachelle Younis
Your special girl will be in our prayers 🩷🩷🩷
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Aldi Australia
$154.65
Matia Jelinic
So sorry to hear little Maisie is going through this - couldn’t imagine what you both are going through as parents. Wishing you all the best
$106.12
Aldi Australia
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Anonymous
$41.93
Aldi Australia
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Teresa Cotsinis
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Aldi Australia
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Amy Gargoura
Sending love and prayers to your beautiful family, God will continue to give you all the hope and strength to get through this 🤍
$110.72
Aldi Australia
$110.72
Bailey
$309.30
Aldi Australia
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Natalie Meszaros
Thank you for being so brave and continuing to advocate for Maisie. We love you!
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Aldi Australia
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Anonymous
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Aldi Australia
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David Virag
$78.36
Aldi Australia
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Elena Bobrowski
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Aldi Australia
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Nouvel Kids
There are no words big enough to capture the strength it takes to walk this journey with your little one. The love you show, the courage you carry, and the positivity you choose in the face of such uncertainty is nothing short of extraordinary. Your baby feels every ounce of that love—through your touch, your smiles, your songs, and the way you hold hope so fiercely. You are giving them the greatest gift: the warmth and safety of knowing they are deeply cherished. Even on the hardest days, remember that your resilience and gentle strength are guiding lights. You are showing the world what it truly means to be strong, not because you have to face this, but because your baby deserves every bit of love and fight you have to give. Please never forget: you are not alone. The love you pour into your child ripples outward, inspiring hope and reminding us all of the power of a parent’s heart. 💛
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Aldi Australia
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Jess Y
There are no words big enough to capture the strength it takes to walk this journey with your little one. The love you show, the courage you carry, and the positivity you choose in the face of such uncertainty is nothing short of extraordinary. Your baby feels every ounce of that love—through your touch, your smiles, your songs, and the way you hold hope so fiercely. You are giving them the greatest gift: the warmth and safety of knowing they are deeply cherished. Even on the hardest days, remember that your resilience and gentle strength are guiding lights. You are showing the world what it truly means to be strong, not because you have to face this, but because your baby deserves every bit of love and fight you have to give. Please never forget: you are not alone. The love you pour into your child ripples outward, inspiring hope and reminding us all of the power of a parent’s heart. 💛
$52.92
Aldi Australia
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Annie Pregardien
Dearest Mary, Peter and Maisie, Sending you love and prayers always!
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Aldi Australia
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Caitlin
$420
Aldi Australia
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Foutine
My love, prayers and thoughts with you always ❤️
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Aldi Australia
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Emily Ieraci
Sending all our love to beautiful maisie ❤️❤️
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Aldi Australia
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John + Andrea Semrany
Sending you so much love and prayers 🎀🤍
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Aldi Australia
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Isabella Melluso
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Aldi Australia
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Paul Mulhern
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Aldi Australia
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Charbel Abou-fram
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Aldi Australia
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Dan & Hels
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Aldi Australia
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Alexander El-kazzi
God bless, you’re doing a great thing
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Aldi Australia
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Martina
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Aldi Australia
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Nat
Sending love and hope to you and your beautiful family xx
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Aldi Australia
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Carla Marie Tua
Mary I’m so sorry. You are so brave to share Maisie’s story. God bless what an amazing mother and father you both are. It’s unimaginable what you all have been through. She is so lucky to have you both. Sending so much strength and love your way… what an inspiration maisie is she is a little warrior 💛💛💛💛
$75.14
Aldi Australia
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Cami
Praying for your little fam 💕💕
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Anonymous
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Aldi Australia
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Aldi Australia
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Peter Papatheodorakis
$54.12
Aldi Australia
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Anonymous
$126.62
Aldi Australia
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Michael Spagnolo
Sending love to you and your family ❤️
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Aldi Australia
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Nadine Calista
$165.15
Aldi Australia
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Rose Aoun
$120
Aldi Australia
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Katie Di Iorio
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Aldi Australia
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Chris And Nick
So proud of you mama! FOR MAISIE! ✊🏽🩷
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Aldi Australia
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Karina Stoj
Sending love and strength to Maisie and your family 🩷
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Aldi Australia
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Sarah Elkordi
For Maisie❤️
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Aldi Australia
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Haley Evirgen
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Kirstin Radzio
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The Mcnicol’s
I followed your pregnancy while pregnant with my son who was born a few weeks after Maisie, so reading the journey you have been on is truly heartbreaking and hits close to home. Wishing you all lots of love and strength as you overcome this incredibly challenging time <3
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Aldi Australia
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Shakiba Akbari
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