Benefit night for Amy

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Senior Campus will be holding a fundraiser for school student Amy, who has contracted a rare and debilitating disease.

Senior Campus year advisor Ms Linda Langmaid said the school would be holding a variety night on June 18.

"I have the privilege of going to work every day to work with young people who are, on the whole, energised, enthusiastic but most importantly kind and caring individuals," Ms Langmaid said.

"Three months ago one of our lovely young ladies was struck down with a rare disease which left her unable to feel her legs when she awoke in the morning.

"This disease has since risen up her body to the point where she is now permanently in a wheelchair, and has been residing in hospital for the last three months, going to a school of a different kind.

"This is the school that teaches you how to live all over again, but this time without the support of your legs.

"Amy is in Year 11.

"She is an amazing and vital young lady who has inspired us all with her determination and vitality for life.

"As the year adviser at school, I have had students who don't even know Amy come and ask what we can do to help her.

"Amy herself has been a power of energy in getting things moving to help her mum with the enormous cost of getting her home renovated so that Amy can finally come home and get back to her friends and everyday life.

"On June 18, we are holding Amy's Benefit Night, which will be a variety night of local bands."

Ms Langmaid said tickets would be on sale at the school office for $7, and $10 at the door of the school hall on the night itself.

Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.

A trivia night, open to the community, will be held on July 12 with 10-seat tables available for $10 per person.

"At this event, we hope to auction whatever we are able to gather in donations, as well as raise money from the night itself."

For further information, contact Linda Langmaid at the school on 4341 1600.

Press release, 28 May 2008 Linda Langmaid, Brisbane Water Secondary College