Danielle's Difference Day

A Fun Day will be held at Ettalong Public School on Sunday, September 25, from 10am to 4pm, in memory of baby Danielle Joan Boothby, who died of a brain tumour just days before her one month birthday.

Danielle's Difference Fun Day will raise money for the Children's Cancer Institute Australia, an independent medical research institute dedicated to research into the causes, prevention, better treatment, and ultimately a cure for childhood cancer.

The day will include a jumping castle, children's rides, face painting, a petting zoo, market stalls and live entertainment by The Mentalist, Mr Sean Taylor, at 12pm and 2pm.

A fire truck from Umina Fire Brigade will attend and raffles with thousands of dollars worth of prizes will be drawn.

Danielle's mother, Ms Jennifer Brown said: "By creating Danielle's Difference, I am making sure Danielle makes the mark on this world that she didn't get the opportunity to make herself".

"The difference in the world that I know she would have made if she weren't given such a short lease of life - because I would have let her know that she could achieve anything.

"Danielle showed amazing strength in the weeks she was ill, and she will continue to be an inspiration to all.

"Research is vital so that children and families do not have to go through this in the future," said Ms Brown.

Donations to the Children's Cancer Institute Australia can be made at https://www.gofundraise.com.au/page/DaniellesDifference.

Email, 15 Sep 2011 Jennifer Brown, Ettalong