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He also played a game of explosive 20/20 cricket His father, Ross Titterton, will be joining the Steve with students, much to their delight. Waugh Foundation’s Captain’s Challenge cycle. He has Liam has Acute Demyelinating already raised $7000 for the six-day ride which starts Encephalomyopathy (ADEM) which creates in Queensland on November 4. lesions on his brain affecting gross motor In 2007 a Dynavox V communication device gave skills, speech, tightness in and shortening of him a voice, then a LEVO stand up wheelchair C3 with his muscles, and involuntary movement he a Bluetooth R-Net control system in 2011 helped him can’t control. It is a condition which worsens walk for the first time and a new stand up wheelchair with age. in 2016 has given him control of his mobility. The Steve Waugh Foundation was set up to Liam’s mum Karen said: “We all need the continued help people with rare diseases and over the past support of medical experts, researchers, governments, 12 years the Foundation has helped Liam in charities and everyone, so Liam, and all people and many ways to give Liam a voice and independent children with a rare disease don’t fall through the mobility. He joined the school’s SRC so he could cracks and become the forgotten aspect of society.” ask his school to support the foundation that has been a huge help to him. Crestwood To make a donation visit stevewaughfoundation.com. Steve Waugh with Liam Titterton High hopes to raised $3000. au/events/fundraiser BREAKING FREE Join the doggy name game The recycled giant Sausage Dog at Aberdoon House at Rouse Hill needs a name and you could win a prize if your suggestion is chosen. BOOK LAUNCH The, as yet unnamed, sausage dog will be one of the key exhibits at the North West Disability Services Annual Art Fair on Saturday, Azita Abdollahian will be launching November 9 from 10am to 3pm. her book Breaking Free at a special There will be a collection of 3 dimensional creatures at the show. The Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club free show also features paintings, mosaics, pottery,cards and jewellery breakfast on Thursday, November 14. and hand crafted items are all hand made by adults attending the innovative creative arts program. All proceeds will go towards funding the program. As well as Proceeds from the launch will support children's activities there will be a vintage car display, games and raffles. The Sanctuary - The Hills Women’s Shelter. There will be food and refreshments plus Deveonshire Tea on the day, The book covers Azita’s journey from Ray Williams MP will officially open the fair. as a refugee in Australia after fleeing Iran in 1999 with her young children. The event is FREE with fun for all She talks about domestic abuse, loss and above all hope. the family. From arriving as a refugee with no English she has run a business, trained as a counsellor and established her own Foundation to help Send your idea for a name for the homeless people. recyled dog (made from items To hear more, and support The Sanctuary - The Hills Women’s Shelter found at Aberdoon house) join the special breakfast meeting at the Cafe at Hills Shire Council offices to [email protected]. at 3 Columbia Court, Bella Vista at 7am, Thursday, November 14. au for a chance to win a Norwest Sunrise Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ hamper donated by Kellyville Pets. 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