Wright Here, Right Now

In this episode, we interviewed Luke, Charlotte and Nicholas Forwood.

Below is the information provided by their Mum, who was also part of the interview.

In 2013, when Nicholas was 2 years old he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Stage IV, High Risk and underwent treatment for the next 18 months at Westmead Children's Hospital.

At the start he was given a 50% chance of survival and as treatment progressed his chances of survival decreased, although his cancer was responding to treatment it was not as well as the doctors hoped.

Luke and Charlotte really wanted to do something for their little brother and so decided to do a head shave to raise money in his honour, knowing that the money that they raised would not benefit Nicholas but would go towards helping future families and kids. This head shave turned into a passion for raising both funds and awareness about childhood cancer, for all of us!

There have been newspaper, TV and website interviews; speeches at charity events, school and a parliamentarian breakfast in Canberra; they have organised and run various smaller fund-raising events; and are honoured to do any promotional videos, photos and letters etc asked by TKCP.

They came to their own conclusion that 'awareness leads to funding, which leads to research which leads to a cure'. They started off hoping to raise $500-$1,000, and have since raised well over $130,000 for The Kids Cancer Project and the flow on effect of their raising awareness is immeasurable. Luke and Charlotte were recently presented with Youth Ambassador Awards from TKCP for all the efforts.

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In this, our second episode for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we interviewed Zach Rowney. (http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/stories/february-2018/wonder-boys).

Zach is an amazing 10-year-old who was inspired to raise money for the Kids' Cancer Project After losing a close friend and neighbour. Zach continues to encourage others to give money and time to help find a cure for cancer. Later this month, on the 27th of September, he is hosting a fundraising dinner at Table 426 in Corrimal (http://table426.com.au/). Everyone is invited, tickets are $80 per head. For more info, contact us at [email protected] or see the show photo.

Zach is also an active recycler and all proceeds go to The Kids Cancer Project. Last year he raised over $5000 walking from Thirroul to Wollongong. Zach has a big future ahead of him and his attitude and message put most adults to shame.

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We are very pleased and honoured to be able to present some interviews with amazing people who have played an important role in others' cancer journey.

Our first guest is James Rutten. James is 9 years old and lives in Western Australia. Earlier this year James walked the 41km Bibbulmun Track to raise over $7100 to help kids with cancer. (https://charityfundraiser.everydayhero.com/au/james-2) He was inspired to do so after losing his mate Declan to neuroblastoma in 2017. http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/stories/february-2018/wonder-boys (James appears on this page along with next week's guest Zach Rowney).

At the time of uploading this episode, James is participating in Superkids Superheroes, a 600km motorised scooter challenge in rural Western Australia, from Bridgetown to Perth (https://youtu.be/PiHDHVocG8Q). This charity ride donates 100% of funds raised to the Kids Cancer Project. (http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/donate)

Please see the links below to like and follow Superkids Superheroes on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/superkidssuperheroes/) and visit their fundraising page (http://www.superkidssuperheroes.com.au/ or https://superkids-superheroes-2018.everydayhero.com/au/donations) to help them raise funds to find a cure for childhood cancer.

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We interview our Ouma (grandmother). We learned a lot about her early life in South Africa and how she came to live in Australia. Who is her favourite child? What advice does she have for grandparents and what is her saddest moment?

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In this episode our uncle Steven will be talking to us about his job and his life. We learn some Welsh, and some good tips about fashion too. We discover why fashion is important and who is the most fashionable animal. Alice describes her family and what does "too many cooks spoil the broth" mean to a child?

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In this week's episode, we interviewed Col Reynolds. Col discusses the reasons behind starting the Kids' Cancer Project charity and talks about where it's headed. He reveals some surprising personal details and explains his hopes for the future.

At 24:18 In a new segment called Ask Alice, Alice tells us where babies come from.

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In this episode we interview Oliver who is usually the person interviewing!!! We hear about his school life, his desired super power and MORE. We also learn all about littering from Alice.

0:00 Oliver Wright and his musings.

9:30 Einstein was not crazy - or was he?

13:16 Alice discusses littering

14:15 The heater turns on - sorry for the background noise!

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In this week's episode, we talk to our mum, Cristy Wright, who is a nurse. She talks to us about what it's like having kids and how stressful her job is. She also tells us what makes nursing such an important and enjoyable job and how we can keep her happy at home.

We also have some jokes.

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In this episode we interview our fellow cohost Annabelle Wright. She tells us all about her life during her cancer including and ups and downs. Annabelle also tells us about her favourite part during cancer and the support she received during her treatment. She was very excited about this episode and is happy to be on the other side of the microphone.

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Also, please consider donating to Camp Quality https://www.campquality.org.au/donate) and The Kids' Cancer Project http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/ways-to-donate/donate-to-cancer-research).

*Spoiler Alert* In this episode, my 4 friends and I review Ant-Man and The Wasp. We include a review, a recap and delve into some main parts of the movie. If you haven't watched other Marvel movies, this review may contain some spoilers and may be confusing. My friends and I aren't professionals so please don't be too harsh in your reviews but you have any suggestions, please send them to [email protected]