For a child with a terminal
illness or major disability, every day is
a round of personal invasions. Their life
is in the hands of medical professionals,
family members and care givers. Independence
is just a dream while others are constantly
monitoring what they eat, what medicines they
take and what their body is doing. It's likely
they have plenty of time to dream, and wish
a hope. But it's also likely that their financial
circumstances, and extreme care requirement
will always stand in the way of making the
dreams come true.
The children that come to Koru Care asking
for help have been betrayed by their bodies.
In some cases they have cancer, kidney disease
or heart problems, in other cases they've
lost the use of limbs or have serious congenital
abnormalities. But they still have the capacity
to smile, laugh and create good memories;
they just need someone to wave a magic wand.
Just knowing that something wonderful is going
to happen is enough to make a difference.
Anticipation is the beginning of the Koru
Care dream delivery treatment. Suddenly, a
child that couldn't see past the daily routine
of illness or disability can see all the way
to Fiji or Florida. Often their health will
improve, even if the long term forecast isn't
good. The mind is a powerful thing, when it
can glimpse light at the end of the tunnel.
