Rallying behind Chloe Saxby is a joy for her fellow Woonona East Public School students and teachers.
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On Thursday they held a number of events again to mark Rare Disease Day, signify the school's support and raise funds to help try and find a cure for Chloe's fatal, degenerative disease.
The 11-year-old has Vanishing White Matter Disease (VWMD). Chloe is one of just one of seven Australian children - and 172 worldwide - battling the disease which leads to deterioration of the central nervous system's white matter.
For the second straight year students dressed in Chloe's favourite rainbow colours and took part in activities and a barbecue all aimed at raising funds for Saving Chloe Saxby.
Nyree Saxby said the support from the school was greatly appreciated.
"The kids love Chloe and she loves everyone at the school," she said.
"This really means the world to us."
Agron Latifi
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
