National not-for-profit organisation Youngcare has launched its annual Tax Appeal, urging Mount Isa locals to raise funds to help young Australians with high care needs live the young lives they deserve.
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Brisbane mum Michelle Beith and her two daughters Emily and Zoe are the faces of the 2019 Appeal, which focuses on providing support for the families of young people with high care needs.
At four-and-a-half years of age, Michelle's eldest daughter Emily was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a genetic condition at birth which presents symptoms such as intellectual disability, hyperactive behaviour, speech problems, feeding difficulties and epilepsy.
Michelle was blessed with her daughter Zoe four years after Emily was diagnosed and said she found it difficult to be equally present for both daughters, until she applied for a grant from Youngcare..
To donate to Youngcare's Tax Appeal, and support families like Michelle's, visit: www.youngcare.com.au/story/emily/
