The Scrapbooking Event of the year is back

SCRAP FOR DYLAN

(formerly the Dylan Hartung Scrapbooking Fundraiser)

11th October 2008

Venue TBA

Bigger and Better than the last one.

Those of you who couldn't make it last time

you won't want to miss out again.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!!!!

Make sure you check out this blog to see the latest fundraising efforts for DYLAN, and check out Dylans Web page here to see him pictured with all the stars that you/we made for him.

We did it!!!! We raised
$10,295.00
What a fantastic result to everyone involved.

I would like to express my gratitude to everyone involved, who have contributed in making this day the success that it was.

To my family and friends, who volunteered, the day would not have been possible without your hard work and support. With love and thanks I am truly grateful to you all, I owe you big time!!

An even bigger thankyou to Tim Hartung (Dylans Dad) for making time out to be present on the day. Tim gave us an update on Dylans progress and shared some very kind words which extended to all of us who were present on the day. I was truly touched by his sincere words of thanks. It makes it all worth it. Thankyou Tim.

To Dylan, Tim, Melissa and Cain

our thoughts and prayers are with you always

XX OO XX OO

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:

REIV who generously donated $1000 plus to have the blue silicone wristbands manufactured.

DELISH DESIGNS for donating the prize packs to help promote ticket sales.

MAHOGANY COMMUNITY CENTRE who kindly donated the premises for us to hold the event - which proved to be a fabulous venue.

MARGARET O'LEARY - who very generously donated a digital camera/memory card and other goodies, which was a huge success in one of the hands up auctions.

MARGARET also donated the use of the microphone for day - at such late notice - Thank you Margaret.

TERRY - CROP TILL YA DROP

Terry did an amazing job. Terry contributed in an enormous way, Terry donated 20% of sales made on the day, she also donated $100.00's of dollars worth of product, selling tickets in store, setting up the hall, selling wristbands the list goes on. Terry is an amazing person, and has a heart of gold. I am so lucky to have her as my friend. A friendship which will last a lifetime. Thank you Terry.

WENDY - PAPER DOLL SCRAPBOOK BOUTIQUE

Wendy kindly donated a very generous 20% of all sales made on the day at the fundraiser and at the shop. Wendy was extremely helpful, by selling and advertising the day via email and at the shop, and donated some fantastic prizes. Wendy also supplied some lovely product to the goodie bags, which included a 15% off discount voucher to be used at the store. Thank you Wendy for the tremendous effort you contributed, I am extremely grateful.

Paper Doll Scrapbook Boutique, Shop 7, 129-133 Beach Street, Frankston Ph: 9770 0247

REMEMBER WHEN SCRAPBOOKING

Kathy donated a huge 30% of Sales made on the day which was extremely generous of her. Her professionalism and kind manner meant a lot to me. Thank you Kathy (my new friend).

Kathy is also heavily involved in fundraising for Very Special Kids and over the years has contributed in donating many thousands of dollars.

Remember When are holding a Getaway Nov 3-7 and still have a few spaces available. If you are interested in attending pop Kathy an email here at getaway@rememberwhen.com.au or phone 5997 7284(BH) or 0414687407 ALL PROFITS from the weekend will go to Very Special Kids.

JODIE - ARTY PANTS

Thank you to Jodie who also sold tickets from their store. Jodie held some demonstrations on the Cricut and donated some lovely product. Be sure to drop in and have a look - Arty Pants are located at :

Shop 65 Hampton Park Shopping Centre, 166 Somerville Road, Hampton Park ph: 8787 5255

ANTOINETTE - CRAFTY KIDS

Antoinette also donated a percentage of sales made on the day to the Dylan Hartung Campaign. If you would like more information on Crafty Kids contact Antoinette at: pooki3@optusnet.com.au 03)9766 8502 or mobile: 0400 170 320

I would sincerely like to thank everyone who attended, you have all contributed to help us raise our goal of $10,000.00. Without your attendance this would not have been possible.

Although as Dylan says "EVERYTHINGS POSSIBLE".

See you at the next one!!!!!!!!

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH DYLANS PROGRESS HERE: http://www.dylanhartung.net/

If you are in Australia and would like to assist with fund raising or have some fund raising ideas to share please email: Leanne in Australia at: lennyoz@bigpond.net.au

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation in Australia

Cheques or money orders can be sent to:

Dylan Hartung Fund C/O Australia Post, Dandenong Letters Centre Locked bag 5100 Dandenong 3175 Victoria, Australia.

Donations can also be made at the Bendigo bank in Australia

Account name: Dylan Hartung Fund

BSB No. 633-000 Account no. 123940959

THE DYLAN HARTUNG SCRAPBOOKING DAY

VENUE
Mahogany Community Centre
26 Mahogany Avenue
Frankston North vic 3199
Mel Ref: 99 J8

REGISTRATION (Enter via side entrance to Hall)
commences at 9.45am.

PARKING There is limited parking at the rear of Mahogany Community Centre and limited parking at the front of the Centre. Parking is also available opposite the Community Centre outside the preschool.
** Please avoid parking in the shopping strip in respect to the shop owners and their customers. Thank you.

LUNCH - Pizza slices can be purchased for a gold coin donation.
There will also be a limited amount of pies/quiches available for you to purchase on the day.
BYO lunch if you prefer.

CLASSES
Stylish and Quick with Daphney Matthews
Using timeless Blue Cardigan Family themed papers create a simple and easy single page layout about why you love your family. Daphney's page will show you just how quickly a stylish but warm and inviting page can be made. Basic scrapbooking kit is all that is required.
Kit Cost $7.00
Class Fee $Donation to Dylan

Fab Funky Flowers with Debra Fuller
Come create some super fun and fantastic page accessories. You will leave with 3 different techniques and 3 different stylish blooms to kick start your next scrapbook creation with.
Please bring a 1 inch circle punch (if you have one) and your basic scrapbooking kit.
Kit Cost $8.00
Class Fee $Donation to Dylan
Limited spaces available, to avoid dissapointment book in early.


TRASH AND TREASURE

Do you have any scrapbooking supplies you no longer use?Don't forget the trash and treasure on the day. Anyone can be involved, just package up the supplies you no longer use, in clear cellophane wrap with your contact details attached along with an amount you would like to sell it for, and hand it to an event co-ordinator upon registration. If the item sells, 20% of the sale will go towards the Dylan Hartung Campaign and the rest is yours.

Katie Toland from Katie Toland Photography (and Elite Scrapbooker) will be there on the day. Katie is a beautiful photographer who is able to capture special moments with brilliance. Be sure to have a look at some of Katies work here. http://www.katietolandphotography.blogspot.com/

Amongst the bits and pieces in the goodie bags, you will find one of Katies flyers. Be sure to have a look, Katies prices are extremely reasonable. If you are interested in booking, make sure you book on the day, as Katie is generously donating 50% of the sale of any sitting fee, for every shoot booked on the day to the Dylan Hartung Campaign.
Bring along your favorite child photo, one of the competitions on the day we will be judging by Katie, of the best photo.

AUCTION ITEMS
Some of the items which will be up for Auction on the day will be:
A trip on the Overland to Adelaide (return) RRP $660.00
Flat Screen LCD Monitor $600.00
Page By - designed by Ngaire Bartlam, Kate Mason, Maxine Hazelbroek, Deb Fuller, Daphney Matthews
Ikea Shelving RRP $369.00
4.5 Litre bottle of Jim Beam $300.00
Assorted Lighting to the value of $700.00
plus more on the day

CASH/CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY!!!!!
Please be aware that we can only accept Cash or Credit card payments (sorry no cheques). Eftpos facilities available at local IGA.

Crop till ya Drop
Paper Doll Scrapbooking Boutique
Remember When Scrapbooking
Crafty Kids
will have stock available for you to purchase on the day. All the shops involved are also generously donating a percentage of their sales made on the day to the Dylan Hartung Campaign.


CROP TILL YOU DROP will be closed for trading on Friday the 20th to Saturday the 21st of October(including crop nights), the shop willl reopen on Tuesday the 24th as per normal trading hours.

PAPER DOLL SCRAPBOOKING BOUTIQUE will be open as per usual and are also kindly donating a percentage of sales made at the Shop on the day too.

REMEMBER WHEN SCRAPBOOKING online store open 24 hours

ARTY PANTS
Will be holding demonstrations throughout the day, be sure to listen out for the announcements

WHAT TO BRING
Your scrapbooking equipment or other craft, Cutting Mat

TABLE SETTINGS
If you want to sit together, be sure to let me know so that we can make prior arrangements.

If you have any queries you can contact me on 5975 0914 or mobile 0419 11 33 51 or else pop me an email at jodywhite12@optusnet.com.au

I hope you all have a fantastic dayand lets hope we reach our target of
$10,000 plus!!!! "EVERYTHINGS POSSIBLE"

I look forward to seeing you all on the day.


Jody

FUNDRAISING DAY UPDATE

There are still tickets available and we need them all to sell, so please pass this information to people you think may be interested in attending including, clubs, church groups, playgroups, kindergartens, schools and not to mention family, friends and relatives.

I would like to say a big thank you to Sue Nissen from Smart Saver for her generous donations. Sue has collected some fantastic prizes which will all be available on the day.

There will be classes held on the day by Deb Fuller and Daphney Matthews and we will also have demonstrations by the Staff from Arty Pants, details for the classes and demonstrations will be posted soon, so stay tuned.

Lunch (pizza and pies) will be available to purchase on the day.

BLUE SILICONE WRISTBANDS - Are now available to purchase. The are Royal Blue in Colour and have Dylan Hartung "EVERYTHINGS POSSIBLE" debossed on them.

These are available to purchase at Crop till ya Drop and will be available to purchase on the day.
TRASH AND TREASURE
Do you have any scrapbooking supplies you no longer use?
We will be holding a trash and treasure market on the day. Anyone can be involved, just package up the supplies you no longer use, in clear cellophane wrap with your contact details attached along with an amount you would like to sell it for, and hand it to an event co-ordinator upon registration. If the item sells, 20% of the sale will go towards the Dylan Hartung Campaign and the rest is yours.

CHANNEL 7 - True Stories feature
Did you see the True Stories episode on Channel 7 with Dylans story which aired a few months ago. If not, and you would like to have a look, click on the link below and download it. If you haven't already seen it before I recommend you take look and see what a remarkable little boy he is. It is in four parts, at least try and download part 2. He is such an inspiration.

click here to download

For those of you who wish to sit in groups, please send me an email so that we can start organising table arrangements.

For BOOKINGS/DONATIONS and enquiries please call Jody on 5975 0914 or 0419 11 33 51, or pop me an email at jodywhite12@optusnet.com.au

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS VERY SPECIAL EVENT

HURRY AND GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE

Call Jody on 5975 0914 / 0419 11 33 51

to secure your spot

Dylan enjoying some of his Mums risotto in hospital

Did any of you see Dylan on the Channel 7 News last Thursday? Dylan, Melissa and Tim did a short interview, which briefly explained the treatment Dylan was having at the moment. Since then Dylan has been released from Hospital and is back at RMDH. On Tuesday he will return to clinic for a blood test and possibly another platelet or blood transfusion.

Keep up to date with Dylans progress here: http://clearblogs.com/dylan/

We have loads more donations arrive. Including a huge donation from REIV, who are donating $1000.00 for us to purchase silicone handbands. These will be for sale on the day and will be available at participating stores. They are Royal blue in colour, and are debossed with Dylan Hartung "EVERYTHINGS POSSIBLE". So a huge thank you to Mike Phillips from REIV.

I would also like to take this opportunity to say a special Thank you to NATALIE BARNES. Nat has worked extremely hard in getting lots of fantastic donations for this day and it is from Natalies hardwork and determination that the $1000.00 has been donated. Natalie has worked hard at getting many other donations like, A trip on the Overland to Adelaide (Great Southern Railways), various hampers, overnight stays and loads more.

We have had loads more donations arrive including product from, Myer, Reddy Roasts, Tattersalls and more. Some of the donations include LCD 18" flat screen monitor (RRP $600.00+), Electrical products, lighting (RRP $750.00 +) and heaps more, for a more extensive list have a look at the donations Section of this blog.

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET YET????

Tickets selling fast, hurry in only
50 places left

Pre-purchase your ticket before the 15th of October
and be in the draw for the

DELISH DESIGNS SUPER PRIZE PACK

***** LUNCH CAN BE PURCHASED ON THE DAY

FOR A GOLD COIN DONATION *****

***** CLASSES AND DEMONSTRATIONS *****

by Deb Fuller and Daphney Matthews

Details to be advised. Limited spaces available

Cheques/Money Orders can be made out to:

THE DYLAN HARTUNG FUND

C/O - JODY WHITE
THE DYLAN HARTUNG CAMPAIGN
21 KATHERINE COURT
MORNINGTON VIC 3931

Donations can also be made at the Bendigo bank in Australia

Account name: Dylan Hartung Fund

BSB No. 633-000

Account no. 123940959
Please use the word Scrapbooking as a reference

If a receipt is required please contact

dylanfund@spin.net.au with bank receipt transaction details

Keep up to date with Dylans progess here

http://clearblogs.com/dylan/

HELP US REACH OUR TARGET!

For those of you who can't make it on the day and would like to make a donation, Cheques or money orders can be sent to:

The Dylan Hartung Fund
C/o Jody White
21 Katherine Court
Mornington 3931

If you prefer donations can be made at the
Bendigo bank
Account name: Dylan Hartung Fund
BSB No. 633-000
Account no. 123940959
(please use the word Scrapbooking and your initials as a reference so that we can keep track of your donations)

If a receipt is required please contact dylanfund@spin.net.au with bank receipt transaction details.

HURRY AND SECURE YOUR SPOT !

150 tickets were up for grabs and we are almost halfway there. So if you are planning on coming don't hesitate or you might miss out.

More donations have been arriving, including product from Scrapgenie, product from Bumble Bee and a lovely donation of patterned papers from Rachel Brown and Lou Spiden (thanks girls).

A very generous donation from a friend of ours Dario who owns a bottle shop Endeavour Cellars, Shop11/2 Raymond Mcmahon Blv, Endeavour Hills has kindly donated 2 x 4.5litre bottles of spirits (quite a few hangovers there girls).

THANKYOU!!!!!!

First of all I have to say a huge Thankyou to my dear friend Terry Boyle, who has generously donated heaps of product from her shop to this Fundraiser. Terry has been such a wonderful support to me, and she deserves a massive big THANKYOU.

If you are in the Mornington Peninsula area please call and say hello. CROP TILL YA DROP, is located at 260 Bungower Road, Mornington. Terry holds great crop nights every Friday and Saturday night, and with the warm and inviting atmosphere you will want to come back again and again.

I had a fabulous donation of a

1 x FUJIFILM Finepix F470 Digital Camera RRP $399.00 plus 2 x $50.00 print vouchers, so a great big thank you to Fujifilm for there very generous donation.

Please keep your eye on this site for more exiciting news to follow.

(Herald Sun - Wednesday 30th August)

NEWS!!! NEWS!!! NEWS!!!

Okay ladies & gentleman have you got your ticket to the scrapbooking event of the year, if not I suggest you hurry up and do so. If you purchase your ticket before the 15th October you will go into the draw to win the Super size Delish Prize pack from "Delish Designs". (Please note you will only be eligible if you purchase your ticket before the 15th of October and you must be present on the day).

This is a fantastic cause and we need to reach our goal of $10,000. So if you haven't already done so, I suggest you get your ticket soon.

ALSO LADIES, make sure you look your best on the day, because Scrapbook Creations will be publishing a two page spread in there magazine post the event. Make sure you are wearing a waterproof mascara as Tim Hartung (Dylans Dad) will also be their on the day. It will be a very emotional and fun filled day with heaps of prizes, raffles, giveaways, competitions, games, demonstrations, make and take classes and more.

BOOKINGS/DONATIONS can be made over the phone with your credit card to Jody 5975 0914 or 0419 11 33 51, otherwise send cheques/money orders made payable to "The Dylan Hartung Fund". If you prefer to make a direct debit, you can drop me an email at jodywhite12@optusnet.com.au

Tickets can also be purchased at the following retailers:

CROP TILL YA DROP - Mornington
PAPER DOLL SCRAPBOOKING BOUTIQUE - Frankston
PAPER2 - Mornington
ARTY PANTS - Hampton Park

DONATIONS DONATIONS DONATIONS

REIV - $1000.00
Crown Promenade - Overnight package
Domaine Chandon - Champagne and x 2 champagneFlutes
The Enchanted Maze - 3 x Family passes
Chesterfield Farm - Family Pass
FPC Magazines - 6 mth subscription - Notebook
Good Guys - Electrical Product
Unilever - Hamper ( Continental/Liptons)
Myer - Teddy Bear
Micheles Pattiserie - Voucher
Reddy roasts - Voucher
Tattersalls - Voucher
LCD 18" Monitor - Chas
Kids Toys
Tupperware - Hamper
A McKenna - Hot/cold Esky
Cadbury Schweppes - Hamper
Holeproof - Hamper
Natures Organics - Hamper
Kimberley Clark - Hamper
Ikea - Bookshelf
Cheesecake Shop Voucher
Great Southern Railway - 2 x Two Gold Kangaroo Service tickets travelling on
The Overland from Adelaide to Melbourne and return. (over $600.00 in value)
Krispy Kreme - 10 dozen donuts delivered to your workplace
Bendigo Bank - $50.00 New Account Voucher
Aeroplane Jelly Hamper and a McCormick Foods Hamper
Ferngully Stamps - Kreate a Kard packs
Terry Boyle - Patterned papers
Bumble Bee - Product
Crop Till Ya Drop - AccuCut
Fuji - 1 x FUJIFILM Finepix F470 Digital Camera 6 Megapixels
Fuji - 2 x $50.00 Print Processing vouchers
Endeavour Cellars - 2 x 4.5 litre bottles of Spirits
Rachel Brown - Patterned paper and cardstock
Wurth Australia - Weekend pass for 6 people to Historic Sandown - Value $240.00 plus a showbag of Wurth Promo Goodies
Grant Archival - Albums x 14
- Tote Bags
- Stickers
- Loads of patterned paper
- glues, embellishments, kits and heaps more
Scrapgenie - Product
Scrappy Hollow - Vouchers
Blue Bazaar - Product
Spotlight - Voucher
Stuff2Scrap - Die cut words/shapes
Crop Till Ya Drop - Papercraft Storage bag
Crop Till Ya Drop - Making Memories Wall Word Kit
Crop Till Ya Drop - Xyron 250 plus refill cartridge
Crop Till Ya Drop - 6x6 Scrapbook kit
Crop Till Ya Drop - Personal Trimmer
Crop Till Ya Drop - Mini Shadow Box Frames
Fiskars - Scissors, stickers, glue, photo matting kit, tools
Louise Spiden - Patterned paper & Cardstock
Urban Lily - Patterned paper, diecuts, rubons
Arty Pants - Gift
Scrapbook Adventure - Gift
The Scrapbook Lady -Gift
Lulus - Gift
Finishing Touch Ideas - Gift
Stitch About - Gift
Remember When Scrapbooking - Gift
Paper Doll Scrapbooking Boutique - Gift
Marie Claire Recipe Books - Barretts Distributors
12 month Subscription - For Keeps
2 x 6 month Subscription - Scrapbooking Memories
6 x 6month Subscription - Scrapbook Creations
Fragrance basket (Davidoff, Calvin Klein and heaps more) - Coty Inc
Cosmetics basket - Rimmel
MM Foam stamps x 3 - Keepsakes Wholesale
MM ribbon packs x 2 - Keepsakes Wholesale
Large pack of Alphabet Brads - Keepsakes Wholesale
stickers/calendars/fibres - Acacia Papercraft
Ali Edwards Autographed Book
$25.00 gift voucher - Paper2
"Page by" - Debra Fuller
"Page by" - Maxine Hazelbroek
"Page by" - Daphney Matthews
"Page by" - Kate Mason
"Page by" - Ngaire Bartlam
Gift Basket
CD/AM/FM Radio Player
Albums
Embellishments
Kits
Perfumes
Bottles of Wine/Champagne
Addicted to Craft - Product
EC Birch - Product
Brandcorp (Francheville) - Product
CD's - Jenny (Mahogany Community Centre)

Just to name a few. There will be something for everybody. Keep your eye on this post for more donations.

Sorry for the late posting, I had my 3 year old at the Royal Childrens, having a small procedure on his eye. Even though he was under for a short time, I was a wreck, (mind you he didn’t take it well at all). Sitting in those places really opens your eyes. When you see the other children and babies being taken in, it really hits home as to how lucky you really are. So you can imagine how hard it must be for Dylan and his family and for what they have been through.

YOU TOO CAN HELP!
PURCHASE A TICKET AND REMEMBER

ALL THE PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS

THE DYLAN HARTUNG CAMPAIGN!!!!

Called into Paper Doll Scrapbooking yesterday and saw Wendy. She has been extremely gracious and offered to have some scrapbooking supplies available on the day. She is also willing to donate a % of the sales made on the day. So a huge thank you Wendy. Paper Doll Scrapbooking Boutique is located at Shop 7 / 129 Beach St Frankston VIC 3199 be sure to pop your head in and say hello.

Daphney Matthews has also donated her services on the day. Daphney and her sister Debra Fuller will incorporate some demonstrations and classes for the day. Details on classes etc, will be posted once they are finalised. Deb Fuller has also arranged for Kate Mason to donate a “Designed by” page for the day. We will have some more “Designed by” pages to be announced, so keep watching this site.

I have a few things on the go at the moment but won’t elaborate just yet, but some big news about to be posted! STAY TUNED!!!!

We are putting together a trash and treasure market on the day. What is that you might ask? Put together any of your old product, tools, embellishments etc, package it up and put a price on it. We will set up a little shopping area and other people on the day can purchase it of you. If it is sold then 10% of the sale goes towards The Dylan Hartung Campaign, and the rest in your pocket. If you would like to participate clearly package your items with clear plastic wrap in one parcel, itemise the contents and attach it to the parcel, then hand it in upon registration on the day. So have a clean out and remember One Mans Junk is another Mans TREASURE!!!

Yesterday I called into a shop at Hampton Park Shopping Centre called ARTY PANTS and met a lovely lady by the name of Jodie. Jodie has kindly offered to donate a prize for the day. If you happen to be in the area please take the time to have a look around the shop, and say hi to one of the friendly staff.

I also received confirmation of another donation from Addicted to Craft which will be going inside the goodie bags. Also a big thankyou to Pip Preston from Little Grasshoppers Child Care. Pip has made a donation of cardstock which will also be incorporated in the Goodie Bags.

Stay tuned for more updates!!!!!

Well more donations are arriving, Francheville are kindly donating goods for everyones goodie bags and I have another donation coming in the mail, but I have a memory like a sieve and cant remember who it was, will let you know when it arrives. Kathy at Remember When Scrapbooking has also offered to help out with donations so a big thank you to all.
I have been contacting some local radio stations to have something aired so hopefully we may here something back from them soon. I'm also working on Channel 7 at the moment, who knows what could happen there, keep your fingers crossed!
I also want to advertise at as many schools as I can so if any can help out there please let me know. I have just heard from my dear friend Tanja and Wurth Australia have kindly donated a world cup soccer ball that opens out into a cd player and radio. Thanks Tan.
Well I'm now off to promote ticket sales, wish me luck.

Yesterday, I received a very generous donation from Keepsakes Wholesale, which was fantastic a big thank you to them. I also received a 12mth subscription from Scrapbooking Memories, For Keeps and Scrapbook Creations, a big thank you to all of those companies for their fab donations. Not to mention also that Paper2 donated a $25.00 gift voucher. Tickets are also on sale at Crop till ya Drop in Mornington at Paper Doll Scrapbooking Boutique in Frankston and at Paper2 in Mornington. Deb Fuller has kindly donated her services and will be holding demonstrations throughout the day. Today I will spend a lot of time on the phone chasing up more donations and trying to promote the day in the local rag and on the TV & Radio.

The Dylan Hartung Campaign will be holding a Fundraising Scrapbooking Day:

Saturday 21st October 2006
Mahogany Neighbourhood Community Centre
26 Mahogany Drive, Frankston North
10.00am – 5.00pm
$25.00 (payable at time of booking)
BYO Lunch – Tea, coffee, refreshments supplied
Morning and afternoon tea supplied

raffles galore, door prizes, goodie packs

It’s going to be a jam packed day, don’t miss out. Please spread the word, it will be a day you won’t forget.

All profits will be donated to The Dylan Hartung Fund to assist with Dylan’s ongoing medical expenses.

You can also visit Dylan’s website at www.dylanhartung.net for more information.

Dylan is a 7 year old Australian boy who was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma on 26th July 2004 when he was 5 years old. Dylan was classed as refractory in December 2004, meaning he no longer responded to the regular Neuroblastoma protocols of treatment. As Dylan still has Neuroblastoma evident in his bones, the doctors in Australia would not perform surgery or harvest his stem cells to continue treatment regimes. We were told that Dylan had 2 – 12 months to live and there was little more that could be done for Dylan.


Dylan's fight for survival has led him to America, where they have many treatments that are not currently available in Australia, one in particular is called 3F8 Monoclonal antibodies. Dylan had his stem cells successfully harvested on the 7th and 8th February 2005 and had his main abdominal tumor entirely removed on the 9th February 2005 by a highly skilled surgeon who is an expert in the field of Neuroblastoma, at MSKCC in New York. Without this surgery, Dylan would not be alive today. Dylan has now commenced treatment to tackle the Neuroblastoma still present in his bones. We will continue our fundraising, as Dylan requires ongoing medical treatment in the US.