When Alissa was just a few weeks old, her parents noticed a red, angry rash across her abdomen. As first‑time parents living interstate, Nicholas and Liana did what most new parents would do and went to the local GP.

$3m funds access to world-class medicine.

Wearing a red checkered dress and clutching a navy backpack, River Reid is set to begin prep on Thursday – a milestone her mother thought was an “impossible dream”.

Lion-hearted Leo comfortable in his own skin.

His scrub cap – headwear worn by a surgeon in the operating room – features a repetitive pattern of colourful bow ties.

Pro-level motocross racer Noah will miss 12 months competing in his beloved sport after sustaining spinal cord injuries in a crash.

His favourite Paw Patrol character, Marshall, has a catchphrase: “I’m fired up.”

Reconstructive surgeon Will Alexander knows what real damage looks like.