Glide Family, Victoria

Recently a family from Diamond Creek, Victoria had been dealt a tragic blow – Kerry Glide (aged only 45), wife and mother of 3 girls had been diagnosed with a fatal motor neuron disease. Kerry has been fighting this shocking disease for over 18 months; she has very little time left.

Unbeknown to the family, a group of 4 friends got together to try and raise money to take some pressure off the family. A fundraising night was held at the local community centre with over 200 people attending. Many items were auctioned, games were played, plenty of dancing was done, and a fantastic night was had by all. As a result of our combined efforts, we raised over $27,000 for the Glide family! As Kerry’s husband is self employed, the money raised has enabled him to stay home from work, to spend their final months together.

The Glide’s are a very private family who would never ask for help. Kerry has always had one wish, that’s to have her husband home with her in her final months. With the help of Club Cares who donated $1,000 and their local community, we were able to help make this wish come true.

It’s amazing what communities can do when they pull together.

Kerry lost her battle against motor neuron disease on 1 January 2010 and our condolences go to her family at this difficult time.