The Pledge
This year, the Naracoorte team is proudly raising money for Red Nose Day, and we're doing it in honour Eleanor and Henry- and for the families who have experienced unimaginable heartbreak through the loss of a child.
From 9am Monday the 25th of August to 5pm Thursday the 28th of August (Red Nose Day) Myself (Laura Renehan), are taking the Positivity Pledge:
No Complaints
No Negativity
Pure Positive Energy, Kindness, and Support
And here's the twist: If we slip up- we pay up! 
Each time one of us complains, we'll donate $5 to our Red Nose Fundraiser.
Want to support us? Here's how we will thank you:
Donate $5-$10
Receive a personalised "positive vibes" message delivered to your Teams or inbox- a little sunshine to brighten your day.
Donate $20-$50
Get the above + your name on our "Wall of Positivity" a digital celebration of kind hearts and generous spirits!
Donate $50+
Get all of the above + entry into our Red Nose Day Prize Draw!
Prizes include:
- A self care pack
- Lunch on us
- A few mystery surprise goodies
For Henry- Alysha's Story
To my baby boy Henry.
At our 20-week scan, we found out Henry had a heart defect. I wasn’t prepared for the rollercoaster that would become his life. Every week brought something new. First the diagnosis, then learning what it meant. I found out I’d have to travel to Melbourne for care, which is a 12-hour round trip. Every appointment was full of stress, not knowing if his condition would be stable or worse.
We were given some hope when they told us his heart defect wasn’t as bad as first thought, and that he might not need surgery until he was older. But then things turned. The fluid on his lungs was getting worse, and I was admitted to hospital straight away, completely unprepared, thinking I’d only be in Melbourne for a day or two. I had to call my partner to rush over, and I was so lucky to have my beautiful friends, Laura and Shelley, step up to care for our animals. I’m still so grateful for them, because of them I could focus on being in hospital.
That time in hospital was a mental battle I wasn’t ready for. The plan kept changing. Every department was involved. After a week, the doctors made the call to let Henry keep growing a bit longer. Just as I was starting to believe maybe things would be okay, they couldn’t find his heartbeat during a routine check. Henry passed away at 33 weeks, in June 2023.
The weeks after that were the hardest of my life. I’m so thankful I had the support of Red Nose. I’ve had counselling through them for the last two years, and I honestly don’t think I would have made it through without their help and the love of my other son, Thomas, who was the sunshine in all of it.
I wouldn’t wish what we went through on anyone. It’s changed me completely. But I’ll always be grateful for the people who stood by us. My family, my friends, and everyone who supported us while we were in Melbourne. To beautiful Tenille that looked after Thomas while I had hospital appointments and was there for me so much mentally throughout this time, I am eternally grateful.
Some families only get minutes or days with their precious little ones. Others never get to see their child take their first breath.
We want to support parents that have experienced this unimaginable heartbreak and raise funds to help save little lives – that’s why we're signed up for Red Nose Day this August.
Donate to our fundraiser now and you’ll help fund vital research that will save little lives – and provide counselling and support to families that have experienced the devastation of losing a precious baby or child.
We hope you’ll support us with a kind donation today and help make the world a bright place for the little lives and their families that need it most.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$158
Nick Mct
$158
Dollar Match
$150
Tim Mccall
For Henry
$108
Alysha Jacobson
$108
Dollar Match
$106
Shelley Hartle
$105
Jake, Harry And Max
Such a worthy cause. We love you guys 🫶
$105
Thomas Mccall
$105
Dollar Match
$102
Laura Renehan
$102
Dollar Match
$54
Hayley Fairs
$54
Anonymous
$54
Laura
For Eleanor's 5th birthday xx
$54
Laura
For Henry xx
$53
Jody Schmidt
🩵 Henry 🩵
$53
Jody Schmidt
🩷 Eleanor 🩷
$53
Christopher Engels
I had to assist you in beating that goal!
$50
Ssa Naracoorte
Go Team!!
$50
Ssa Naracoorte
Go Team!!
$50
Ssa Naracoorte
Go Team!!
$32
Brodie Francis
Amazing job guys! Well done
$32
Jessica Lyndon
Thank you
$32
Dollar Match
$32
Desley Tilbrook
$30
Dani Grindlay
Unthinkable pain Alysha, sending so much love to you and your beautiful family x
$30
Dollar Match
$30
Laura
amazing work staying positive!
$30
Dollar Match
$30
Laura
Amazing work staying positive!
$30
Dollar Match
$26
Laura Renehan
To maintain the positivity!
$26
Laura Renehan
To maintain the positivity
$23
Mark Reilly
$21
Rachelle Fairs
$21
Anonymous
$21
Carli Mitchell
$21
Carmel Renehan
$21
Dollar Match
$20
Sharon West
Thinking of you and your beautiful family Alysha, and remembering your dear boy Henry x
$11
Margaret Marchant
$10
Laura Renehan
Welcome to the Team!
$10
Hue Dinh
$1
Anonymous
$1
Well done everyone for supporting such a great cause. In memory of Eleanor and Henry.