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Red Set Go 2026

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Sunrise live cross from Wiggles HQ!

Yesterday our little family went to the Wiggles HQ to do a live cross on Sunrise on Ch7. We spoke about our teams amazing fundraising effort last year for the Red Set Go challenge, and also touched upon our story and what Red Nose means to us as a family. We all had a lovely time meeting the wiggles and sharing our story. It’s a morning we will never forget and meant so much to us all. Thank you to the whole Wiggles team and Sunrise team for making us feel so welcome. 

Our family on Sunrise Ch7 with The Wiggles at “Hot Potato Studios”!

Second Time Round - Let's Go!

Hi everyone, 

After our team's success last year in raising over $20,000  for Red Nose Australia (under our team name for 2025 - "Austin’s Guardian Angel"), we've decided to do it again for a second year! This year we’ve called ourselves “Teddy’s Tribe” and we are also proud to be Red Nose Australia ambassadors this time round! 

We are doing this in honour of all little lives lost too soon, but especially in honour of our dearly missed and much loved son - Teddy Charles Tlais who was born sleeping in 2024. 

For those who still don't know our story - Teddy was born sleeping alongside his identical twin brother Austin - who is here with us today. After years of infertility, we found out in early 2024 that we were expecting identical twins! We were overjoyed, however it wasn't long until things in the pregnancy took a turn for the worse. In the first trimester there was a clot that had formed alongside the boys sacks that was threatening the pregnancy, and bed rest and light duties was ordered until it healed. By the second trimester, we were in the clear - until a scan at 16 weeks changed our joy to worry once again. Our boys were diagnosed with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), a fatal condition for the boys if left untreated - however, with treatment there was a chance either one or both would be saved. The first fetoscopic laser surgery was performed at 17 weeks which was not successful and Austin's sack also ruptured making the situation even more dire (PPROM). Bed rest was again ordered and minimal movement. During this time we were also told sepsis could occur and/or early labour due to PRROM. Despite this, our boys held on and fought - but by 20 weeks, we were told there was nothing that could be done, the surgery hadn’t reversed the condition and our boys health had rapidly deteriorated.  With all avenues in Sydney exhausted, as last resort we rushed up to Brisbane to meet with another specialist team who took our case onboard.  After several weeks of close monitoring and neither of the boys getting better, a second fetoscopic laser surgery was performed at 22 weeks. We were warned that there was every chance the boys might not survive the second procedure. However, there was no choice but to intervene as by this stage Teddy was under the 1st percentile and his tiny body was struggling as he was also diagnosed with Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) and Austin had suffered from heart failure and hydrops for nearly 3 months at this stage due to the ongoing TTTS. Delivering the boys early was not an option either, due to how sick in utero they both were. 
After the second surgery, strict bed rest was ordered yet again and a wheelchair was used for any outing as Rebecca was not able to walk more than a few steps by this stage for hers and the boys wellbeing. 

A week after the second surgery we were hopeful things might start to improve for both boys - however, a follow up scan changed the course of our lives forever. 

On Monday 24 June 2024, we went for a routine scan at 23.5 weeks to discover Teddy no longer had a heart beat. It's a moment that will stay with us for the rest of our lives and has forever changed us. At that same scan, we found out Austin was showing signs of improvement. Teddy's passing saved Austin, as Teddy’s passing meant TTTS could no longer be ongoing-which was the cause of all of Austin’s issues in utero. This is why we think of Teddy as Austin's guardian angel ❤️ 

Somehow, Rebecca found the strength to carry our sons for another 3 months - a miracle in itself, as we were told she would likely deliver very early due to all the stress on her body and the placenta. At 36.5 weeks Rebecca's waters broke and our sons were born.... one alive and one dead on 15th September 2024. The best and worst day of our lives.
Every moment since has been so bittersweet, celebrating one while grieving the other. 

We've learnt that grief that comes with the loss of a child never leaves you, there's not a day that goes by where we don't miss our son and wish he was here alongside Austin. So, while we can't bring Teddy back - we can at least try to honour his little life through fundraising to help other families just like ours receive support from Red Nose Australia. 

Please help us reach our goal by donating and also sharing the link to our page. 

Wish us luck! 
Karim Tlais & Rebecca Noun-Tlais ~ Teddy’s Tribe

We're fundraising to save little lives this August!

Every day, nine babies and children are lost suddenly or unexpectedly in Australia.

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 taking on the Red, Set, Go Challenge 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

$3.04k

Karim Tlais

$2.04k

Australian Wrapping Company Pty Ltd

$2k

Anonymous

So proud of you all.

$2k

Anonymous

You continue to do amazing things. Very proud of you.

$1,000

Taita, Auntie & Uncle

$1,000

Anonymous

Thank you Harry.

$790

Rebecca Noun-tlais

A little self donation to kickstart the fundraiser ❤️ Missing you more and more every day Teddy. Mummy loves you so much. I hope mummy, daddy and your identical twin brother Austin can make you proud again this year by reaching our goal ❤️

$540

Nathan Kouros

$269

Emily, Amy & Harry Noun

$269

Doug Daniell

$269

Debra Noun

So proud of you all ❤️ love Nanny xx

$269

Debra Noun

Forever missing my grandson Teddy. ❤️

$269

Debra Noun - Nanny

Missing my grandson Teddy so much ❤️

$250

Dollar Match

$250

Dollar Match

$250

Debra Noun

Thank you for doing this in honour of my grandson Teddy xx

$250

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$250

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$250

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$250

Tiffany & James

Hood job Harry.

$250

Zee & Beck Cheikho

We may never have had the chance to meet you, sweet Teddy, but through your beautiful twin brother Austin, we will always carry a little piece of you in our hearts too. You will always be loved and remembered. This is for you Teddy ♥️

$250

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$250

Dollar Match

$217

Amalia. S

You are super mum! Everything you’ve gone through you still keep a smile on your face everyday! We love you and Austin oh and Karim lol and think of Teddy often! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

$217

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$217

Thn Partners

All the best

$217

Sharon Mcfarlane

With love for Teddy from Aunty Shaz Uncle David Joshua Jade and Brianna

$217

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$175

Natasha

So proud of you hun xx 💖

$163

Kristy

Awesome job Em! X

$163

Kenzo & Kingston

$163

Dollar Match

$160

Anonymous

Thinking of you all 🥺

$150

Luke & Cassandra Turner

Karim & Rebecca, congratulations on the great work you are doing in honour of young Teddy & we are honoured to donate to this worthwhile cause. Proud of you all!

$112

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$112

Mohamad Rabah

Hi Karim, I really admire you for raising funds for Red Nose. It’s such an important cause, and I’m happy to support you. Wishing you all the best with the fundraiser—you’re doing a great thing! ❤️

$112

Anonymous

Goodluck Em! 💞

$112

Anonymous

It’s great what you’re doing for your son and others.

$112

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$112

Harry Erskine-noun

Love you guys!🥰 Thanks for doing the walk with us this year. Lots of love Harry Xxx 🩵

$112

Harry Erskine-noun

Keep up the good work Kenzo & Kingston! Love Harry xx

$112

Gaylene Noun

Keep up the steps

$112

Rakan Haj Youssef

I love you guys

$112

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$112

Anonymous

Keep up the good work ❤️

$112

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$112

Anonymous

$110

Anonymous

Such a lovely tribute x

$110

Jacquie

Beautiful tribute Em x

$106

Laura Alfughi

💙💙

$106

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$100

Kel

Proud of you!!!

$100

Indigoblack Building Pty Ltd

$100

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$82

Anonymous

Lovely cause you are supporting. Goodluck

$80

Anonymous

Keep up the good work Harry 👏🏼

$56

Yes

Thinking of you always x

$56

Neeta Dhami

$56

Adelaide, Jack & Jude

Such an amazing and special family, we love you!

$56

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$50

Brooke Peacey

Hey Bec! Amazing work you are all doing in Teddy’s honour! He would be so proud xx

$50

Sarah Pisani-cook

Love from Noah, Louie and Mia

$50

Kassie K

$34

Anonymous

$34

Tree

💕💕💕

$34

Red Nose Matched Giving

This donation has been matched by our generous Red Nose Day sponsor

$24

Scott Crawford

$12

Anonymous

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