Melanie Condon bought a Mater Lottery ticket a week before her daughter Bella was born. At that point, she had no idea how important the Mater would become to her.

Bella was born in September 2005. Diagnosed with bacterial meningitis at just 10 days old, she was taken to the Mater Children’s Hospital for treatment. Bella spent three days in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit during which she underwent emergency treatment.

Once she was strong enough, Bella was transferred to a general ward which became her home for the next eight weeks. Unfortunately during this stay Bella developed complications from the meningitis and had to endure a series of operations on her brain by Mater’s neurosurgical team.

As a result of the meningitis, Bella has mild cerebral palsy and some developmental delays. Despite these challenges, she embraces each day with an enthusiasm and energy that is inspiring.

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