15 Jul Smart Pup for Steph
With Steph there’s usually more questions than answers. It can be a little difficult with doctors disagreeing with each other, and a constellation of unexplained symptoms. Steph is under investigation for rare disease, neuromuscular conditions and seizure disorders. She has a lot of complex unexplained issues. So for now, Steph is a ‘SWAN’ or ‘diagnostic odyssey’.
Steph has been diagnosed with Autism, sensory processing disorder and hypotonia. She has difficulties with mobility, keeping steady and weakness. She fatigues easily and has a range of other complex medical issues. She experiences severe pain episodes and is often unwell.
Steph bravely faces many battles and misses out on a lot due to her conditions. She has a huge amount of appointments, both medical and intensive therapy, last month, 28 appointments altogether.
In between appointments Steph loves to get out in the community and have adventures. She loves music class, visiting the local theme parks and animal attractions as well as going to as many children’s concerts as possible, her favorites are The Wiggles and Hoot.
As much as Steph loves these adventures, she can often find it all very overwhelming. During shopping and every day life she experiences sensory overload, struggles to cope, becomes extremely distressed, and needs to leave early. So sadly she misses out on a lot. Without safety awareness, it can often be difficult for her mum to manage. When Steph becomes very distressed, it may also trigger a seizure episode. Even something like a loud motorbike riding past, can ruin an outing for her.
A Smart Pup would help keep Steph calm and safe in the community and at home. Could alert her mum to seizures, act as an anchor during meltdowns to help keep her safe and help her cope with hospital visits and every day life.
Steph just has her mum, a single parent and her full time carer, unable to go back to work yet due to Stephs high care needs.
This little family really needs a hand to raise the funds for this life changing assistance dog. All donations are gratefully received and can be made directly to Smart Pups.
Your donation will be greatly appreciated no matter how big or small. This organisation is a non for-profit organisation. The training for the pup can take 12-18 months but it is intense, and these dogs are just incredible.
Thank you for your donation! All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Peter Szorcsoki
Posted at 15:26h, 15 JulyMy grand daughter Stephie makes me smile everytime i see her, so this is to help her smile too.
Michelle Szorcsoki
Posted at 15:31h, 15 JulyHoping your Smart Pup, brings you as much joy as you give me Stephie. X
Tash Pattinson
Posted at 15:36h, 15 JulyGot your back woman
Michael Woldhuis
Posted at 17:14h, 15 JulyBest wishes to your beautiful granddaughter Michelle, Rosemary and Michael xx
Linda Sung
Posted at 20:11h, 15 JulyThinking and praying for you both 🙏 love Steph’s beaming smile
Pippa Bonson
Posted at 05:35h, 16 JulyAll the very best Steph xxxxx
Moira Wilson
Posted at 06:15h, 16 JulyGive your pup a few pats from me 🐶💚
Ted Grant
Posted at 07:42h, 16 JulyKia kaha Steph!
William Fielding
Posted at 08:27h, 16 JulyRenegades Fantasy Sports NRL
All the best Steph
Robert Christiansen
Posted at 09:43h, 16 JulyAll the best, Steph
Matt Anthony
Posted at 09:55h, 16 JulyGood luck and God bless – from a member of Renegades
Adam Broadbent
Posted at 19:15h, 16 JulyIm sure your new dog will give you years of fun and comfort Steph.
Michael & Helen Craven
Posted at 19:10h, 18 JulyGood luck with raising the funds to get Steph a Smartpup. I’m sure the pup will be a huge benefit to her.
John Harris
Posted at 12:57h, 19 JulySmall donation but hoping it helps to achieve the Goal – and importantly helps Steph and her family
Brenden Hoffmann
Posted at 17:29h, 19 JulySteph you are a little cutie. Hope you get your pup soon
Wendy Millis
Posted at 17:30h, 19 July❤️
Belinda Aquilina
Posted at 13:22h, 20 JulyI hope your beautiful little daughter / grand daughter gets this much needed and deserved help. ❤️❤️
Belinda Aquilina
Posted at 13:27h, 20 JulyI hope you raise enough funds for Steph to get the help she needs ❤️
Sandra MILLIS
Posted at 09:25h, 23 July💜
Pam Taylor
Posted at 15:54h, 26 JulyHope your new puppy brings lots of joy.
Julie De courcey/helm
Posted at 10:29h, 31 JulyThinking of little steph, hoping she can get her smart pup soon michelle, ❤️ Julie
Chris Van velzen
Posted at 19:20h, 02 AugustSteph, I hope your smart pup comes to fruition and it brings much happiness to your life!
Drs Kevin & Fiona Cruickshank
Posted at 00:51h, 09 AugustWishing you Steph, your Mum and your Nanna many happy years with your new pup. Best Wishes from all the team at Gold Coast Vet Surgery
Paul Colvin
Posted at 14:31h, 22 AugustThanks to the team at Roll the Dice for sharing Steph’s story
Karen Hossary
Posted at 16:23h, 30 AugustLove and hugs xx
Michelle Callaghan
Posted at 20:40h, 06 SeptemberHop[e the campaign reaches it’s goal for this gorgeous girls sake <3
Brenda McElvogue
Posted at 09:38h, 13 SeptemberHeard Steph’s story and wanted to help her get a smart pup.
Nadia Angelo
Posted at 19:23h, 13 SeptemberI’m very glad to be able to make a small contribution for such an important need. I’m sure your Smart Pup will love you very much!
Brenden Hoffmann
Posted at 17:44h, 16 SeptemberHope you get that pup soon and it helps to keep you happy.
Brenda Gilbert
Posted at 12:48h, 20 SeptemberI wish you all the best for your sweet little girl.
Kelli Hancock
Posted at 21:49h, 24 SeptemberLove from Georgia xo
Oliver Field
Posted at 19:13h, 25 SeptemberKeep smiling Steph! You are such a special girl. I look forward to seeing pics with your Pup 🙂
Rebecca Lock
Posted at 15:16h, 07 OctoberEvery bit helps 😍
Anthony Renkin
Posted at 11:42h, 15 OctoberGood Luck Steph, I hope your new dog brings back that cheeky grin and brings a big smile to your family.
Kind Regards
Tony
Phillip Hearne
Posted at 10:48h, 16 OctoberVery much needed for a wonderful childs future.
Marian Boyle
Posted at 07:01h, 02 DecemberOur small Club raised money for Steph’s Smart Pup, it is such a wonderful thing to do for a very cute girl.