By MELISSA MEEHAN
HE is a special little boy, and his battle ahead has captured the hearts of many.
Upwey’s Joshua Schwarz has a rare form of cancer which, doctors say, is inoperable and he only has months to live.
On Sunday 16 February the community is invited to come together again to show their support for Joshua and his family.
Dane Howe from the Upwey and Tecoma Football and Cricket Clubs said each year the clubs worked together on a community-based initiative.
“Last year, it was fund-raising for the local CFA, this year we’ve decided to do what we can for Joshua and his family,” Mr Howe said.
“One of our players mums used to be Joshua’s kindergarten teacher, so that’s how it all started.
“The family aren’t members of our club, but they are Upwey people.”
Mr Howe said he and other members of the club met with Joshua’s mum Penne, and decided to run a fund-raising day at the club this weekend.
“The plan is to open the doors and see what we can do to raise a few bucks,” he said.
“It’s actually become pretty big, and we will donate anything we can get to the family.”
Already planned for the day – Mr Howe and his team have organised a jumping castle, face painting, musicians, plus a number of raffles.
“The support we’ve had has been amazing,” he said.
People are invited to come and enjoy the day, donations are not expected, but will be appreciated.
Joshua’s Fund-raiser will be held at the Upwey Tecoma Recreation Reserve at Chosen Avenue, Upwey from 11am – 5pm.
