As reported earlier in local news 21 month old Giuliana de Petro is suffering an eating disorder which is baffling the experts. The Springfield toddler, daughter of Rennie and Raquel of Springfield, has not been able to eat solid foods even when pureed for the last 9 months. Doctors have carried out intensive tests and are at a loss as to find a solution to Giuliana's cure.

 

The de Petro's have engaged professional medical assistance from Adelaide based Lively Eaters Feeding Services, a specialist multi disciplinary infant and paediatric feeding clinic who specialise in curing children with eating disorders. This specialist program comes at a cost though. The intensive feeding program includes individual program development, therapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy, infant mental health and diet management.

 

To assist Rennie and Raquel financially, the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield will be funding the initial costs of the intensive feeding program including the intensive booking fee and therapist fees to the tune of $2,515.00. This initial assistance will go a long way in helping the de Petro family in their quest to raise a total of $20,000 for the full program. When contacted Rennie and Raquel said "'We truly want to thank again the 'Greater Springfield Rotary Club' for all the help you are giving us for Giuliana's medical costs. We are more than happy to give you our permission to assist us in any way with Giuliana's cost and the good will that the Rotary Club does."'  They were optimistic that the South Australian based clinic could offer Giuliana the help she so desperately needed.

 

Rennie reported that "'As we speak we are in Adelaide and tomorrow Giuliana will commence her 7 day intensive feeding program."' We truly hope that Giuliana recovers  to eat and thrive as a young healthy little toddler.

 

If you are able to offer any financial help, donations can be made via www.youcaring.com/ medical-fundraiser/help- our-little-baby-giuliana-eat/ 164844 or contact the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield.