Declan du Toit was born on June 14 June 2008 at 10 am - a gorgeous blonde bundle. Mom and Dad, Gillian and Daryl, were thrilled to bits and took him home to begin their new exciting (daunting?) adventure as parents.

Life can throw curve balls when you least expect it....

At 10 days old, Declan, was diagnosed with a a malignant tumor which appeared to be growing from the back of his eye. And so his - and Gill and Daryl's - tough journey towards full health began.

The development of this All-hands-on-Dec website has been motivated by two main ideas:-

  • Gill and Daryl have been overwhelmed by the support and friendship extended to them from so many people - friends, family, colleagues and complete strangers who have simply been touched by the paradox of both Declan's frailty and his toughness.
    So many people are rooting for him....

    They are unable to keep up with phone calls and emails to keep everyone up-to-date on Declan's progress, which changes on a daily - sometimes hourly - basis. They are hoping that this website will fulfill this function.

    So, please bookmark the site: follow Declan's progress through the Photo Gallery and Gillian and Daryl's Blog updates.

    They would love to hear from you, so leave them, or Dec a message via the Message Board.
  • Through the time spent at the Paediatric Oncology Unit at the Johannesburg General Hospital, Gill and Daryl have become familiar with the work of CHOC and The Sunflower Fund, as well as various other amazing organizations and individuals who put others needs above their own.

    Many friends and family members have kindly offered their financial help in getting Declan the necessary treatment in beating this gremlin. Any funds not used for Declan's treatment will be passed on to other organisations or will be used for All-hands-on-Dec inspired initiatives.

Banking Details

All Hands On Dec Friends
FNB
Branch: Featherbrooke Village 250741
Account No: 622 157 37042
Account Type: Savings

The account is being managed and administered by Dr Brandon Head (011 832 1381 / drhead@ibi.co.za). He will administer all payments in respect of treatments for Declan that we, as his parents, are not able to cover.

Another way you can help both Declan and other children as to you can also do, is to simply give blood...