Most open house auctions aren’t all that newsworthy, but there are always pretty special exceptions out there.
On Saturday 21 February, a five-bedroom family home in Tarneit’s Alamora Estate that will be auctioned with proceeds going directly to the Good Friday Appeal, welcomed a special guest.
Carpenter Dylan Blair, 24, who builds the frames on the homes of The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) took a look at his work.
Mr Blair’s life has been framed by the hospital.
At just two weeks of age, he was rushed to the RCH, turning blue with serious breathing difficulties.
“I can’t remember anything of The Royal Children’s but I’m happy to help out each year and help the staff and the sick kids at the hospital,” Mr Blair said.
His mother, Nikki, a nurse and paramedic, was on hand to inspect his ‘perfectionist’ handiwork, too.
She recalled the drama vividly, still feeling very lucky she made it to the hospital in time and that staff were able to save his life.
“He had an airway stenosis caused by feeding, it was just terrible,” she said.
“I was a nurse and I worked in an emergency, in an ICU, in theatre. I’d seen all sorts of things and suddenly I was absolutely terrified.
“But the staff at The Royal Children’s were just fantastic. And now he’s paying back the favour every year.”
Open for inspections will be weekly until Wednesday 1 April. The home will go under the hammer on Good Friday, 3 April.
For updates and inspection information, visit www.gfacharityhouse.com.au
