Bringing Hope, Strength & Joy
Chelsea’s cherished wish gets picked up by The Cairns Post.
CHELSEA’S CHERISHED WISH BRINGS LASTING STRENGTH AND JOY
Sixteen-year-old Chelsea was diagnosed with
fibromyxoid sarcoma in early 2013.
by Chelsea’s wish and had some words of support for
the budding musician.
As if being a teenager isn’t hard enough, she had to
endure major surgery and weeks of radiation treatment
to combat the disease. Her love of music, especially
that of her favourite musician, John Butler, helped get
her through a tough past year. When Chelsea’s wish to
have a guitar just like the one Butler plays recently came
true, she received a very special bonus – a personal
video message from the man himself.
“I hope you can feel that love, because I’m sending
it to you,” he said, wishing her luck with her playing
and offering “prayers, laughter, happiness and
goodness.”
Butler, who couldn’t be there to deliver the custommade 11-string Maton guitar in person, was honoured
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Chelsea, now clear of her illness, is looking forward
to teaching herself more of Butler’s songs on her
new guitar. The brave teen has a lifetime ahead of
her to learn, as well as a precious reminder of her
hero’s support that she can turn to for inspiration
and strength. ■
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