It was just a normal 'Kars on Keppel' Sunday back in March when Rockabilly Café owner Tanya Ingwersen decided she wanted to make a difference in a local family's life.
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Ms Ingwersen was speaking with a young car-loving boy named Adam Beuzeville who is living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) when she realised she had the power to provide Adam and his family with some amazing memories.
"I thought 'you know what, I have the frontage of the café, I have the exposure, I'm going to make a difference'," Ms Ingwersen said.
"My goal is to send the family away on a week's holiday, all expenses paid, with a carer and let them know what a real holiday is about."
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As Adam was also diagnosed with autism and mental delays, something as simple as going on a holiday is extremely difficult for the Beuzeville family.
The 'Dreams Can Come True' charity has already raised $8000 and Ms Ingwersen hopes to have $15,000 to put towards a holiday the Beuzeville family will cherish forever.
"When you look back at memories you look back at photos so in 10 years' time, in 20 years' time, the family can look back and say we went on that holiday and it was amazing," she said.
With merchandise already available, the fundraiser will culminate with Adam's Day, postponed until September 12, and all entertainment on the day has been donated.
Ms Ingwersen plans to make the 'Dreams Can Come True' charity an annual event with the committee selecting another family to raise funds for next year.
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