A boy’s legacy

Fight for Connar
Selfless. Driven. Compassionate.

When little Connar Gibson developed brain cancer at age five, Monica Halliday was there for him and his family every step of the way.

She founded Fight for Connar to raise funds for the little boy, whom she knew through her daycare business.

Sadly, Connar passed away when he was nine. But thanks to Monica, his family and friends got to make wonderful memories with a special birthday party and fun day at his school.

His wish of seeing his mum marry also came true.

Determined to help other families with seriously sick children, Monica decided to continue Fight for Connar as his legacy.

The not-for-profit supports families in many ways, including presents for the children, meals, garden maintenance and renovations to make homes wheelchair accessible.

Special keepsakes are also organised for the families, including photos, hand molds and jewellery.

“We make memories matter for families with children diagnosed with a terminal illness,” Monica says.

Despite the demands of full-time job, she is always the first person to offer help.

“We knew our journey could not finish with Connar and we would continue to fight in his name to support more families facing the terminal diagnosis of their children,” Monica says.

Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation. Fight for Connar will buy a mascot and other fund-raising merchandise and fund the cost of registering as a charity.

For further information on the Westfield Local Heroes program, click here