	{"id":162037,"date":"2025-05-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=162037"},"modified":"2025-05-22T09:47:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:47:28","slug":"students-dance-to-help-zaylis-fight-with-bone-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/students-dance-to-help-zaylis-fight-with-bone-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Students dance to help Zayli&#8217;s fight with bone cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GRADE 3 students at Torquay College have rallied behind one of their own in an inspiring show of unity, kindness, and community spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Through the Dance for Sick Kids campaign by Ronald McDonald House Charities, the students raised $2,357, which is equivalent to sponsoring 15 nights of accommodation for families with seriously ill children.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_162065\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-162065\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-162065 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/A-img1-2-1024x538.jpg?_t=1747871173\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/A-img1-2-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/A-img1-2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/A-img1-2-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/A-img1-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-162065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zayli is being treated at the Royal Children&#8217;s Hospital for bone cancer. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The initiative was sparked by the recent diagnosis of one of their classmates, Zayli, who is undergoing treatment for bone cancer.<\/p>\n<p>While the full details of Zayli&#8217;s diagnosis were not initially shared with the students, they were aware their eight-year-old friend was unwell and would be away from school for some time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When we were notified of Zayli&#8217;s diagnosis we were absolutely shattered, as you can imagine,&#8221; Torquay College assistant principal Amy Snow said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Zayli&#8217;s teacher, Ash Martin, suggested we get behind the Ronald McDonald House Charity to dance and help contribute whatever we could.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Every day, students and teachers embraced the joy of dancing, turning classrooms, corridors and the school grounds into impromptu dancefloors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/IMG_5514_15535.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students at Torquay College have danced to help raise funds for Zayli&#8217;s family.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Grade 3 classes danced individually as well as coming together for a conga line of the school grounds.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign reached its high point when the entire school &#8211; students, staff, and parents alike &#8211; came together for a dance-filled assembly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are so proud of the Year 3 students showing their commitment to supporting their friend in a fun and engaging way,&#8221; Ms Snow said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Trying to explain what is going on for Zayli and her family to eight- and nine-year old children is not something we want to do, but being able to dance and bring some positive energy to the space put a smile on all our faces in between the tears.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Zayli continues her treatment at the Royal Children&#8217;s Hospital in Melbourne, her family have remained by her side every day.<\/p>\n<p>A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Zayli and her family, and had raised more than $70,000 as of Wednesday this week.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to donate, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/gofundme.com\/f\/help-support-zayli-through-her-battle-with-bone-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gofundme.com\/f\/help-support-zayli-through-her-battle-with-bone-cancer<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GRADE 3 students at Torquay College have rallied behind one of their own in an inspiring show of unity, kindness, and community spirit. 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