It's the end of an era. To say my 20s were colorful years would be an understatement. Moving out from my sheltered life in Lara to the big smoke at 18 I lived it up in grungy Fitzroy for 6 months in a studio flat then moved on to Toorak to live it up like a princess for another 6 months and partied hard south of the Yarra. Back over to Ascot Vale and Kensington for the next four odd years where I again enjoyed the shenanigans of a uni share house and celebrated my 21st Playboy style. Over the following nine years an 8 month backpacking adventure, career and finishing uni I made Pat's day by agreeing to marry him. What a lucky guy.
Now I'm a settled down suburban mum to a beautiful daughter who has been such a joy in our lives.
We'd like our closest and dearest to celebrate my thirtieth by taking the opportunity to raise funds for Post and Antenatal Depression Association (PANDA). No gifts please, just donations for a great cause.
When Leila was 5 months I was diagnosed with severe PND. It caught us by surprise as I was doing great and loved being a mum. Our world turned upside down and my dear husband essentially became a full time carer for myself and our daughter. The illness was debilitating and the most terrifying experience I've had. But we spoke up and got help. Without my hubby's support as well as our family and friends quite frankly I would not be here today. PANDA was instrumental in my recovery as they would call us every day during our darkest times and also put us in touch with the appropriate professional help. PANDA is run by volunteers and I'd like to give back to an organisation which helps thousands of mums and families every year.
PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
PANDA has been supporting Australian families for nearly 30 years and has helped tens of thousands of Australians get much-needed information, support and treatment to aid their recovery from perinatal anxiety and depression.
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About Fundraiser
Lucy Pan
Ringwood East, VIC
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Millie Millar
$ 30
Thanks for feeding me when I was left behind, again.
Sun, 11 Jan 2015
Steph
$ 50
Happy birthday Lucy the big 30 and a big year for you and your beautiful family. Wish you many more happy birthdays! Love you lots xx Steph
Sat, 10 Jan 2015
lisa jayawardana
$ 50
Happy birthday Lucy, you are an inspiration. Hope you had a wonderful day xx
Love the Jayawardanas.
Sat, 10 Jan 2015
Rishi Jamini
$ 150
Happy bday Luc!! See ya soon!
R & M
Sat, 10 Jan 2015
Anonymous
$ 25
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
Jill Clarke
$ 30
Happy Birthday lovely Lucy, what a great cause xo
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
Linda Hing
$ 150
Happy birthday gorgeous, your so selfless and sweet to give back to such a great cause. Love you xx
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
Maria & Bill & fam
$ 50
Happy Birthday Luce.
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
Saihlupuii Sailo
$ 50
Happy 30th Birthday gorgeous! Wish you Health, Wealth, Happiness and more over wish you Love XX Julie Sailo
PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
PANDA has been supporting Australian families for nearly 30 years and has helped tens of thousands of Australians get much-needed information, support and treatment to aid their recovery from perinatal anxiety and depression.
Thanks for feeding me when I was left behind, again.