Gallery
A collection of photos of Peta, Tildy and the family
Tildy visiting Peta in hospital on her 11th Birthday
Peta and her Dad, Jim, who Peta loved dearly. Jan 2019
Tildy listening to Peta read. Early 2018
Peta and her amazing Mum, Kate, who fought tirelessly to do the very best for Peta, never giving up hope. Peta had so much love for her Mum and could not have asked for a better, more loving and supportive mother than Kate. Jan 2019
One of Peta's school photos. She loved school and was always desperate to get back. Donna Davison Photography
Peta with her athletics coach, Jay Stone. Not only is Jay a brilliant athletics coach but he is an outstanding person, he was an incredible support to Peta and her family throughout her illness. Jay's visits meant a great deal to Peta and his fundraising allowed the purchase of equipment which allowed Peta to maintain a level of fitness and helped with her paraplegia. He instigated an annual memorial charity race for Peta and continued to support her family.
Peta's drawing of her precious Tildy for a Ronald McDonald art competition. Aug 2018
Peta and Tildy after the dog show with their ribbon. Tildy won her category! Jan 2019
Peta and Leisa Swanson, her fantastic teacher at the John Hunter Hospital School. Leisa helped Peta with the Tildy stories as well as the rest of her school work, challenging her but also sensitive to medical needs and how she was feeling. She went above and beyond, always brightened our days in hospital and was a wonderful support for the whole family. Dec 2018
Peta and her older sister, Willa. Peta adored her big sister and the two were always very close. Willa travelled back from the UK (having just been in Australia for a visit) and deferred her final year of university to be with Peta. Her presence made Peta's days brighter and brought extra love and laughter to those last 6 months of confinement to hospital bed and wheelchair. She shared in Peta's care and nursing and gave immeasurable support to her Mum, who feels she could not have coped without her. Jan 2019
Peta competing in a cross country event, which she won. Early 2017
Enjoying some sunshine outside the hospital. Late 2018
One of Tildy's first trips to run at the oval with Peta. She was such a fluffy puppy! Late 2017
Peta with her Dad, Jim; sister, Lettie and Tildy. Jan 2019
Tildy and Kate sat on Peta's memorial rock in her memorial garden. "Our Precious Peta, PETA SALLY KERR, 26th Aug 2007 - 21st Feb 2019"
Peta's little sister Polly, picking flowers with Tildy
Peta and her foal, Hope, who was born after Peta's diagnosis and her name was inspired by Peta's illness. Peta looked forward to breaking her in with her Mum. Kate has since broken her in alone, she is now a beautiful, much loved 3 year old that Peta would be so proud of.
Peta and her siblings. Jan 2019
Tildy and her little legs trying to keep up with Peta.
Peta on the ferry in Sydney Harbour on the way to the zoo. June 2018
Peta with her sisters at Dorrigo. July 2018
Peta presenting a science experiment at school. Early 2017
Lettie, Peta and their younger sister, Polly. 2013 Photograph by Gotcha!
Peta with Hope
Such tiny legs!
Lettie and Peta enjoying a game of chess at a café. August 2017, not long after brain surgery.
Peta and Tildy outside Ronald McDonald House
Banner photograph by Maloney Design Photography
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