Brisbane Broncos players Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam have used their platforms to support a $750,000 fundraising campaign for a Sunshine Coast child seeking cancer treatment overseas. The Brisbane Broncos play their home games at Suncorp Stadium in Milton.
Appeal For Overseas Treatment
Tessa Perry, from Palmview on the Sunshine Coast, is living with relapsed Stage 4 neuroblastoma. She was first diagnosed in November 2023 and has undergone chemotherapy and two bone marrow transplants. After initially being cleared, the cancer later returned.
Her family has said they were advised there are no remaining curative options available in Australia and are now pursuing specialist treatment in the United States.
A GoFundMe campaign titled “75,000 People to SAVE Tessa” was created with a target of $750,000. The page shows $464,802 raised from about 14,500 donations, alongside calls for 75,000 people to contribute $10 each to reach the goal.
Broncos Players Promote Fundraiser
The Brisbane Broncos players promoted the appeal on social media, encouraging donations and raising awareness of the family’s situation. The posts linked donations over $25 to entry into a prize draw.
The incentive structure outlined that the highest verified single donation received before 6 p.m. AEST on Sunday 1 March 2026 would receive a major prize. Additional prizes, including match-worn items and game-day experiences, were to be drawn from eligible donors who contributed $25 or more. Winners were set to be announced at 6 p.m. AEST on Monday 2 March 2026.
Recent Updates And Community Support
A campaign update dated 13 February said Tessa and her mother were admitted to Queensland Children’s Hospital after she experienced two fevers. The update said she was started on intravenous piperacillin while tests were conducted, with an MIBG scan scheduled to monitor the disease.
On 21 February, Make-A-Wish Australia arranged a snow-themed experience for Tessa at Area 51 in South Brisbane, noting she was not medically cleared to fly interstate.
Organisers continue to call for donations and sharing as efforts progress towards the $750,000 target for overseas treatment.
Published 25-Feb-2026
