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Our Families

Team Riley
Fundraising Target:
$ 30,000.00
Donations to Date:
$ 26,359.05

Messages of Support

“Hi Riley, We wanted to be one of the first to get you started on your way to having the WHEELS you and your family deserve! you are an inspiration to many! hope your dreams come true real soon ! love Luke and all my family. xox”
-- Donna Kluss

“Hi Riley, What an inspiration you and your family are! We are very happy to help and wish you every success for the future! With love, the Pursch family XxxX”
-- Kristy Pursch

“Hi Riley I've never been fortunate enough to meet you but I've known your parents for many years and they are two of the sweetest people so i'm positive your a little treasure. I hope you get all that you need and wish for. Lots of love, Roxanne and her family xxx”
-- Roxanne Rosenberg

“Looking forward to Yamba buddy!”
-- Beau Bartlett

“Wishing you and your family all the best Riley, you'll have what you need before you know it!”
-- Sharon Froome

“You need wheels and you need them NOW Riles. Things to do ... places to be ... and people to meet! I'm glad I'm part of your life. Love you, Shari xx”
-- Shari Raymond

“The tongue controlled wheelchair sounds cool. Good Luck Riley x”
-- Caroline Taunton

“My little smiley Riley love your wheelchair and love you to.”
-- Amanda Taunton

“To my big brother Riley, This is my savings. I think you need it more then me. Your the best brother in the world. I LOVE YOU. Love from Chase. ”
-- Clint Saban

“About time guys! So glad to help out and will post to all facebook friends too. Good luck guys! Riley you get more handsome everyday! All our love xxoo”
-- Melissa Shaw

“It is not what you achive in life, but the way you affect the people in it.”
-- Matthew Baxter

“Hi Riley, The sky is your limit, reach for the stars. I hope this helps to make a day just that little bit brighter for you and your family.”
-- kathleen hoskins

“I hope you reach your target Riley! :)”
-- Darren Mepham

“You guys are a beautiful family. Lots of love from The Scotts.”
-- Tracy Scott

“Dear Riley, Everyone in my family and at my work is thinking of you. We all got together and had a fundraising morning tea just for you. We hope you reach your target to get your new car. Love always, Bernie, Mick, Sienna and everyone at Corporate Express in Tamworth”
-- Bernadette McFarlane

“Team Riley, your family is an inspiration to us all. All our love The Mclennansxxx”
-- David & Rachel McLennan

“Sent with love!”
-- Rosemary Breen

“All the best...i hope we can reach the target!”
-- Dan Stephen

“We couldn't think of a more deserving boy than you Riley, lots of love to all the Saban's. Lib, Lance,Zaid,Rio and Billy”
-- libby-ann vincent

“I am Rachel and Dave McLennan's cousin, and they tell us that Riley is just divine. What a wonderful initiative you are undertaking for him. All the very best, Tracey”
-- Tracey Hannelly

“Hi Riley, Your fart jokes make me laugh. You're lucky to have such an amazing family. See you soon. Love Jenny and Nick xx”
-- Jennifer Taunton

“Hi Riley, Your story sounds like you are enthusiastic & passionate about life - a bit like Steve Irwin’s enthusiasm and passion for wildlife..."Crikey mate” ”
-- Wendy Leis

“I've not had the chance to meet you Riley, but you sound like a really good kid and a trooper. I'm glad I have the opportunity to help. Sweet that you do Karate!”
-- Christopher Chow

“Best of luck with the fundraising! I hope you achieve your target, Riley you are an inspirational young man!! Jasmine”
-- Jasmine Feszt

“Keep smiling Riley!! Sending love xxx”
-- Lucy Graham

“Clint & Casey, Riley, Chase & Paige & all your families - you are what family is all about. You are an inspiration to us all and we send our love to you. xx Chris, Lil and Levi”
-- Leah Taylor

“You're a little legend, Riley! Keep smiling.”
-- April Smallwood

“Good luck guys!”
-- jennifer cayzer

“Hi Riley, We hope this help with reaching your target soon. You're a champion! Paul & Kirstin ”
-- Kirstin Grundy

“Go team Riley! See you and the fam again soon I hope Casey, Love Cayz xx”
-- anne-marie mednis

“Riley, your gorgeous smile and happy disposition are an inspiration to all - best of luck Cheers Vikki”
-- vikki shorter

“Riley, your gorgeous smile and happy disposition are an inspiration to all - best of luck Cheers Vikki”
-- vikki shorter

“Here are a few extra dollars raised through our Cupcake Sale ! Thanks to everyone who donated. Jen & Nick x”
-- Jennifer Taunton

“You may face many challenges Riley, but you have strong determination, a beautiful family to support you and many friends who will always stand beside you. Deb Jordan”
-- Debbie Jordan

“You're amazing Riley. Love and sunshine x”
-- Jess Johnson

“money as promised Riley thanks to the TAB.”
-- Amanda Taunton

“To such a beautiful family I hope this helps you out Love from The Halloran Clan xxx ”
-- Ellisa Halloran

“Good luck and wish you all the best. Mitch & Brookelyn Zammit”
-- Mitch Zammit

“Hi Riley, The car sounds great! I hope you get it, you deserve it! All the very best. Ryan and Rebecca Zammit ”
-- Ryan Zammit

“You are an inspirational family and we wish the best of luck always, Vince,Sally and Family ”
-- Sally-Anne Thompson

“A special cause for a special little boy. We hope this will help you reach your target. From Cameron, Michelle, Georgia & Jackson Zammit”
-- Michelle Zammit

“wishing you, Riley and your family all our best wishes be strong little fella !Harold,Gayle & Louise Zammit”
-- Gayle Zammit

“Keep up the Great Work Riley!!”
-- David Bull

“Good luck Riley Our thoughts are with you I have not got a chance to meet you,But we know how much of an amazing young boy you are.. All the best from Gossip Girls Cleaning ”
-- Kylie Davis

“I just watched your video on You Tube and was so touched by Riley and his amazing life. Riley, you have done so much with your life already that you put most adults to shame! Well done mate!!! I am a friend of your Aunty Belinda's from the Blue Mountains. It is lovely to meet you (via your video). Kim”
-- Kim Garraway

“Go Team Riley!!!!”
-- Lionel Baxter

“Can't wait to see you Riley, just promise us NO LIZARDS! Love Chad & Bailey”
-- Chad Gardner

“This donation is thanks to the efforts of Wendy Kells and the HC50 Ladies who arranged a morning tea fundraiser for Riley. Best Wishes Riley from everyone at HC50 Gym, View Club Ladies, Songbirds and friends who had a great morning tea raising these funds.Delicious Food!”
-- Glenn Buckley

“We hope this small contribution helps add up to a great life gift for Riley.”
-- Rachel Junge

“Hey Riley, I am sorry I couldn't make it to the Riverwalk. I've looked at the photos and I am so proud of you. You are a very "gutsy" little boy. That's a good thing! ”
-- Ray Rincheval

“Riley, here is the money from our mini auction, you truly are an inspiration....GO TEAM RILEY!!!”
-- Kristy Massey

“Hi Riley - that's the spirit Never Give Up. Love & best wishes from the Melbourne Cup Lunch mob Woolgoolga RSL”
-- Daphne Parker

“Hey Karate Kid. I look forward to seeing you guys driving past the politicians and not being pushed by them...literally!”
-- Jennie Fenton

“HI, keep up the good work and give Riley and his parents a big hug”
-- Linda Stewart

Team Riley

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I want to live a happy inclusive independent life. With your help I won’t let my disability get in the way of my ability”

I WANT TO SHARE MY STORY WITH YOU NOT SO YOU CAN FEEL SORRY FOR ME, BUT SO YOU CAN HELP ME TRIUMPH THROUGH WHATEVER LIFE PUTS BEFORE ME.

Hi, I’m Riley Saban.

I’m just a typical eight year old boy. I love catching lizards and hanging out with my mates. I am always happy; I’m friendly and I am very smart. I have the best sense of humor and I love to hear jokes. I love Steve Irwin because I am passionate about reptiles too. I love martial arts and I go to karate lessons. I live with my mum, dad, my younger brother Chase, and my younger sister Paige.

I have Cerebral Palsy Spastic Quadriplegia caused through a lack of oxygen to the brain following a very traumatic complicated birth. It is the most severe form of Cerebral Palsy. This means that I can’t control the motor movements of my trunk, upper and lower limbs. I struggle to do things that people take for granted and I always need someone to care for me.

Due to my spasticity, my muscles are tight all the time, resulting in severe pain. I have trouble sleeping at night. It is very strenuous for me to get my body to do what I want it to do. (BUT I NEVER GIVE UP)

I go to a local primary school and I am in Grade Two. I am doing very well in a mainstream classroom and I keeping up with my peers. I especially enjoy lunchtime because I love playing with my friends.

I can speak, but not everyone understands me, so I communicate using a communication device called a Dynovox. I have a little silver sticker that is on my head and it acts as my mouse. I also use a computer to do my school work.

I wear a lot of equipment including a second skin everyday on my body, upper limbs and my hands. It’s a suit that helps keep my body in the right position. I wear orthotics on my feet to keep them in the right position and also wear a brace on my hips so they stay in alignment.

I just got a powered wheelchair which I control with slight head movements. A powered wheelchair gives me some independence and that is all I strive for. I want to be able to do things for myself.

For me to achieve the life I want for myself and what my family wants for me, we all have to work really hard (especially me). I have regular trips to Sydney Children’s Hospital for Botox injections and checkups.

I need Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, and Speech Therapy, Massage Therapy and Occupational Therapy and lots of “expensive” equipment.

My family and friends are going to help raise funds towards my unmet therapy and equipment.

Possible ways in which you can help Team Riley are:

• Follow our little champion’s story and “like” his support page. http://www.facebook.com/teamriley10

• Think outside the box and do your own fundraising for Team Riley

• If you have a regular newsletter you could print an article letting people know about our fundraising efforts.

• Make a donation.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible and you will not receive any additional credit card charges. The Developing Foundation Inc. commits 90% of our target directly to Riley’s expenses. The balance is used by the charity to cover administration expenses.

For more information please contact Team Riley at email c.saban@bigpond.com

Thank you for any support you can offer.

Every little bit helps

We really appreciate your support!

Team Riley