Despite struggles, Lucas greets each day with smile
AGAINST great odds, young Lucas Jackson takes each new day with an infectious smile on his face.
He was born unresponsive after suffering a hypoxic event (a lack of oxygen) in the womb which left him with severe brain damage. Doctors told the family it was best to start saying their goodbyes.
But after seven days in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, he was taken off oxygen and started breathing on his own accord.
Despite spending the next few weeks in hospital and being diagnosed with a long list of conditions, he was able to go home with parents Kara and Colin Jackson.
“He wasn’t expected to live,” Mrs Jackson said.
“We just took him home and loved him - but we’re still expecting the worst.”
Lucas’ life is filled with routine visits to doctors, therapists and hospitals.
Rosewood drag racing team Controlled Insanity Racing is raising funds for the youngster, selling stickers with Lucas’ name as well as placing them on their cars.
They can be bought from the team’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
The team will also be working with Madonna’s Tupperware to host a fundraiser at the Gatton Bowls Club on Saturday from 10am.
It is a chance to meet Lucas and his family, with raffles, morning tea and a Tupperware party.
Entry is a gold coin donation.