Max Robinson: Heartbreaking update for Sunshine Coast family who pleaded for help to save their brave little boy who fought off cancer twice
- Max Robinson was diagnosed with cancer in 2021
- The cancer had previously gone into remission twice
- His mother, Clara, said her son died Tuesday
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A brave little boy who beat cancer twice has sadly lost his three-year battle for his life.
Max Robinson, 4, from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2021 and underwent several surgeries, including a bone marrow transplant.
Max’s family was told twice that he was in remission, in early 2022 and mid-2023, after blood tests showed there was no cancer left in his body.
But in March they were dealt a devastating blow when a scan revealed the cancer cells had rapidly spread to 84 percent of Max’s body.
A scan performed just a month earlier showed no trace of cancer.
Cara Robinson confirmed on social media that Max breathed his last on Tuesday afternoon in a heartbreaking message dedicated to her brave son.
“My boy, I’m sorry I couldn’t save you,” she wrote.
‘You fought so hard, but you knew it was time to stop.
Clara Robinson’s son Max died Wednesday after a years-long battle with cancer
Max was diagnosed with leukemia as a toddler and went into remission twice
‘I will forever be inspired by you and miss everything about you. I love you so much it hurts.. but at least there is no more pain for you.’
Two events will be organized in the coming days in honor of Max.
There will be a paddle out in partnership with Northshore Boardriders on Maroochydore beach. Saturday.
A memorial service and celebration of Max’s life will be held in Buderim on September 11 from 1:00 PM.
‘Overwhelmed by all the love and support from you all, but not surprised because Max was just so special,’ Mrs. Robinson posted this on Thursday.
‘Everyone who has been touched by Max is invited.’
In the coming days there will be two events dedicated to Max’s life
Ms Robinson spoke candidly to Daily Mail Australia about Max’s battle shortly after doctors discovered the cancer had returned in March
The family was told that the next available treatment in Australia would not give Max the best chance, so his parents looked overseas.
The family chose a children’s hospital in Singapore, which offers treatments that specifically target mutated cancer genes.
To reserve his place in the treatment program, the family had to pay his medical bills up front: an estimated $280,000.
The federal government declined to help the family pay for the treatment, which is considered “experimental,” despite years of positive results.
Max got the chance to meet NRL stars from his beloved Brisbane Broncos in April, a month after his cancer returned
Family member Nicola Johnson started a GoFundMe and raised $250,540.
Mrs Robinson indicated at the time that there would be treatment options if Max’s cancer worsened.
“In February it wasn’t detected, but by March it was in 84 percent of his cells. So it was pretty aggressive in terms of the speed at which it came back,” she said.
“Honestly, we’re incredibly grateful for all the donations so far. We just have so many variable costs and our new challenge is: if we can’t get to Singapore in June, do we have to go to the US?
“The problem with the US is that it’s much further away and it’s much more expensive there, about $500,000.”