Xavier’s doctor has seen to it Cystic Fibrosis won’t affect his goals
WHEN Frank Moloney worked on the Good Friday Appeal through the Herald Sun promotions department throughout the 1950s, little did he know he would be raising funds to help his future grandson. Frank’s grandson Xavier Moore, now 15, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis after a routine heel prick test at six weeks’ of age, and has since spent a great deal of time at the Royal Children’s Hospital. “It catapulted us into a new world,” Xavier’s mother Jennifer said. Xavier has spent week- long stays at the RCH over the years, starting in his kindergarten years. During his stays he has undergone intensive testing and monitoring. He now spends a whole day away from his Year 10 studies for clinic days at the RCH, but keeps up with his school work with a laptop provided by The Educational Institute, associated with the RCH. “Xavier has benefited from the consistency of care at the Royal Children’s, building a life-long relationship with his assigned doctor, Dr Colin Robertson,” Jennifer said. Xavier takes regular medication and must stay very active to remain on top of his condition. He attends Catholic College and enjoys various sports. He has five siblings who are all ambitious and educated; Danielle (34) who works in the family business with their dad John, Tim (33) has a PHD and works in the USA, Michael (30) works in the UK, Cara (28) works in Melbourne and Stephanie (19) is studying at Melbourne University. Not content to sit in the shadows, Xavier has his sights set on aeronautical aviation. Jennifer describes her son as “a resilient child, who doesn’t like being the different one, but manages to deal with the ups and downs of managing his condition”.
