Telethon mothers given makeover before fundraising weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 08:02 · Archive

Three mothers caring for children with serious illnesses received a pampered makeover day ahead of Telethon 2026.

Three mothers caring for children with serious medical conditions have been given a pampered makeover day ahead of Telethon 2026 weekend. Miraluna Narsico, Amy McKay and Janelle Street spent Thursday at Maurice Meade Karrinyup receiving cut, colour, hair styling and makeup treatments. They also had tailored personal styling sessions earlier in the week and were gifted fresh outfits curated by professional stylists at the centre.

Miraluna Narsico's son Aidan lives with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome. She said of the experience: 'I haven't been pampered like this for a long time. I pretty much feel very, very special today, I feel like a new person.' She appreciated the opportunity to explore fashion styles outside her usual comfort zone with professional guidance.

Amy McKay's daughter Paige lives with a rare Pilocytic Astrocytoma. McKay said she initially struggled with receiving the attention after years of focusing entirely on her daughter's care, but gradually settled into it: 'I certainly didn't feel worthy of all the attention when it all began this morning, but I did settle into it.'

How it is being reported

• Telethon 2026: Little Telethon Star mums pampered with glam makeover ahead of big weekendFor women who spend their lives navigating endless medical appointments, hospital visits and around-the-clock care for their children, the rare moment of self-care provided an emotional and uplifting reprieve.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 07:34
• Telethon 2026: Little Telethon Star mums pampered with glam makeover ahead of big weekendFor women who spend their lives navigating endless medical appointments, hospital visits and around-the-clock care for their children, the rare moment of self-care provided an emotional and uplifting reprieve.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 07:34

In this story: Miraluna Narsico · Amy McKay · Janelle Street · Maurice Meade Karrinyup · Telethon

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