Allison’s wish was to pat a Miniature Donkey with her family
For Allison, four legs are all it takes steal her heart. So, it was no surprise that her wish was to cuddle up with two miniature donkeys.
Her family will be the first to tell you. If it has four legs, Allison loves it. Joined by her husband, mum, sister and extended family, Allison spent the morning telling jokes and giggling in the way that only cuddling up to animals seems to inspire.
Two miniature donkeys, Bonnie and Clyde, were the stars of the show. Allison couldn’t contain her happiness and, on more than occasion, joked about smuggling them in the AWQ Ambulance to take back home.
Some beautiful highland cows were present too. Just gentle in attendance, letting Allison pat and cuddle with no complaints.
Gifted with a bear and blanket, Allison finally decided to take the donkeys and cows home with her – by running the items across their fur, keeping their scent close. The perfect way to take a little of the morning home with her.
Thank you to our wonderful wish team Vicky, Riley, Maddison and Sharolyn for fulfilling this last wish and John Bradbury Photography for creating memories forever for Allison’s loved ones.
Thank you to our service partner Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service- Robina Hospital Palliative Care Unit and the support of Magnolia Ridge Estate on this special occasion.
Ambulance Wish Queensland is the signature program of Palliative Care Queensland and is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, and we thank the staff and volunteers at both Queensland Health and Queensland Ambulance Service who help our team to fulfil wishes and create memories.
We would also like to thank our Foundation Sponsors GQS and Mingary Care for their sponsorship of Ambulance Wish Queensland
