What moment did you seize today?

23 Feb 2021

Recently, I was introduced to the concept of Carpe Punctum. Most of us have heard the saying ‘Carpe Diem’—Seize the day, but given the time that I have spent at Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney, Carpe Punctum seems to hit the mark for me.

Carpe Punctum refers to the notion that we should ‘seize the moment’. No day is perfect, but it is the special moments in our lives that we will treasure forever that give a true sense of gratitude and happiness.

I get to see this every day. Over the last 2 years RMHC Sydney had 1,182 families stay with them. All had their own story. All had their own struggles. And all had their own moments. They truly understand Carpe Punctum. Every little step forward to recovery is a win and every moment that they get to spend together as a family is a treasured moment.

You can help us, to help families create moments!

Your support not only ensures that families will be able to stay together during the treatment of their sick child, but they have opportunities to seize the moment. Tucking their child into bed, enjoying a family meal, sharing a story are receiving a hug. We are in the business of creating a space where families create their moments. Your support makes it all possible!