Dad and daughter more desperate than ever

Published: 7:53PM Monday March 16, 2009 Source: Close Up

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There is no denying John and Alix Whittaker have an incredible relationship.

You may remember their story from February, the father and daughter who were at their wits end after government departments canned the 35 hours a week home help John's been receiving for the last seven years.

Teenager Alix was prepared to give up her job, her life, to look after her dad.

By going public she was hoping the powers that be would find a way to keep helping them.

There has been a small reprieve, but Alix and John are even more desperate and they're asking for your help.

If you'd like to make a donation go into any Westpac branch and the account is...
JOHN WHITTAKER HOME CARE ACCOUNT
03 0255 0322001 00

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