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UPDATED JANUARY 9 2021: Gayle Balgowan confirmed on January 7 that Brooke sailed through her surgeries and hopes to come back to Rockhampton for a short while before beginning radiation. Ms Balgowan said her son and daughter-in-law are overwhelmed but so very thankful for the public s generosity. Within days of the
Morning Bulletin article, their GoFundMe page received an anonymous $10,000 donation. No doubt it will be harder than ever to manage Brooke s treatment and family visits as the Brisbane area goes into lockdown Donations small and sizeable continue to trickle in as CQ locals wish the Balgowans well and hope for Brooke s recovery.