As more difficult times loom over the families of little Violet Rolinson, local people are preparing for a big fun day to help them get through.
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The Generous Hearts fundraiser will be held on November 16 - but Violet herself and parents Reanna Beasley and Dan Rolinson might be notable absences.
They're weighing up a pacemaker or heart transplant for the 11-month-old, who has some serious heart conditions.
Ms Beasley said they'd recently returned from Melbourne after consultations with specialists there and were due back when the fundraiser rolled around.
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"They gave us the option of doing a transplant or putting in a pacemaker; they sent us home to discuss that and come to a decision," she said.
"They've been calling overseas doctors about pacemakers, because there's not many statistics in children, but he called me on Friday and said he would recommend a pacemaker ...
"If it's not successful she can still get a transplant; however, a transplant is the end of the line.
Her condition is extremely rare in babies.
- Reanna Beasley
"Her condition is extremely rare in babies: she doesn't just have dilated cardiomyopathy; she has a bundle branch blockage, which is not common in babies at all."
A Gofundme page set up for Violet has raised $2640, acknowledging the "huge toll ... both emotionally and financially" on the families of her parents.
Next month's fundraiser will feature live music from Sam Snape, and a mechanical bull.
Auctions will include prizes such as tattoo vouchers, hair services, and even a five-night holiday for six people at Lake Cathie.
There will be face-painting, a jumping castle, lucky dips, snow cones, and a steak/sausage sizzle.
- The Generous Hearts fundraiser will be held on Saturday, November 16 from 5pm at the Imperial Hotel, Gunnedah