For most families, mealtimes are moments of connection. But for some children, eating can mean pain, fear, or frustration.
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) is a painful, lifelong condition that causes inflammation in the oesophagus - the food pipe that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. It can make swallowing difficult and lead to food getting stuck. For children, this often means slow eating, fear of choking, poor nutrition, and social isolation.
Right now, there is no simple way to monitor or treat EoE. Children must undergo repeated endoscopies under general anaesthetic to track inflammation and test which foods might be safe. Many are placed on highly restrictive diets that remove major food groups like dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, and nuts, often without clear guidance on what’s truly triggering their symptoms.
We need your help to raise $30,000 by August 2026 to fund a dedicated research grant and team researching new treatment and monitoring options that can transform how EoE is treated.
The research project - Developing New Therapies and Ways to Monitor Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) in Children – led by Dr Scott Nightingale based at HMRI and John Hunter Children’s Hospital is hoping to change the experience of children and their families with EoE.
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Behind every research project is a child - and a family - hoping for answers. For children with EoE, this research offers a path to relief and freedom. It’s about more than science; it’s about helping kids eat a meal without fear and giving parents hope for their child’s future.
Your support can help take this research from the lab bench to the bedside, and change lives here in the Hunter and beyond.
Any donation, big or small, can make a difference. Donations over $2 are also tax deductible.
We know we can do this. We know we can help these families by helping this team make their ideas happen!
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HCRF is an auspice group of HMRI, meaning we operate as a volunteer committee under the governance of HMRI.
HCRF is a volunteer committee dedicated to raising funds that go directly towards research supporting children and families in the Hunter New England Region and across the globe.
