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Our Story
How it started
On Easter Sunday 2018 Michael & Shelley Porter's son was involved in a horrific accident at home. Maddox's left hand was severely severed in lawn mower blades, and he was flown to the Queensland Children's Hospital by LifeFlight for emergency surgery.
Maddox has since undergone many complex reconstructive procedures to improve the function of his left hand. His family were inspired by the work of Dr Michael Wagels and the team of surgeons, nurses and hand therapists involved in Maddox's care. All involved, have in turn, been inspired by the resilience and courage shown by Maddox and his family.
Our Mission
Dr Michael Wagels, & his team have been performing world first life changing surgeries, and the family know that if Dr Michael hadn't been on call that Easter Sunday, their son Maddox would not have a hand.
Maddox's Helping Hand Foundation (MHHF) was established in 2020 and recognises there is a shortfall of funding available for groundbreaking research into new surgical procedures, and insufficient resources available to solve complicated surgical cases. MHHF is now assisting with these complicated cases where the public hospital system cannot. In May 2021 MHHF held its first fundraising event and has since raised over $900,000.
The combined missions of MHHF and Dr Michael Wagels, have facilitated access to specialised skills and technology for countless patients across Queensland, children in particular.
Where Are We Now?
In 2025, thanks to the continued support of our donors, MHHF has helped make significant advancements. This includes the purchase of new 3D printing equipment to further enhance their treatment capabilities, as well as contributing funding to a clinical trial in collaboration with Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH). The trial is focused on developing a treatment for temporal hollowing following cranial vault remodelling surgery in children with craniosynostosis.
Additionally, MHHF has begun funding the first stage of the Hands-on Surgical Training (HOST) program, an initiative aimed at improving surgical skills and outcomes for Cardiac Surgeons.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Award MHHF Annual Luncheon 2023 Community Event of the Year
We are a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Maddox’s Helping Hand Foundation is an endorsed Deductible Gift Recipient under subdivision 30-BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. All donations in excess of $2 are tax-deductible under Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
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