What a truly rock star of a mom. To take the loss and make his life have such meaning. Both parents are truly beautiful inside and out it pores out. I hope you continue your work. It will save so many. And inspire others to be able to cherish and and honor their child's lives. We can not die when they die. We have to let their lives live on through us and others. God bless you all. What a wonderful family.
My heart so grieves for theses parents who have lost these presious children but not in vain as now awareness and education is the hope for the future.God Bless these families .
This is one of the most heart rending stories I have read. Such a beautiful family in every way. Losing Cash just tore my heart. I am an old grandma and I love children so much. May you have peace in your hearts and joy with your sweet children. .
Mumma do not blame yourself, who could have known? We all were given hoses to play with on hot days. You are an amazing woman, mother, wife. I thank you to you and your husband for sharing your story. Look at all the good you have done and are doing, supporting these other families and making us aware. I am a city person, but my extended family live on the land and we thank you. It needs to be a nationally notified disease. All communities using fresh warm water (untreated) should have this information and the filtering equipment needed subsidized.
You make an extremely important point I didn't think about -- the equipment subsidized. Because the population is so sparse, it seems cost effective, against the cost of health care -- My heart goes out to these courageous families for telling their stories -- I pray with each telling, each time this video or other information is made public, it lessens their pain --
So sad. I especially appreciate the doctor towards the end who explains how this gets into the brain more readily in children due to an underdeveloped barrier
3 children within 100 km dying of this "rare" disease would have me packing my bags and moving. I can't even imagine running water over my dishes, much less drinking or bathing in it. With a proper diagnosis of first patient James, public warnings, and prevention measures, two children could have been spared. 😢 I respect the parents immensely for doing the research and taking the action necessary to prevent this horrible disease.
I️ live in Texas where we also have Naegleria fowlerii, typically found in warm ponds or cattle tanks where children might swim. We also have a pretty robust public education program about this disease; I’ve seen the poster about “brain eating amoeba.” It made me very cautious about where I would allow my kids to swim. Please continue your efforts to inform your fellow Australians about this deadly and difficult-to-treat disease. You may be saving that next child’s life. Blessings on your lovely family.
I very much appreciate this comment. When I saw the program in Sydney, I knew nothing about the issue...but if my posting of this video has done even the smallest thing to bring this calamity to wider attention, then I think I have done a good thing. Thankyou again. David
@@kristinehayes4885' disease: a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.' Yes it is.
Even as a kid in Texas, my uncle was a biochemist. He understood what could be in cattle tanks and warm pond and lake water. We went swimming in pools only and I thank God for it. Although public education is pretty good here in W Texas about water dangers, there needs to be more because we see too many children playing in warm lake water.
Oh my God I just cried a river for this wonderful family that went thru so much pain. Little Cash was such a cutie and his loss was terrible. They're very strong under the circumstances. The little daughters said Cash is in the moon and they're making a good point he's a little angel looking down on them. May God bless all of them and make life a little easier after this horrible loss. Stay blessed. 🙏
I tried to turn off this video but through the tears flowing and out of respect for the children I proceeded . God bless all the children and unfortunate ones .
As I watched this tragic story I kept thinking that a young girl in Indiana had died from this as well. I'm sorry I don't remember exactly where in the state and I don't know the age and name of the child. I grew up swimming in rivers and lakes as well as ponds. Never heard of this when I was a child. My heart goes out to all the families that have suffered from this. As mankind continues to pollute this planet, I'm afraid it will only get worse. May Jehovah's love and spirit comfort the families who have suffered this devastating loss. Rev. 21:3,4, Isaiah 25:8; 33:24, psalms 37:11,29 Acts 24:15 John 5:28,29) may you find comfort in the scripture . For more answers to the promised hope in the not so far future, JW.ORG here you can fine answers to any questions you may have about why we die, the condition of the dead and the promised future resurrection of our lost love ones. This website is free and all publication can be downloaded free . No personal information is required to use the site and you can submit questions and they will be answered. Also you can request a personal Bible study and fill out the online request and someone will be directed to you to provide you with that request. Agin my heart goes out to all who have suffered the death of a child. My husband lost his only daughter to a brain tumor at the age is 6 months. Every year he mourned her especially so on the anniversary of her death.😪
I live in Richmond, Va in the US where we can experience drought and very hot summers. The James River flows through the city and is the source of the water supply. When the hot, drought conditions exist, officials ban swimming in the James -- it can become very shallow -- and make repeated warnings about this -- yet, we have experienced deaths of young children from this. God bless these families, may their happiness outweigh their grief. I can't imagine that they don't ask themselves: why us -- but I think they honor their children's lives, and their own pain, by speaking out and doing all they can to save the next child, the next family. May God give them strength in each breath -- Patricia
Absolute tragedy for all these parents. I live in Sub rural Qld and drink tank water, and after watching this I am also very concerned for my own families health. We only have an osmotic double water filter, but is it enough? I am in tears watching this story and my heart goes out to all these courageous parents.
This story just breaks your heart, but what delightful people they are... So strong and keeping a happy family for their girls is so important.. But I know their grief must be so overwhelming at times because losing a child is the worst thing that can happen to any parent..
This was such a heartbreaking thing that happened to these families, losing a child must be the most unbearable pain parents go through RIP SWEET CHILDREN 🙏🏻🇦🇺
I know that when it comes to children growing up in beautiful places, awesome, but when it comes to water that is not coming out a pipe, and it is in the earth, you can never turn your back on anything can be in that water, you never trust it 100%, don't be afraid just always cautious, I've seen sharks show up on Beaches, Where they were never supposed to be. we have become way too comfortable with certain things in nature, if it's bigger than you, don't ever turn your back on it. I'm sorry for what happened to pumpkin, that should never happen,he was just having fun!😟🥺 I heard dad say we live in the middle of nowhere, never say that, if animals can exist in nowhere, then yea you are not alone. I don't blame them it's just, in the future.
This has happened several times on the USA...its devastating, kahli Harding was the first person in the USA that lived I think...She contracted it at a water park in Arkansas that I use to go too...it was basically a man made pond used as a water park...they call the protocol the Harding protocol....it was successful twice, awareness is key...I found out about it the summer before, and became super cautious when my girls were in water...and am even more so now...years later...My heart breaks for these families
Grew up in Russellville, Arkansas. Don't remember ever hearing about it. Water park would have to be North Little Rock, or Magic Springs, in Hot Springs?
What a very sad story, I have never suffered the death of a child but can feel a little of their massive grief. I hope everyone who needs a water filter can get one free of charge. Thank you for this moving film, I send my best wishes to all the families whose children died from this terrible infection.
When you combine animal waste, cattle, chickens, goats, etc, with ground water, heat this type of bacteria thrives. Very rare, and unfortunate situation. I grew up swimming in canals, ponds, and ditches, difference was in Colorado the weather and water was cold.
The UA-cam category lists this documentary as ‘comedy’??!! I feel so much for the parents because they didn’t know that this was deadly. RIP little man.
I’m kinda shocked that the "expert" they spoke to said how much he didn’t like the American public health awareness campaign - specifically, calling it the [admittedly confronting] 'Brain Eating Amoeba'. I’m not sure if his objection was due to the shock tactics of using that tagline, or because of medical inaccuracies. However, you’ve got to admit that it absolutely works in getting its message across, & thus successfully raises public awareness & conveys the risks of this horrible condition.
I hope that more awareness of the dangers of untreated water will help prevent further deaths. So sad for these families. I have always insisted on triple filters on our water due to suffering from a long bout of Giardiasis. At least it wasn’t fatal but it was quite debilitating.
Its lovely and amazing that while all this was unfolding they had an amazing photographer - right there at that moment. sst up well for a media blitz didnt they?
Horrendous way to share your thoughts. As an adult, realise these kinds of comments are unneeded. Imagine saying that to the faces of these family members. Pathetic.
Hajar Renate Midbrød It's called a story. You need background to understand the context. I suggest you never open a book. You wouldn't survive the experience.
What a truly rock star of a mom. To take the loss and make his life have such meaning.
Both parents are truly beautiful inside and out it pores out.
I hope you continue your work. It will save so many. And inspire others to be able to cherish and and honor their child's lives. We can not die when they die. We have to let their lives live on through us and others.
God bless you all. What a wonderful family.
Oh..my heart aches for this beautiful family..God Bless them..
My heart so grieves for theses parents who have lost these presious children but not in vain as now awareness and education is the hope for the future.God Bless these families .
This is the second time I’ve watched this film. Beautiful family beautiful children. ❤️ tears again.
Beautiful family so very sorry for the loss of your gorgeous baby boy sending so much love xxx
This is one of the most heart rending stories I have read. Such a beautiful family in every way. Losing Cash just tore my heart. I am an old grandma and I love children so much. May you have peace in your hearts and joy with your sweet children.
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Very well made film and the ending gave me a lot of goosebumps, hope that this family stays well, many good wishes ❣
Mumma do not blame yourself, who could have known? We all were given hoses to play with on hot days. You are an amazing woman, mother, wife. I thank you to you and your husband for sharing your story. Look at all the good you have done and are doing, supporting these other families and making us aware. I am a city person, but my extended family live on the land and we thank you. It needs to be a nationally notified disease. All communities using fresh warm water (untreated) should have this information and the filtering equipment needed subsidized.
You make an extremely important point I didn't think about -- the equipment subsidized. Because the population is so sparse, it seems cost effective, against the cost of health care -- My heart goes out to these courageous families for telling their stories -- I pray with each telling, each time this video or other information is made public, it lessens their pain --
This absolutely breaks my heart for these wonderful parents. God Bless!!!1
So sad. I especially appreciate the doctor towards the end who explains how this gets into the brain more readily in children due to an underdeveloped barrier
I’m crying my eyes out watching this,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your little boy, beautiful Cash.
3 children within 100 km dying of this "rare" disease would have me packing my bags and moving. I can't even imagine running water over my dishes, much less drinking or bathing in it. With a proper diagnosis of first patient James, public warnings, and prevention measures, two children could have been spared. 😢 I respect the parents immensely for doing the research and taking the action necessary to prevent this horrible disease.
I️ live in Texas where we also have Naegleria fowlerii, typically found in warm ponds or cattle tanks where children might swim. We also have a pretty robust public education program about this disease; I’ve seen the poster about “brain eating amoeba.” It made me very cautious about where I would allow my kids to swim. Please continue your efforts to inform your fellow Australians about this deadly and difficult-to-treat disease. You may be saving that next child’s life. Blessings on your lovely family.
I very much appreciate this comment. When I saw the program in Sydney, I knew nothing about the issue...but if my posting of this video has done even the smallest thing to bring this calamity to wider attention, then I think I have done a good thing. Thankyou again. David
yes, there was a young boy with the brain-eating amoeba in 1987. It was the first time that I had ever heard of it.
It's not a disease.
@@kristinehayes4885' disease:
a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.'
Yes it is.
Even as a kid in Texas, my uncle was a biochemist. He understood what could be in cattle tanks and warm pond and lake water. We went swimming in pools only and I thank God for it. Although public education is pretty good here in W Texas about water dangers, there needs to be more because we see too many children playing in warm lake water.
Oh my God I just cried a river for this wonderful family that went thru so much pain. Little Cash was such a cutie and his loss was terrible. They're very strong under the circumstances. The little daughters said Cash is in the moon and they're making a good point he's a little angel looking down on them. May God bless all of them and make life a little easier after this horrible loss. Stay blessed. 🙏
I believe we had 3 cases in Florida this year . so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for bringing attention to this.
Such a brave, beautiful family. Thank you for the awareness. God bless you all.
What a beautiful, good-looking family. You can see how heartbroken they are. What a sad sad story.
Such a beautiful family!!
Poor little soul. Im so sorry. Sorry this happened to such a lovely family.
I tried to turn off this video but through the tears flowing and out of respect for the children I proceeded . God bless all the children and unfortunate ones .
Soooo very sorry about your loss. What a beautiful family! God bless you!
Cannot imagine the pain these parents suffer. God bless them. Hope they are happy in life today.
God bless , im so sorry for your loss
We lost someone here in Indiana a few years ago from this. It is so tragic.
As I watched this tragic story I kept thinking that a young girl in Indiana had died from this as well. I'm sorry I don't remember exactly where in the state and I don't know the age and name of the child. I grew up swimming in rivers and lakes as well as ponds. Never heard of this when I was a child. My heart goes out to all the families that have suffered from this. As mankind continues to pollute this planet, I'm afraid it will only get worse. May Jehovah's love and spirit comfort the families who have suffered this devastating loss. Rev. 21:3,4, Isaiah 25:8; 33:24, psalms 37:11,29 Acts 24:15 John 5:28,29) may you find comfort in the scripture . For more answers to the promised hope in the not so far future, JW.ORG here you can fine answers to any questions you may have about why we die, the condition of the dead and the promised future resurrection of our lost love ones. This website is free and all publication can be downloaded free . No personal information is required to use the site and you can submit questions and they will be answered. Also you can request a personal Bible study and fill out the online request and someone will be directed to you to provide you with that request. Agin my heart goes out to all who have suffered the death of a child. My husband lost his only daughter to a brain tumor at the age is 6 months. Every year he mourned her especially so on the anniversary of her death.😪
I had the same thing when i was 2 years old, i lived in Winton, i was one of the lucky ones, but i now have epilepsy
I live in Richmond, Va in the US where we can experience drought and very hot summers. The James River flows through the city and is the source of the water supply. When the hot, drought conditions exist, officials ban swimming in the James -- it can become very shallow -- and make repeated warnings about this -- yet, we have experienced deaths of young children from this. God bless these families, may their happiness outweigh their grief. I can't imagine that they don't ask themselves: why us -- but I think they honor their children's lives, and their own pain, by speaking out and doing all they can to save the next child, the next family. May God give them strength in each breath -- Patricia
Such a sad story, as a English city dweller I have the utmost respect for folk who make their home in the wild places on this planet.
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Yes. That is why I have always been so scared of living outside, so far away... :( Nothing that takes me longer than 30 minutes.
Living in the country is not living in "wild places".
Absolute tragedy for all these parents. I live in Sub rural Qld and drink tank water, and after watching this I am also very concerned for my own families health. We only have an osmotic double water filter, but is it enough? I am in tears watching this story and my heart goes out to all these courageous parents.
A lovely family very heartbreaking .
What an absolutely beautiful family...
This story just breaks your heart, but what delightful people they are... So strong and keeping a happy family for their girls is so important.. But I know their grief must be so overwhelming at times because losing a child is the worst thing that can happen to any parent..
Its not only devastating for the parents and family but the doctors must feel so helpless and must affect them too. Such a sad tragic story😢
Very sad, god help these people live and enjoy life ahead in the best way possible 👍
How extremely sad for the family. But, the birth of another baby is a real blessing
How sad for this beautiful brave family..God bless little Cash..love and prayers for you all❤
I believe this happened to boy that went swimming in a small lake in Florida. My heart goes out to this beautiful family.
This is so heartbreaking I am so sorry.
This was such a heartbreaking thing that happened to these families, losing a child must be the most unbearable pain parents go through RIP SWEET CHILDREN 🙏🏻🇦🇺
These parents are so courageous. It should be mandatory that all home have the water clearing system.
Omg that shot at 16:61 Just shatters the heart. 😪 ❤
Wow thank you I live in Perth
I know that when it comes to children growing up in beautiful places, awesome, but when it comes to water that is not coming out a pipe, and it is in the earth, you can never turn your back on anything can be in that water, you never trust it 100%, don't be afraid just always cautious, I've seen sharks show up on Beaches, Where they were never supposed to be. we have become way too comfortable with certain things in nature, if it's bigger than you, don't ever turn your back on it. I'm sorry for what happened to pumpkin, that should never happen,he was just having fun!😟🥺
I heard dad say we live in the middle of nowhere, never say that, if animals can exist in nowhere, then yea you are not alone. I don't blame them it's just, in the future.
This has happened several times on the USA...its devastating, kahli Harding was the first person in the USA that lived I think...She contracted it at a water park in Arkansas that I use to go too...it was basically a man made pond used as a water park...they call the protocol the Harding protocol....it was successful twice, awareness is key...I found out about it the summer before, and became super cautious when my girls were in water...and am even more so now...years later...My heart breaks for these families
Grew up in Russellville, Arkansas. Don't remember ever hearing about it. Water park would have to be North Little Rock, or Magic Springs, in Hot Springs?
What a very sad story, I have never suffered the death of a child but can feel a little of their massive grief. I hope everyone who needs a water filter can get one free of charge. Thank you for this moving film, I send my best wishes to all the families whose children died from this terrible infection.
Why do awful things have to happen to such good people? What a beautiful family. So tragic. R.I.P beautiful baby boy :(
He's now a cherub
Very sad😂❤❤
So sorry for these families. As American I heard about the amoeba years ago and taught my children to weary of it.
love you guys xxxxx
When you combine animal waste, cattle, chickens, goats, etc, with ground water, heat this type of bacteria thrives. Very rare, and unfortunate situation. I grew up swimming in canals, ponds, and ditches, difference was in Colorado the weather and water was cold.
Damn. Sad tale. At least everything else in their life seems perfect and magical all the time.
The UA-cam category lists this documentary as ‘comedy’??!!
I feel so much for the parents because they didn’t know that this was deadly. RIP little man.
So sorry. I'm not great with UA-cam uploading, but I'll try to fix this. Thanks for letting me know!
I’m kinda shocked that the "expert" they spoke to said how much he didn’t like the American public health awareness campaign - specifically, calling it the [admittedly confronting] 'Brain Eating Amoeba'. I’m not sure if his objection was due to the shock tactics of using that tagline, or because of medical inaccuracies. However, you’ve got to admit that it absolutely works in getting its message across, & thus successfully raises public awareness & conveys the risks of this horrible condition.
How are the family going several years later?
saddest story....
Direct flight with little baby wings
When they says He was I started saying no it’s going to be Sad ;(
I hope that more awareness of the dangers of untreated water will help prevent further deaths. So sad for these families. I have always insisted on triple filters on our water due to suffering from a long bout of Giardiasis. At least it wasn’t fatal but it was quite debilitating.
Children's deaths have never really touched me, however, something about Cash's parents broke my heart. I wish them well.
What about alkalizing the water?
hello Florida
Its lovely and amazing that while all this was unfolding they had an amazing photographer - right there at that moment. sst up well for a media blitz didnt they?
The photographer was her sister. All the family took pics once they knew the diagnosis.
What hapened?????????????????????????????????????????
😢😢😢😢
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So sad man
15:00 min mark
This did not happen when my brother died.
Erin Brockovich
Yeah, not a good idea to have three little kids so far from a hospital
That what freak me out the most living far far way of town it’s a big risk kids can die on the way ;
This is not a comedy. Change the category
omg takes waaaaay too long to get to the point
Horrendous way to share your thoughts. As an adult, realise these kinds of comments are unneeded. Imagine saying that to the faces of these family members.
Pathetic.
Heartless, soulless comment. No compassion whatsoever
Hajar Renate Midbrød It's called a story. You need background to understand the context. I suggest you never open a book. You wouldn't survive the experience.