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Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Selfless final act of toddler who died at nursery just weeks before his birthday
One-year-old Henry Spletter tragically died after a devastating incident at nursery. His parents have described their little boy as 'beautiful in every way' in a heartbreaking tribute A toddler has died just two months before his second birthday after suffering a 'non-survivable brain injury' following tragic incident at nursery. On Thursday April 24 paramedics rushed to Henry Spletter's nursery where he was struggling for breath following a choking incident. Medical teams managed to revive him and flew him to Townsville University Hospital but he was declared dead just two days later on Saturday, April 26 after suffering a 'non-survivable brain injury'. It remains unclear on what Henry choked on, and an investigation has been launched into the incident. His parents, Aaron and Rachel Spletter, described their little boy as 'beautiful in every way' in a heartbreaking tribute. Ms Spletter had nothing but kind words for the staff at Redlynch's Busy Bees childcare centre in Cairns, north Queensland, who were with Henry throughout the distressing incident. Ms Spletter said: "He was very active, once he got up, you couldn't stop him. To our knowledge, the staff provided great first aid and we're thankful to them for that, as well as emergency services and the Cairns and Townsville ICU departments. So many people did all they could to support him until the end." In one final selfless act Ms Spletter revealed the couple had decided to donate Henry's heart. They confirmed and it was 'successfully transferred to another little boy or girl'. Busy Bees Australia chief executive Phil McKenzie said: "The entire Busy Bees team is extremely shocked and saddened by Henry's passing. Out of respect for the Spletter family and to support to our team, the Redlynch centre was closed on Monday," reports MailOnline. The public support for the family in recent days has been overwhelming. A GoFundMe page has been set up by Stuart Brown who is a family friend. The generous donations from over 1,000 people have already reached $115,440 AUD (£55,000). A message on the page said: "We are deeply saddened to share the news of Henry Spletter's passing. Henry was a beloved son, big brother, and shining light in the lives of those who knew him. Aaron, Rachel, and their family are grieving the loss of their precious child. "Henry's family is now facing an unimaginable challenge, and this GoFundMe has been created to support them during this difficult time. Your donations will help Aaron, Rachel, and their newborn daughter, Aubrey, take the time they need to grieve, heal, and be together. "We ask that you hold Henry's family in your thoughts and prayers. Every donation, message, and share will bring comfort and support to those who are grieving." Queensland Police said Henry's death was not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Tragedy after little boy dies at childcare just two months before celebrating his second birthday - as his incredibly selfless act is revealed
A toddler who was just two months away from celebrating his second birthday died in daycare following a medical incident with his parents donating his heart. Henry Spletter, who was 22-months-old, is understood to have choked on something while at Busy Bees at Redlynch in Cairns, Far North Queensland, last Thursday. Paramedics revived him and flew him to Townsville University Hospital before he was declared dead on Saturday after suffering from a 'non-survivable brain injury'. His parents, Aaron and Rachel Spletter, described their little boy as 'beautiful in every way' in a heartbreaking tribute. 'He was very active, once he got up, you couldn't stop him,' Ms Spletter said. 'To our knowledge, the staff provided great first aid and we're thankful to them for that, as well as emergency services and the Cairns and Townsville ICU departments. 'So many people did all they could to support him until the end.' It remains unclear on what Henry choked on and an investigation has been launched into the incident. Ms Spletter revealed the couple had decided to donate his heart and it was 'successfully transferred to another little boy or girl'. Queensland Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. Busy Bees Australia chief executive Phil McKenzie said the company's thoughts were with the Spletter family. 'The entire Busy Bees team is extremely shocked and saddened by Henry's passing,' Mr McKenzie said 'Out of respect for the Spletter family and to support to our team, the Redlynch centre was closed on Monday.' The public support for the family in recent days has been overwhelming with nearly 1,000 people donating to a GoFundMe set up by family friend Stuart Brown. 'Henry was a beloved son, big brother, and shining light in the lives of those who knew him,' Mr Brown wrote. 'Aaron, Rachel, and their family are grieving the loss of their precious child. 'Your donations will help Aaron, Rachel, and their newborn daughter, Aubrey, take the time they need to grieve, heal, and be together. 'We ask that you hold Henry's family in your thoughts and prayers.' The appeal raised $114,153 as of Tuesday morning and Mr Spletter was gracious for the support. 'I've already received so many messages of support from people,' he said. 'Looking at their names, I know they're not all well off, but they're contributing as much as they can, and we appreciate it. 'It is just a matter of remembering him and celebrating him. For only 22 months, he achieved a lot.'
