AFTER almost four months in Westmead Hospital and Ronald McDonald House with her parents, little Lilly-Rose returned home to Ulladulla last week.
The town has rallied to the cause of Lilly-Rose and her family after the toddler was diagnosed with Leukemia, requiring immediate treatment.
The brave little girl, who turns three this month, has undergone chemotherapy treatment at Westmead Children's Hospital in Sydney.
Parents Jason Angus and Heidi Brook said their hearts were filled with thanks to the generous community for the support they have received during this difficult time.
"We want everyone to know how much they have touched our hearts," Heidi said.
"The support from people here has made our journey so far a little lighter, just knowing how much people care," she said.
The cute toddler is now able to be home for nine days at a time and travel to Sydney for four days of treatments - and is required to continue that cycle for the following three months.
Instigated by Heidi's sister Kristie, her mother Karen and extended family, raffles and fundraiser nights were quickly organised to assist the family.
Kristie said it was so good to hear Heidi's voice answering her home phone and to see little Lilly-Rose back with her family.
"With overwhelming support from the town, we were able to raise much-needed funds for the continuation of Lilly-Rose's treatments," Kristie said.
"We had a fundraiser at the Commercial organised by Jacko from Jack Thorcock and The Rammers, who held a CD launch and donated half the price of every CD sold to the fundraiser.
"The monster raffle draw at the Ex-Servo's was also a huge success, with the club donating money from every meal sold at the Bistro on the night.
"We have had the full support of many businesses and individuals from all over the place.
"People just jumped on board and helped in any way they could to raise funds.
"The Entertainers donated funds, more than 50 businesses donated prizes for raffles, anonymous and business donations came thick and fast.
"People held garage sales and parties in their smaller shops - it was just fantastic.
"It took us 40 minutes to draw the raffle at the Ex-Servo's - there were that many prizes and winners!" she said.
Tired and weak from some of the medications and on-going treatments, Lilly-Rose spends a lot of time just lying in bed, so funds went toward getting a portable DVD player for her.
"Treatments need to continue, so the funds raised will help Heidi and Jason out - who have both been at Lilly-Rose's side the entire time at the hospital," Heidi's sister said.
"On behalf of all the family - we appreciate the town's support so much! - Thank you!" she said.