Light a candle. Fund paediatric AML research.
A family-led fundraiser in memory of Isaac Welcome. Hand poured soy wax candles, $25 each, with all profits donated to Charlie’s Rainbow to support paediatric AML research in Adelaide.
Keep Isaac’s light shining, one candle at a time.
We are raising funds for paediatric Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) research through Charlie’s Rainbow, in memory of Isaac Welcome.
Keep Isaac’s light shining, one candle at a time.
We are raising funds for paediatric Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) research through Charlie’s Rainbow, in memory of Isaac Welcome.
We have raised over $18,000 so far on our Chuffed fundraising page.
Isaac Welcome
20 September 2010 to 6 September 2026
In early 2025 Isaac was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and began treatment at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. In July 2026 he travelled to Sydney for a bone marrow transplant. He died on Father’s Day, 6 September 2026, two weeks before his 16th birthday.
He was part of the Dominican and St Michael’s communities throughout his school years, and played goalkeeper for Port Adelaide Soccer Club. He loved fishing, camping and music, and his beloved Chelsea FC, watching every game across all divisions.
Isaac was our everything and the centre of our world. From the moment he was born, he just provided so much joy to everyone around him. His smile would light up a room and he just had a way of connecting with all people, no matter what background or age. We loved him more than the world is round.
Welcome Home is our way of helping other families faced with paediatric Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, to try and find more effective and gentle treatments. We know that there has to be a better way and we want to help fund scientists to find it. We are incredibly grateful to our friends and family in supporting our efforts and to the community helping us.
Love, Dylan and Melanie
The Advertiser also reported Isaac’s story in October 2026. Read the story (a subscription may be needed).
Hand poured soy wax candles
Each candle is soy wax, hand poured with love and hope, in honour of Isaac & Charlie. All profits are donated to Charlie’s Rainbow, to support paediatric AML research here in Adelaide.
- Tigerlily Blossom
- Coconut Lime
- Lime Basil & Mandarin
- Orange Vanilla
- Vanilla Caramel
How to order: Please email fundraising@welcome-home.au with the candles you would like to order and we will be in contact with payment information. At this stage, candles are only available for local pick up (no postage options).
Ways your business can help
This is a small, family-led effort, supported by friends and family. We are reaching out first to local small businesses from the community that Isaac was a part of. Choose whatever suits you.
Order for staff or clients
Buy candles as gifts for your team or customers.
Email fundraising@welcome-home.au with the candles you would like and we will be in contact with payment information. Local pick up only at this stage.
Donate
Donations are made through our Chuffed page and go directly to Charlie’s Rainbow.
Display our poster
A simple way to help. Customers can scan the QR code to donate.
Prints on a standard A4 printer, in colour or black and white.
- Coming up
Donate a prize
We will be asking for prizes for our quiz night.
Get in touch: fundraising@welcome-home.au
Coming up
Candle sales are the first of several fundraising activities. We will post dates here as they are set.
Quiz night
April 2027. Check back for the date and venue.
Movie nights
Dates and venue to be announced. Check back soon.
More to come
Check back, or get in touch to hear first.
Charlie’s Rainbow
Charlie’s Rainbow raises money for childhood cancer research in Adelaide. Donations made through our Chuffed page go directly to Charlie’s Rainbow, and our candle profits are donated to them too, all in support of paediatric AML research.
