Barry Plant Agents Rally Behind 'Home For A Cure'

For the second year running, Barry Plant Craigieburn’s Romi Sleiman lent his expertise to one of the most heartwarming real estate sales of the year, the 2025 Home For A Cure, with every cent of profit going to My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.

“This was such a special cause to be involved in,” Romi said. “Real estate can be glamorous, but it’s important to give back to the community. Having the opportunity to do this for a second year in a row was incredibly rewarding. It felt like I was making a difference in people’s lives.”

The 2025 Home For A Cure was a stunning four-bedroom, five-bathroom Henley residence at 36 Pasilla Circuit, Mickleham. This modern family home went under the hammer at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with the auction result to be announced as part of the My Room Grand Final Telethon, with all proceeds helping to support children battling cancer and their families.

Barry Plant donated the sale campaign for the property, with the 412 m² block in Botanical Estate generously provided by Satterley Property Group and the home built by Henley Homes. The result was a striking double-storey residence, thoughtfully designed to deliver both comfort and style to its new owners.

Romi was introduced to the project last year by Barry Plant Taylors Lakes and St Albans’ James Hatzimoisis, who again served as auctioneer for the campaign. For the past five years, James had been a driving force behind Home for a Cure, calling the auction and leading the marketing and sales entirely pro bono to ensure every dollar raised went directly to vital cancer research.

“I first became involved through My Room board members Margaret Zita OAM and Mary Kayalicos, who invited me to learn more about the charity. Hearing about their work and the difference they made really moved me,” James explained.

“Cancer touches so many lives, and I’m proud to have supported the Home for a Cure campaign over the past five years. I’ve encouraged others to get involved too, and it was inspiring to see so many people dedicate their time and energy to such an important cause – including Romi, who joined for the second year running,” he added.

The 2024 Home for a Cure property sold for an incredible $1 million at the My Room Grand Final Spectacular, broadcast live from Crown Melbourne.

“Last year was my first time working with My Room, and it was truly inspiring. I loved having the chance to do something meaningful for the community, so I came back this year, managing all the opens and campaign work while Jimmy brought his trademark energy to auction day. Together we achieved another outstanding result, which will be announced soon,” Romi said.

The campaign drew plenty of attention, with AFL stars Andrew McGrath from the Essendon Football Club and Will Day from the Hawthorn Football Club visiting the open home in their roles as My Room ambassadors.

“It was fantastic to see high-profile sporting stars getting behind the Home For A Cure initiative. You could really feel the whole community rallying around this cause, and with that kind of support, we achieved another outstanding result and raised vital funds for children’s cancer research,” Romi said.

Barry Plant has proudly partnered with My Room Children’s Cancer Charity for several years, donating time, resources and expertise to ensure the home achieved the best possible result on auction day.

Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell highlighted the importance of giving back to the community.

“A successful real estate business relies on the support and connection of its community. That’s why we believe it’s our duty to give back, especially to such an important cause as finding a cure for childhood cancer. Our hearts go out to every family affected by this devastating disease, and we hope contributions like Romi’s and Jimmy’s can play even a small part in finding a cure,” said Lisa.

The face of the 2025 Home For A Cure was the exceptionally brave Kruz, who, at just six years old, had endured more challenges than many face in a lifetime. After a shock diagnosis of a rare form of leukemia, he underwent intensive treatment, including a bone marrow transplant, and now looks ahead with hope to a new trial.

Kruz’s story was a powerful reminder of why this initiative was so important, with proceeds from the sale helping to fund vital research and services that support children like him and their families through the toughest battles of their lives.

“Every dollar makes a real difference for kids like Kruz,” Romi said. “Being part of that fight, even in a small way, is a privilege.”