Help Robert Sidaway In His Recovery

My Father, My Colleague and My Best Friend

by Ashley Sidaway

Robert’s Story

On behalf of Robert, we are reaching out for your support as he battles a critical illnes

Robert has been a pioneering writer / producer of films and TV, and a former actor in Doctor Who and London's West End. But as well as my father, he has been my guide and collaborator as we have worked together over the last 40 years. While I tried to be the detail and structure, Robert was the heart and passion, the driving force.

Through our close relationship, we have looked to turn dreams into reality and hopefully entertained people along the way.

Recently we have been in Sri Lanka, setting up a new film project. A story of redemption and reflection that follows a Western woman returning after the Civil War and remembering the love of her youth. An emotional story born of Robert's imagination.

Our return from Sri Lanka took us through Malaysia and Thailand.

However, about six weeks ago, Robert experienced a sudden loss of balance and was diagnosed with cancer, which had caused swelling and lesions in his brain. He underwent critical radiotherapy treatment on his brain, which was successful, and a pathway for ongoing chemotherapy was established.

Unfortunately, perhaps due to the high doses of steroids affecting his immune system, Robert developed a dangerous infection that required emergency surgery. He is now recovering in ICU.

Ongoing Treatment

Robert was already scheduled for chemotherapy, but the emergency surgery has added such significant costs that it has ruined savings and we cannot cover the current treatment he needs. This is why we are asking for your help.

All money would go to paying hospital bills. With the hope that after his recovery he can continue to make his next film.

How You Can Help

All contributions will go towards covering Robert's current hospital costs. Any amount you can give, we would be grateful. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family, and networks.

Thank you for taking the time to read Robert's story and for any support you can provide. With your help, I hope that Robert can see the fruition of his Sri Lankan love story.