Can you help Renee's family?

Anyone who knows us will know we don’t like asking for help. However, my loved ones are battling the challenge of a lifetime, a sickness that no one should have to endure. I apologise if this is long, but if you could just take a moment, pour yourself a cuppa and have a read, we would so appreciate it.

Matt, my brother-in-law is a very private person and doesn’t like to share much, however he understands that they need assistance, so I’ll share a little bit of his story. He has been battling the last 2 and a half years with a very rare cancer, Sarcoma. It is so rare that there isn’t a cure and treatment is experimental at best. He has undergone many surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy and experimental trial drugs. News this week has determined a devastating outcome, and this beautiful family need help in order to have these important last moments together.

Understandably, this sickness has taken a physical and emotional toll on Matt, my sister Renee and my niece. If there is a small way that we can help, it would be to take a little bit of the financial burden away. Many people have suggested a Go Fund Me to Renee and she has refused, as she is an independent person who doesn’t like putting pressure on other people, so she takes all the pressure on for herself. She has come to the realisation though that without help, she can’t do what she needs to do to provide for them, and plan this next overwhelming phase of their life.

The financial costs of this sickness have been immense, with little to no financial help from the government unfortunately, because Matt is so young, and cancer is not considered a disability. Medication, medical equipment hire, travel to and from hospital, specialists and care facilities, even hospital parking has taken a financial toll on them and Renee is working around the clock to provide financially for them whilst also trying to spend as much time as she can with Matt during these tough times and juggling childcare for their daughter. She is a hero, who is quite possibly the strongest person I know, but even heroes need help. If we can raise some funds, it will allow the three of them to spend much needed, irreplaceable time together, and assist with the financial costs for the funeral.

In order for Renee to take some time off work, and to assist with the funeral and medical costs, we would love to be able to raise about $11,000. If you can help at all, no matter how small, we would be forever grateful for your support. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Your time and support mean the world to this beautiful little family.

To help get the word out, could you share this far and wide on your Facebook timeline. At times like these we pull together; you are our village and we appreciate you more than we can articulate.