Help support the Family of Julie and Russ

Fernwood Fitness Robina is reaching out to seek help and support for one of our much loved team members, Julie and her beautiful family. Julie has been a part of the Fernwood Fitness Robina team and community since 2011 and has had her life torn apart over the last few years.

Julie's Story:

In August 2019, Julie's husband Russ was diagnosed with multiple Myeloma, a type of blood cancer that develops from plasma cells in the bone marrow. He underwent extensive chemotherapy, radiation, and a stem cell transplant during treatment. Although Russ has been in remission since his transplant, he continues to suffer from related health issues.

In December 2020, their daughter Amber, aged 17, was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, that starts as a growth of cells in soft tissue. After only one year of battling through chemotherapy and radiation, Amber sadly passed away in June 2022 at just 19 years old.

Now, as Julie and Russ are still grieving the loss of Amber, their eldest daughter Jasmine, aged 24, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. Jasmine's treatment plan involves extensive chemotherapy and a possible stem cell transplant, requiring her to stay in Brisbane for four months. During Jasmine's treatment, Julie and Russ will need to juggle work or potentially take time off to support and be with her.

Fernwood Fitness Robina is seeking funding to support Julie and her family during this incredibly challenging time. We kindly ask you to consider showing your support by visiting the GoFundMe page, and offering assistance to Julie and Russ during this difficult time so they can support and be there for their daughter Jasmine over the coming months during treatment. Any contribution would mean the world to Julie and Russ to help support them over the coming months.

We thank you and truly appreciate your support.