Support Kelly Smith and his family to fight brain cancer

In August, Kelly went to his GP after a few weeks of persistent headaches. He was

referred for a CT scan which identified a large lesion on his brain. After 2 ambulance

rides and an MRI, doctors confirmed a mandarin-sized tumour on his right temporal

lobe. Kelly was in surgery 3 days later to remove most of the tumour, subsequent

testing confirmed everyone's worst fears, Kelly has terminal brain cancer (grade 4

glioblastoma). The neurosurgeons advised that the average life expectancy for this

disease is between 3 months and 2 years.

Kelly is 49 years old, happily married with 2 beautiful children. He has always been

active, fit and healthy, which shows how random this disease is and how it can affect

anyone. He is 3 weeks into his radiation and chemotherapy, and suffering severe vision

and memory impairment as a result.

While trying to process the reality of the diagnosis, they are exploring complementary

treatments and clinical trials, (including MRNA, CART T, immunotherapy etc.), which

may extend the time Kelly has with his loved ones, or better yet - find a cure.

If Kelly can get another 5 years with his loved ones, he said that would be amazing. I

know it’s strange for someone so young to wish for a few short years, but that's the sad

reality. 

In support of Kelly and his family, we are hoping to reach a target of $250000, which will

go towards the costs of any trials he qualifies for and help provide some financial

security for Casey and the kids. Your donation will not only improve the chances for

Kelly to spend more time with his loved ones, but it might help to find a cure, and help

future sufferers of this horrible disease. 

Kelly also hopes to share some more incredible experiences, (and leave Casey, Reef

and Isla with some special memories), during the limited time he has left.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference. Your support will

provide hope and relief to a family fighting the hardest battle of their lives.  

Thank you, in advance, from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and generosity.