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Weʼve raised £1,120 to help my brother, Matthew who was diagnosed with bowel cancer.
- Funded on Friday, 26th January 2018
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to read our story. My brother, Matthew who is 35 years old was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer in October 2017. It was a huge shock to all or family and came suddenly after the death of our Nan in September 2017.
Matthew was told that his tumour is quite large and has been there for approximately 2 years and it is very very rare for someone of his age to have this happen to them. To say the least it shattered all or hearts.
Matthew and his partner are expecting a baby which is due on the 5th January 2018, as you can imagine emotionally and financially this has hit the family unit hard. His partner is on maternity leave and Matthew is unable to work due to his illness. After many chats with various benefit companies unfortunately they do not qualify for any support....sickening, i know! However thankfully he has the support of friends and family who have supported them where they can.
Not only has Matthew been fighting his cancer but he has had a stream of unbelievable bad luck. He had stoma surgery to help him get strong for his cancer treatment which unfortunately went wrong, so within a week he had to undergo another major operation, he has been recovering at home and at the hospital with regular visits to weStern park. At one of the visits the CT scan showed fluid in his body which was put down to the operation, however, this week the scan showed a perforated bowel.
He is currently in hospital after having a successful drainage of fluid and thankfully will be allowed home for Christmas Day, having to return on Boxing Day. We have the big MDT meeting this week to determine a new plan and hopefully his road to treatment.
I'm Matthews sister and want to help to ease any financial worries because at this moment I can't help any other way....if you could donate whatever you can we would all appreciate your support and kindness to help Matthew and his partner provide the best start in life for their new baby as much as possible.
Thank for reading our story. This is our journey and if you can help us on the road through it we would be so greatful.
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6 years agoNearly reached £400 in a day!!!!! Thanks to all of you who taken the time to read our story, send lovely messages and donate. Wonderful people ❤️❤️❤️
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Stayci brown
Jan 9, 2018
Sending all my love to you all. Xx
£10.00
Kathryn Morley
Jan 6, 2018
Positive thoughts to your bro Charlotte - what a lovely thing to set up to help. xxx
£10.00
Louise Webster
Jan 5, 2018
Keep fighting, and good luck with the baby xx
£20.00
Becky Smith
Jan 5, 2018
Thinking of you all x
£20.00
Chris Adams
Jan 4, 2018
Hi Charlotte,Friend of your father from Hitachi RailWishes to all the family at this stage
£20.00
graham clamp
Jan 3, 2018
Hope it all works out for you and the family pal
£10.00
Gareth Bell
Jan 3, 2018
Hi guys I do not know you but work with Matthew's father as a technician at Hitachi. From Gaz Bell and family x
£30.00
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