Ffloyd Laurie is suffering from mesothelioma, a terminal cancer caused by expsoure to asbestos.  Ffloyd grew up in the Aboriginal community of Baryulgil where the waste asbestos from the James Hardie asbestos mine was used around the town and in the local school.
Ffloyd was interviewed on the ABC 7.30 report  on 8 September 2016.  During the interview when asked about his plans for the rest of his life he said his plan was to live his life to the fullest.  He said that he never took his wife on a honeymoon.
Following the story many people wanted to donate money for Ffloyd and Noelene's honeymoon.  Any money raised will be used for this pupose.