Rafael’s fight

On January 18 2023, my darling Nephew Rafael (Raffy/Raf) and his family received devastating news that no family ever wants to hear or endure. Raf has been diagnosed with Clear Cell Sarcoma (Cancer). Raf is not alone in this fight, he has his loving mum and dad (Rebecca and Luke), brother Noah (7), and sister Maggie (5) and Rosa (3 months).

RAF’s story;

On January 18 2023, Raf was sent for an emergency scan in Townsville which confirmed a large tumour on his right kidney. The following day, Raffy was flown from Townsville to Brisbane on a Care flight and has since been undergoing multiple scans, procedures, and tests. On 3 February 2023, Raffy had the tumour removed as well as his right kidney. Whilst this procedure went well, further testing was carried out, and has since confirmed our Raffy has Clear Cell Sarcoma.

Unfortunately, there is no treatment available in Townsville which means Raf will remain in Brisbane for treatment. Doctors are saying it is a minimum of 8 months that Raf will need to be in Brisbane for at this stage.

Rebecca, Luke and baby Rosa have remained by Raf’s side since this nightmare began, whilst Luke and Rebecca’s older children have remained in Townsville with family, as they are both in school. Throughout Raf’s treatment Rebecca and Luke will be travelling between Townsville and Brisbane so they can be present with all their children as much as they can be. This does however come at a significant cost.

The support Rebecca and Luke and our family have received since this nightmare began has been truly humbling. We are constantly being asked from friends and strangers as to how people can help.

To try to relieve the stress of finances, I have decided to create this GoFund Me campaign.

Rebecca and Luke want everyone to know how truly grateful and thankful they are for all the well wishes and support.