Elaine’s 60 mile run for David in January 2024

David Gardiner and his wife Callie were our neighbours when he was serving his 25 year stint in the Royal Air Force, before moving to Florida, where he met and married Callie. Paddy was honoured to be David’s Best Man. David and Callie are the kind of friends that don’t come along often in this life. If you know them, then you already know what a blessing they are. There is nothing this incredible couple would not do for anyone in need…and now, they need us!

David, a devoted Husband, Father of three, Grandfather and just an all-around amazing guy, is currently fighting the battle of his life. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer on December 4th after, as timing would have it, being laid off in March from his job in Florida after 17 years and subsequently losing his family’s health insurance which ran out in November! Being in the USA there is no NHS service like we have here and treatment will need to be privately funded.

David was diagnosed after blood tests in July showed a PSA of 5.2 and a subsequent biopsy of his prostate came back with very concerning results. Out of 10 cores samples 4 had a Gleason scale of 9 or 10 which meant they were dealing with an aggressive cancer and further scans needed to be done.

In October David had a PET scan and Bone scan which showed the cancer had metastasized to his bones and possibly lymphatic system. On Nov 21st after meeting with his Oncologist he had one last scan called PSMA Scan. A new technology which heat seeks cancer and shows actual metastasis spots with 100% accuracy. The results from this scan confirmed a rare case of aggressive stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastasized straight to his bones. Hormone treatment began immediately, and Chemo began December 13th. He will undergo 6 rounds of intensive IV chemo 3 weeks apart with Oncologist visits bloodwork and further scans in between.

David was reluctant to allow us to post this as he is not one to ask for help, but he and his family have an incredibly hard battle ahead and those of us who love this young family, well this is a way for us to help with this enormous financial burden they now face in the USA and will allow them to focus on the physical battle of getting well. Thank you to all those that give and support this family in need!