Help Andrew (FISH) Weller battle against Cancer
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Andrew Weller (AKA Fish) has been involved in our Beach Volleyball Gold Coast community for nearly a decade. He has helped out tirelessly on all occasions with a huge smile on his face and a punch line at the ready. Now it is our turn to help Andrew face his biggest battle yet.
Recently Andrew went to the doctors with a stomach-ache, only to be told the devastating news that he has been diagnosed with Stage IV bowl cancer with metastases. It has spread to his liver and lungs as well. On October 24th, Fish was admitted into hospital to have emergency bowel surgery to remove two tumours. During surgery, the surgeons realised they also needed to remove 24 lymph nodes. A one week hospital stay then turned into a 4 week stay due to complications.
Andrew has always been self-employed, working as a structural draftsman on the Gold Coast. He was living in Bali up until recently when he returned home to undergo eye surgery. While he was here, he went and had a check-up for stomach pains. That is when he received the news that he had cancer.
As you can imagine, supporting yourself alone with ongoing medical bills and inability to work has made it hard for Andrew financially. The cost of medications, transport, accommodation and alternative treatment options is extremely costly. Andrew has already had two months off work with no pay and there will be many more months to come once chemo starts.
Easing the financial stress would aid in making Andrew’s fight that little bit easier. Your generosity is humbly accepted and greatly appreciated.
Let’s help Fish fight this battle and get him back on the volleyball court!
Thank you all for your support and it would be appreciated if everyone could share this!
Andrew Weller (AKA Fish) has been involved in our Beach Volleyball Gold Coast community for nearly a decade. He has helped out tirelessly on all occasions with a huge smile on his face and a punch line at the ready. Now it is our turn to help Andrew face his biggest battle yet.
Recently Andrew went to the doctors with a stomach-ache, only to be told the devastating news that he has been diagnosed with Stage IV bowl cancer with metastases. It has spread to his liver and lungs as well. On October 24th, Fish was admitted into hospital to have emergency bowel surgery to remove two tumours. During surgery, the surgeons realised they also needed to remove 24 lymph nodes. A one week hospital stay then turned into a 4 week stay due to complications.
Andrew has always been self-employed, working as a structural draftsman on the Gold Coast. He was living in Bali up until recently when he returned home to undergo eye surgery. While he was here, he went and had a check-up for stomach pains. That is when he received the news that he had cancer.
As you can imagine, supporting yourself alone with ongoing medical bills and inability to work has made it hard for Andrew financially. The cost of medications, transport, accommodation and alternative treatment options is extremely costly. Andrew has already had two months off work with no pay and there will be many more months to come once chemo starts.
Easing the financial stress would aid in making Andrew’s fight that little bit easier. Your generosity is humbly accepted and greatly appreciated.
Let’s help Fish fight this battle and get him back on the volleyball court!
Thank you all for your support and it would be appreciated if everyone could share this!
Organizer and beneficiary
Peter Dixon
Organizer
Clear Island Waters QLD
Andrew Weller
Beneficiary