Hi, my name is Brooklyn and I’ve created this fund for my parents as we navigate this challenging time.

My dad has been cancer free since 2008 but unfortunately this August they found another mass in his brain. Treatment has moved quickly and he was sent to Vancouver general for surgery (this hospital served him years ago and oddly enough he had the same surgeon- thank you Dr Haw!) He just returned from Vancouver last week and will be heading to and from Victoria for various treatments starting October 6th. My dad’s benefits only offer short term disability (6 months paid) and given the severity of brain surgery it’s likely he will be off for more than a year. My dad was the main contributor in the household as my mom has MS and is on long term disability, this means they are taking a financial cut with him being on leave. All donations will be put towards travelling cost, medical expenses, and household bills in efforts to alleviate any additional stress for my parents during this time of hardship.

We are reaching out as a family to our support systems asking for some help- if any of you have had the pleasure of meeting my parents you will know how they always go above and beyond for those they love. They did it countless times with our friends growing up and continue to show up for my brother and I.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thinking of us during this time

October 14th update: I thought I would make an update and thank everyone who has reached out with support, donated and shared our fund ♥️ my dad had an appointment on the 6th of this month in Victoria. We learned a lot about his current condition and how the cancer came back (some cancer cells survived the chemo and remained dormant until recent). He has started a his chemo treatment which are different medications from last time, meaning he can remain home while he is under going treatment! Cancer medications have come a long way since he last used them so medical daycare isn’t a need anymore. He will not be going through radiation as they believe the risks of repeated radiation in the same area is far greater than the benefits. As the cancer is in the same area as last time the direct radiation is not a great idea unless absolutely necessary.

we are remaining hopefully as things are looking up for him! Again I want to thank everybody that has reached out, donated and shared it’s overwhelming and very emotional for us ♥️

-Barry and family