Hi, it’s Robyn.

Most of you know Darren as the guy who makes people laugh. The one who shows up, brings energy into a room, and has spent years supporting others through his work and charity events.

A couple of weeks ago, we thought it was just tonsillitis.

Two weeks later, he was in hospital.

Darren has now been diagnosed with Acute promyelocytic leukaemia, a serious form of blood cancer that requires immediate treatment.

He began chemo on the second day we were here, and this will be ongoing for the next 3–5 months.

At the moment, he is in ICU being closely monitored.

This has all happened very quickly, and we’re still processing it.

Right now, everything has stopped.

Darren can’t work.

There are no gigs, no income, and no clear timeline on when that changes.

Everything he’s built, planned, and was working towards has been put on hold.

I’m with him in hospital while also doing my best to keep my business running and life moving outside of this.

It’s a lot, and like most people in this situation, we weren’t prepared for it.

This part isn’t easy to write.

Darren is usually the one showing up for other people. Quietly supporting fundraisers, giving his time, helping where he can.

Now we’re in a position where we need support.

We’re expecting several months of treatment and recovery, during which Darren won’t be able to work at all.

We’ve set a goal of $40,000 to help cover living costs and ease the financial pressure over the coming months while Darren focuses on treatment and recovery.

This will give us some breathing room and allow him to focus on getting through what’s ahead.

If Darren has ever made you laugh, supported something you care about, or crossed your path in any way, we would be incredibly grateful for your support.

Every donation genuinely helps us more than you know.

And if you’re not in a position to donate, sharing this page means just as much.

We’re taking this one day at a time.

Thank you for being in our corner.

Robyn