Hi everyone,

I’m starting this fundraiser for my brother Jayden, his partner Kassie and their 7 week old son, Miles.

Just two weeks before Miles was born, Jayden received a life-changing diagnosis: Cushing’s Disease – a rare and serious condition caused by a tumour on his pituitary gland (which is at the base of the brain). After years of being misdiagnosed and dismissed, an MRI finally revealed a tumour. Cushing’s Disease causes the body to produce dangerously high levels of cortisol, leading to extreme fatigue, rapid weight gain, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, uncontrollable blood sugar, mood swings, immune system issues, and more.

Jayden has lived with these symptoms for years while no one could give him answers. Now he’s a new dad, trying to care for a newborn, while managing a life-threatening illness and waiting for urgent brain surgery to remove the tumour.

He is now currently unable to work and the financial pressure is piling up – between medical appointments, medications, travel, and the cost of living. Support from insurance or income protection can take months to process, and Jayden needs help now just to stay afloat and care for his family.

If you’re able to donate anything, no matter how small, it would mean the world to them. And if you can’t donate, please consider sharing this to help spread the word.

Thank you for helping my brother and his family through this incredibly tough time. Every bit of support makes a difference.

With love and gratitude,

Rhiannon