Our family is preparing for an immense loss as our dad, Alan, faces the final stages of his battle with stage 4 bladder cancer and acute liver failure. Through this heartbreak, one thing remains clear: Dad’s greatest love and priority has always been our mum, Leigh. Their love has been the foundation of our family, a love so strong it has shown my siblings and me how to build incredible relationships of our own.

Dad’s love of music—playing, sharing, and listening—has always been a central part of his life, and it’s something we’ll deeply miss. Beyond that, his wisdom, patience, and unwavering care for those around him are irreplaceable. He has always been the quiet strength in our lives, guiding us with love and grace.

As we prepare to say goodbye, we want to honor Dad’s legacy by ensuring that our mum is cared for in the way he would have wanted. The financial challenges of planning a funeral and supporting Mum as she adjusts to life without Dad are overwhelming. We hope to ease these burdens for her so she can focus on healing and finding her way forward.

This GoFundMe is not just about covering costs; it’s about surrounding mum with love and support as she adjusts to life without our dad. If you are able to contribute, it would mean the world to us. Every little bit helps, and your kindness will give her the gift of peace and time to find the courage to move forward.

Thank you for being part of our lives and for keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers. Your messages, memories and kind words have been relayed to our dad, and even though he can’t talk back now, we know he’s heard every word. ❤️

Lots of love x