This is my Dad, Dave. He has been both a Mother and Father to me and a devoted Grandfather. He has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given 3-6 months to live. He lives in the UK.... I live in Australia.  If the pandemic weren't happening I would be on a plane tomorrow no questions asked. But there is a pandemic. And so flights are more expensive, and I have to quarantine both when I arrive in the UK and when I eventually return to Australia. I have to take unpaid time off work.  This equates to about 15,000 UK Stirling ($30,000).

I have never asked for a cent in my life but I wish more than anything to spend some time with my beautiful Dad making treasured memories before he leaves this life. Ideally I would love to take my children with me so Dad can see his Grandkids one last time.  But that is extra flight costs and extra quarantine costs. 

More than anything I just want to hug Dad and say goodbye - I am writing this with tears rolling down my cheeks. Any help you can give no matter how small would be appreciated more than you will even know. The chance to hold Dad and say goodbye is priceless and I thank you for helping in any way you can. 

Much love to everyone at this time of pandemic madness.