Help Us Give Mum a Fighting Chance

Our amazing mum was diagnosed in March with one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of pancreatic cancer.

There’s currently no established treatment, but new options are emerging all the time — and we want to be ready to fight for every single chance that comes her way.

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In March this year, our world was turned upside down when our wonderful mum was diagnosed with Stage 4 small cell pancreatic cancer, which has also spread to her liver.

This type of cancer is incredibly rare and aggressive — making up less than 1% of all pancreatic cancer cases. Because it’s so uncommon, there’s currently no set treatment plan or clear path forward.

But anyone who knows our mum knows what a fighter she is. She’s the heart of our family — the kindest, most selfless person you could ever meet. She’s the one who’s always been there for everyone else, and now it’s our turn to be there for her.

Right now, we’re exploring every possible option — and while there isn’t a known treatment yet, new trials and targeted therapies are emerging all the time. When that next opportunity becomes available, we want to be ready to take it straight away — whether that means private treatment, specialist consultations, or access to a clinical trial abroad.

We are currently looking into two possible treatment options one being TACE and the other histotripsy & are hoping to get consultations booked in as soon as possible.

To help make that possible, I’ve set myself a personal challenge:

‍Running 300 kilometres in 30 days — that’s 10K every single day — as a complete novice.

I’ll be documenting and recording every run over on our Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channels.

@vickieed__

@demondean92

so everyone who supports can follow along, stay updated, and be part of this journey with us.

It’s going to be tough, but it’s nothing compared to what Mum faces every day with strength and grace.

Every single donation, no matter how small, will go directly towards helping Mum access any potential treatments now or in the future. And if there’s any money left over, it will be donated to a charity supporting others facing rare and aggressive cancers like hers, so the help you give continues to make a difference beyond our family.

We don’t know what lies ahead — but what we do know is that we’re not giving up. Your support means hope, time, and the chance to keep fighting.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for reading, donating, or simply sharing Mum’s story.

It means more than words can ever express.

— Vickie, Dean & Family