Frank Hulley-Jones was admitted to Virginia Hospital Center on April 20th after experiencing a migraine and some vision issues a few days prior, and after an MRI scan revealed a mass in his brain. He underwent a brain biopsy on April 24th and was given a preliminary diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme, a highly aggressive type of brain cancer that is incurable. The final results confirmed the diagnosis weeks later.

Frank began a 6-week daily course of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on May 12th – the same day he turned 37 years old.

The news has come as a catastrophic and sudden shock to Frank, his wife Léonie and their 10-month-old baby, at a time when they were still coming to terms with his redundancy from the Washington Post and the subsequent worries over his US immigration status and health insurance. Since Frank has fallen unwell, Léonie has taken unpaid leave to care for him and their baby.

Funds raised would go towards Frank’s medical expenses and daily outgoings related to his condition. Because Frank’s family does not have a car, they include transport from home to hospital (DC to northern Virginia) for his daily radiation therapy and appointments, as well as towards his many medications.

Frank is, as always, feeling positive and optimistic despite all the horror and sadness that has taken place in the past three weeks. He is determined to face his condition with strength and bravery, so that he can see their child learn to walk, talk, and grow into the spectacular person she already is. His family have been moved by the outpouring of kindness and support from friends since his hospitalization.

The family would appreciate any messages of support and love to be posted here on his GoFundMe page and to kindly refrain from directly contacting Frank, who is trying to focus on his health and rest. Please reach out to Léonie if you have any pressing questions.

Frank’s family is additionally looking for any volunteers who can take care of their two cats, Fela and Wolfie, two-year-old bonded sweet boys, at least on a temporary basis while he seeks chemo/radiotherapy treatment.