Support for my parents who both have brain tumours
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In 2016 my Dad Stuart who was a fit and healthy 43 year old self employed painter and decorator was suddenly diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour following a massive seizure which required him to be flown to Perth and placed on life support. He had an awake craniotomy and tumour resection but had a post operative brain haemorrhage the following day. The surgery resulted in an acquired brain injury of the frontal lobe which has required ongoing rehabilitation and support. He is unable to work or drive. He had 6 weeks of radiation treatment and 12 months of chemotherapy. My Mum has been doing everything possible to support him and keep our family going. They have been together since they were teenagers and married for 22 years this year. They have had their ups and downs but always managed to keep it all together. Dad has frontal lobe brain damage so is nothing like he was before the operation. He needs a lot of support to have a decent quality of life. When Dad got sick I was 16 and my siblings Sam and Lucy were 9 and 7. Mum has never asked for any financial support but has worked and budgeted to try and keep our family comfortable as well as managing Dad's disability.
On April 14 2020 my Mum Louise, who is 45, had 6 seizures in one day. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour following an MRI. It was totally unexpected as she was healthy and working and showing no symptoms. We were all shocked and devastated. She is currently waiting for a date to have surgery. She is now unable to work or drive. This has put a financial and emotional strain on our family. Only 2 weeks before she had suddenly lost her Mum and our Granny when she died of a pulmonary embolism. Everything seems so unfair and I don't know why this had to happen to us.
As Dad is unable to care for Mum and support our family we plan to move in with my Mum's Dad. His house requires modification to make it multi generational and safe for my Dad who has mobility problems and both my parents who now have epilepsy. I am hoping to raise some money to help pay for this and to ease our financial stress as it is a huge strain on an already stressful situation. We would like to get this done as soon as possible so my Poppy can take care of Mum after her operation.
My Mum has always told us how blessed we are and how things could be worse and to be positive and hopeful but it's really hard sometimes.
I hope that there is someone out there who can afford to help us but I realise that this is a big ask. Mum never wanted to ask for help. I want things to be easier for them and my younger brother and sister.
We would appreciate your support but understand that everyone is strained at the moment. Even if you can't donate please SHARE, - you never know, someone who can spare some funds may see it and want to help!
Thank you,
Kate
On April 14 2020 my Mum Louise, who is 45, had 6 seizures in one day. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour following an MRI. It was totally unexpected as she was healthy and working and showing no symptoms. We were all shocked and devastated. She is currently waiting for a date to have surgery. She is now unable to work or drive. This has put a financial and emotional strain on our family. Only 2 weeks before she had suddenly lost her Mum and our Granny when she died of a pulmonary embolism. Everything seems so unfair and I don't know why this had to happen to us.
As Dad is unable to care for Mum and support our family we plan to move in with my Mum's Dad. His house requires modification to make it multi generational and safe for my Dad who has mobility problems and both my parents who now have epilepsy. I am hoping to raise some money to help pay for this and to ease our financial stress as it is a huge strain on an already stressful situation. We would like to get this done as soon as possible so my Poppy can take care of Mum after her operation.
My Mum has always told us how blessed we are and how things could be worse and to be positive and hopeful but it's really hard sometimes.
I hope that there is someone out there who can afford to help us but I realise that this is a big ask. Mum never wanted to ask for help. I want things to be easier for them and my younger brother and sister.
We would appreciate your support but understand that everyone is strained at the moment. Even if you can't donate please SHARE, - you never know, someone who can spare some funds may see it and want to help!
Thank you,
Kate
Organizer and beneficiary
Kate Bell
Organizer
Millbridge WA
Louise Bell
Beneficiary
