Hi my Name is Jo Lane . I am a local hairdresser in Walpole . As a hairdresser I talk to a lot of people around town and lately I've had so many wanting to reach out and help this beautiful family so I've decided to give everyone a platform where they can help. Everyone wants to feel like they're doing something.Well here is your chance .

I am seeking support for Shaun and Bec Cochrane.

Shaun has been diagnosed with stage 4

Bowel cancer in November last year and started his chemotherapy treatment in December.

They have enough to deal with including 3hr round trips to Albany for doctors appointments and chemotherapy.

Bec is Shaun’s full time carer and has had to reduce her working hrs dramatically to care for him and her family.

I want to remove the financial stress so they can focus on what truly matters; Shaun’s treatment, spending quality time together as a family, and caring for their 2 beautiful boys Elijah 7 yrs and Jonah 4 yrs.

Life can change in a heartbeat. One day you are celebrating milestones, watching your baby’s grow, making plans for the future and the next day everything shifts.

We never imagine that someone we love will be the person needing help, until suddenly, they are.

Anyone who has crossed paths with this family knows how special they are.

They have been members of our Walpole community for many years.