
Support Sienna and Finn as They Care for Their Dad
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Hi, I’m Maia, a close family friend, and I’ve created this fundraiser on behalf of the family as they navigate one of the most painful and challenging times of their lives.
Sienna (22) and Finn (20) are currently full-time caregivers for their dad, Greg, who is just 54 years old and living with terminal stage 4 cancer. Specifically, Greg has pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that have now metastasized to his liver and lymph nodes. He has fought incredibly hard, enduring various treatments and rounds of chemotherapy, but in recent months, his condition has progressed rapidly and become all-consuming for the entire family.
Greg is in constant pain, struggling daily with severe nausea and other debilitating symptoms. Despite the care and efforts of his loved ones, these symptoms have been unmanageable and emotionally devastating for him, his children, and his partner, Andrea.
Greg stopped working about a month ago, and Andrea has since taken time off work to care for him full-time. While the government offers a Compassionate Care Benefit (CCB), it only provides temporary financial assistance to one caregiver. Sienna and Finn have agreed that Andrea should receive it. Unfortunately, this means that they are left without any financial support, despite providing daily, hands-on care.
Sienna had just moved across the country to begin a new job in Toronto when she had to return to British Columbia to be with her dad. She and her partner are still paying rent in Toronto ($2,200 per month), and she has no income during this time. Having recently paid off her student loans after self-funding her education, Sienna is now trying to stay afloat financially while caring for her father.
Finn is also under immense pressure. They are trying to save for university while paying rent and had been working multiple jobs, but has had to take several weeks off to be with Greg. They also hope to take time off to grieve once their dad passes, but that time also comes with a financial cost.
Greg is the most loving father. His greatest wish has always been for his children to be happy, healthy, and financially secure. Right now, financial relief would ease an enormous amount of stress and allow Sienna and Finn to be present with their dad during his final days, and to grieve without the weight of financial strain.
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Thank you for your love, generosity, and care.
With gratitude,
Maia
Co-organizers (3)
Maia Donahue
Organizer
Vancouver, BC
Sienna Nargang-White
Beneficiary
Natassja Eigl
Co-organizer