Hi everyone, my names Amy and I’ve decided to set up this GoFundMe to help support Dean, my sister Sarah and their two beautiful children, Theo 8 and Ella 6 through what has been an incredibly difficult time for them all.

In October 2024, Dean was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He went through months of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, finishing his treatment in April 2025. Throughout it all, Dean remained positive and was determined to get through it and get back to normal family life.

As part of a clinical trial, Dean was offered an MRI scan in December, which unfortunately showed that his cancer had returned and had also spread to his lung.

Dean went on to have surgery to remove the cancer from his neck, but sadly this left him unable to swallow food.

Despite everything he had already been through, Dean continued to stay positive and was given the opportunity to take part in another clinical trial and immunotherapy

Unfortunately, things took another turn when Dean began experiencing dizziness, headaches, episodes of passing out and paralysis down one side of his face.

After numerous hospital visits and scans, Dean and Sarah were given the news that his cancer had returned to his neck again, in the space of just two months. The cancer had spread to significant parts of his head and neck.

They were told that the treatments so far hadn't worked and that Dean's cancer was aggressive and growing rapidly.

This month Dean was started on chemotherapy again but unfortunately he has been struggling with infection after infection. He has now been in hospital for three weeks, with the amazing care of Clatterbridge team.

Throughout everything, Dean has continued to do his best to stay positive, even when things have been incredibly difficult for himself and his little family.

Anyone who knows Dean will know what a lovely, genuine person he is. He's always been someone who just gets on with things, never makes a fuss and would do anything for the people he loves. Despite everything he's been through, he's continued to show so much strength and positivity, even during the hardest times.

He's a husband, a dad to two beautiful young children and someone who means so much to so many people.

As you can imagine, the last couple of years have been incredibly hard on the whole family. Sarah has been by his side throughout, trying to keep everything as normal as possible for the kids while supporting Dean through his treatment and hospital stays.

Dean has a wonderful family around him who are doing everything they possibly can to help, but we would love to be able to take some of the pressure off them.

The reason for setting up this page is to help raise money towards exploring further treatment options, including alternative treatments where appropriate, and to give Dean, Sarah and the children the opportunity to make some lovely memories together.

With everything they've been through, we would love for them to be able to enjoy some family time without having the additional worry of finances.

We know times are difficult for everyone, and we really don't expect anything, but if anyone is in a position to donate, no matter how small, it would be hugely appreciated.

Even just sharing this page would mean so much.

Dean has been through so much already, and as a family, we just want to do whatever we can to support him, Sarah, Theo and Ella through whatever comes next.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read their story and for any support you can give. ❤️