Daniel, my brother-in-law, is facing the toughest battle of his life. I’ve set up this fundraiser to help support him and his family — easing the financial pressure of treatment so he can focus entirely on his health, healing, and precious time with his loved ones.

Daniel is one of those rare people who makes everyone’s life better. A loving husband to Natalie and a proud dad to Alexia, Savannah, and Maxwell, he’s a devoted family man who finds joy in coaching Max’s soccer team, cheering on his beloved Manly Sea Eagles, and sharing a laugh with the people he loves. Even while going through chemotherapy and radiation, Daniel continued working full-time and coaching Max’s team — a testament to his strength, resilience, and selflessness.

In August 2024, Daniel discovered a growth that was later diagnosed as colorectal squamous cell carcinoma — a type of cancer so rare that it accounts for less than 0.1% - 0.3% of all colorectal cancers. He began treatment in May 2025, completing six weeks of radiation and chemotherapy. The initial treatment was successful and shrunk the original tumour, allowing Daniel a short period of recovery and hope.

A few months later, Daniel discovered new growths. A biopsy confirmed that the cancer had returned, and a PET scan in September 2025 showed that it had progressed to stage 4, with metastases to his lungs, pelvis, and lymph nodes. The tumours are now inoperable and have made daily life extremely difficult. Daniel can no longer sit or stand comfortably for long periods, struggles to drive, and spends much of his time lying down to manage pain and fatigue.

Because he has already received the maximum radiation possible, Daniel can’t undergo further radiation therapy. His medical team has placed him on Immunotherapy, and alongside this, Daniel has been given an updated treatment plan for additional therapies including IV Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Remission Hyperthermia Therapy, a tailored regimen of supplements and medications, and other supportive treatments. These aim to help manage chronic pain, support his body through treatment, and work together with the immunotherapy to help shrink the tumours again.

The challenge is that Daniel’s cancer is extremely rare, and there is no standardised treatment for it in Australia. His updated combined treatment plan costs around $18,000 per month, and the financial impact has become overwhelming. Daniel has reached a point where he needs to step back from work to prioritise his health and focus fully on treatment and recovery. The family is also exploring alternative or clinical options overseas that could provide further hope if his current treatment regime can shrink the existing tumours.

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Through all of this, Daniel has continued to show incredible strength and positivity — never complaining, always smiling, and putting his family first. Now, we want to give him the chance to focus completely on his health and his loved ones without the added financial strain.

If you’ve ever met Daniel, you know how selfless and genuine he is — the first to lend a hand, the last to ask for help. Now, it’s our turn to give back.

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference in helping Daniel and his family through this difficult time.

If you can’t donate, please share Daniel’s story — every share helps us reach more people who may be able to support him on this journey.

️ Thank you for standing with Team Daniel and for spreading awareness for colorectal cancer. Together, we can help Daniel keep fighting with the strength, hope, and love that define who he is.