Backing Yan and his positive attitude to cancer

$19,875 donated
Given by 93 generous donors in around 7 months

Yan Glavin's fight against pancreatic cancer.

Christchurch, Canterbury

On Monday 15th January 2024 Yan was told the devastating news that no one can prepare for … he has pancreatic cancer, that has made its journey to his liver and spleen.

Yan is currently undergoing fortnightly chemo treatments along with many other dr visits.

During this time Yan’s constant positive attitude & ‘I got this’ & ‘f u cancer’ has and is always on display. His amazingly strong wife Pam and teenage kids Poppy and Roman (& Patrick the dog) are standing right beside him with the same no bullshit attitude by being strong and supportive.

This is a journey no family should have to endure. Yan is always the first to offer help, be there and get stuck in…. It’s now our turn to show up and do the same for him. With having to close his plastering business due to his grueling chemo treatments Pam is left trying to manage her job and all future commitments.

Any donation will be gratefully accepted by Yan and family.

Gina Dalley's involvement (page creator)

Our family has been friends with Yan and Pam since our boys met at primary school.

Use of funds

To help with day to day costs ie groceries, fuel, house running costs and allowing Pam the ability to be with Yan at each appointment and not worry about work.

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Latest update

With a heavy heart  24 August 2024

On Monday 5th August we lost the love of our lives.

Our rock, our protector, our #1 cheerleader, our entertainer, our family man, our source of endless laughter, our absolute everything.

The best husband & most encouraging, loving father.

Our home will never be the same without his positive energy and hilarious antics.

A soldier has fallen, the backbone of our family who fought the fight of his life without one single complaint about his journey.

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Latest donations

Dean
Dean on 24 Aug 2024
Gone to soon bro. We had some good times. Restva while. Xx
$350
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 07 Aug 2024
Sorry to hear about Yan. We were good friends at school but I haven’t been in touch with him for years - now a regret. Sorry for your loss
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Bec
Bec on 07 Aug 2024
I’m so sorry you are going through this Pam, Poppy and Roman. Yan was the best hockey coach ever. Such a loving, fun and kind person. We are devastated by this news. Bec, Brooke and Holly
$50
Desiree
Desiree on 06 Aug 2024
$100
Brad & Nat
Brad & Nat on 24 Apr 2024
$50

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This campaign started on 9 Feb 2024 and ended on 31 Aug 2024.