Ben's Brave Bald Battle

$29,176 donated
Given by 210 generous donors in around 3 months

Help support Ben and his family in their Brave Bald Battle against Cancer!

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

At 37, living a full, fit, and healthy lifestyle, Ben has been diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer.

Surgery & chemo looked likely to be a way forward in healing, but Ben was dealt another blow with a diagnosis of further Cancer in his L4 vertebra, his right hip & his right rib.

Ben is going at it! On one of the harshest of chemo rounds available, and early indications are positive, with possible treatments after chemo include non-funded medications.

Ben is a loving family man. A husband (and sometimes pain n the ass) to Lauren, and super dad to young Arlo.

Ben is a self-employed personal trainer extraordinaire owning and running BAMFIT, dedicating himself to helping others to improve their own way of life.

To concentrate on his health and family, Ben had to make a tough call to step back from his business, reducing his income, to put all his energy into this fight.

We all know Ben is quick to offer help when he sees its needed.

Now it is our turn to help Ben, Lauren and Arlo!

How? Many of us that attend BAMFIT have set ourselves challenges, some of which include shaving their heads, shaving their beards!, daring cuts, give it up for a month, and we wouldn’t be the BAMFAM without a sweat option, encouraging each other to set a health goal - running, walking, weight loss, healthy eating.

With our individual challenges we are asking for your support in our support of Ben, Lauren and Arlo!

Please donate what you can, every dollar will help.

Thank you from Bens family & friends.

Scott Rowe's involvement (page creator)

We are Ben's BAMFAM (BAMFIT members)

Use of funds

Supporting Ben and his family with everyday expenses, medial expenses not covered by the public health system, exploration of possible non Pharmac funded treatments like Immunotherapy, and helping to create family memories together.

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Latest update

Appreciation post.   30 September 2023

Posted by: Ben McGillivray

Hey everyone, with the Give A Little page coming to an end I just wanted to say a massive thank you! I am lucky enough to be able to go ahead with my immunotherapy treatment and hopefully be starting in the coming months. The support and generosity not only from friends and family but from people I have not met is crazy. I appreciate everything team.

Thank you. 🥰😘

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Latest donations

Janine
Janine on 30 Sep 2023
$200
Ben McGillivray

Thank you Janine! 😊 Appreciate it 💯

Ben McGillivray
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 30 Sep 2023
$100
Ben McGillivray

Thank you Sue!! Hope you guys are well. 🥰

Ben McGillivray
Flo and Xtine
Flo and Xtine on 28 Sep 2023
Lots of hugs and kisses !
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Ben McGillivray

Thanks so much team! Appreciate you guys. 🥰

Ben McGillivray
Julie
Julie on 28 Sep 2023
You are an inspiration and amazing!!
$100
Ben McGillivray

Thank you Julie! Hope you are well 😊

Ben McGillivray
Balverts
Balverts on 17 Sep 2023
$100
Ben McGillivray

Thank you Corrie! Appreciate it 💯 😊

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This campaign started on 29 Jun 2023 and ended on 30 Sep 2023.