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Cancer Affects Us All

$925 of $5,000 goal
Given by 18 generous donors in 8 weeks

Raising funds for cancer awareness

Christchurch, Canterbury

27yr old Citycare Property Mower Operator Logan De Roo approached Angela Williams (DM) for some help a few weeks ago. Listening to him she was blown away by his initiative and kindness

Logan introduced Angela to a family friend of his, a lovey guy named Darrin. After a few minutes chatting, Darrin told them that he has two months to live. After experiencing stomach cramps in February, Darrin was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, his life has been turned upside down in the last few months, trying to spend the time he has left with his beautiful wife of 32 years and his two sons.

Their time included planning a funeral, choosing pictures, and visiting the crematorium, while helping his eldest son and partner move into their first home. Darrin and his wife are selling their home, to prepare for a future without Darrin.

The conversation was surreal and a sobering reality that many families go through when facing cancer.

Unbeknownst to Angela and Logan at the time, Darrin's son's partner also works for Citycare Property. Angela received a message from her manager, then a visit to her desk from Savanaha Da Silva, asking to help and be part of the fundraiser.

Darrin loves Logan's idea and wants attend the fundraiser.

Alongside Darrin's story, Logan has lost both his parents to cancer, his mum most recently, leaving an impact on his life. Logan wants to share his story to raise awareness & help others.

We would love to get everyone behind this cause so please share near and far!

Savanaha Da Silva's involvement (page creator)

Helping out / Supporting Logan's fundraiser and Darrin's son's partner

Funds will be paid to Angela (Delivery Manager) who is helping to organise this and will split the funds between the charity and Darrin

Use of funds

50% of proceeds to help Darrin's funeral, and costs which are skyrocketing after finishing work. The other 50 % of fundraising will go to the Cancer Society Canterbury-West Coast.

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Chop the Mop - RECAP  13 August 2024

On 8th August, we held the Chop the Mop fundraiser. 11 amazing people were brave enough to step up and shave their heads including Darrin's son and sister! A total of $440 was raised. Thank you to everyone that was involved and have been along this journey with us. The page will be closing soon, so please share !!

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Latest donations

Kerry
Kerry on 14 Aug 2024
Great work Logan proud of you!
$100
Conor
Conor on 13 Aug 2024
$20
Ian
Ian on 06 Aug 2024
Good luck you guys xx
$20
Debbie
Debbie on 06 Aug 2024
$20
Sandra
Sandra on 05 Aug 2024
Well done Logan and the City care team
$50

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Savanaha Da Silva's avatar
Created by Savanaha Da Silva
Angela Williams's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Angela Williams on behalf of Darrin Hodge and Cancer Society Canterbury-West Coast
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This campaign started on 2 Jul 2024 and ended on 31 Aug 2024.