Biking and running the length of New Zealand to support Bruce and Debs through terminal illness and years of hardships
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Bruce is one of the strongest, most resilient men I know - even if he doesn't want to admit it, he'll play it off & tense his muscles to make you laugh.
He's faced a long list of hardships including Ulcerative Colitis which led to the loss of his entire large intestine and needing an internal pouch, a later medical misadventure which led to complete loss of bowel control, mental health struggles, auto-immune diseases such as PSC, & heart attacks. For years, he's had to take over 12 codeine tablets a day, alongside a long list of other meds just to leave the house.
And now Terminal Metastasised Prostate Cancer.
Because of existing illnesses, treatment options are limited. He hasn't been able to work for over a decade, and yet, through all of it, Bruce remains one of the most empathetic, selfless humans i've ever known. He's the kind of man who would give you his last dollar, his last bit of energy, & his last good day, without hesitation.
Everyone needs a Bruce in their life, & behind every Bruce, there's a Debs.
Debs is extraordinary. She's a teacher who goes above and beyond for her students, a wife & mother who's carried more than most ever should & a pillar of unconditional love. She has stood behind Bruce through every surgery, every setback, & every dark night. She keeps everything moving when things feel like they're falling apart; she is strength & softness all in one.
I'll be biking and running the length of NZ to raise funds and completing challenges throughout.
Friends Parents & like a second family
The funds will be used towards any medical treatment not funded under public health, any food/travel/accomodation costs needed for this, funeral costs, and to relieve financial pressure while getting treatment.
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