Give a Little Page for Kevin Bishell

$5,739 donated
Given by 53 generous donors in around 12 months

To raise funds for Kevin to help with on-going medical costs and to spend quality time with his young daughter.

Marlborough

Kevin recently received the devastating news that he has a very aggressive type of stage 4 oesophageal cancer. The news is heart-breaking for Kevin's family and close-knit group of friends.

Kevin is currently undergoing chemotherapy but unfortunately, the prognosis is not good.

Kevin is reluctant to accept help but with some persuasion from friends he has given us the

go-ahead to start a Give A Little Page.

All funds raised would help to fund on-going medical costs and to spend quality time with his young daughter.

Natasha Spiers' involvement (page creator)

I am a work colleague of Kevin's. Together with two of Kevin's close friends, Susie and Paul, we have set up this Give a Little page for him.

Use of funds

Funds will be used for on-going medical costs and quality time with his young daughter.

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Latest update

Update 2nd August 2018  2 August 2018

Firstly a big thank you to Natasha and Susie for setting this Give-a-little page up.

To all the friends and family who have, and are, supporting me through this most difficult time. I would like to sincerely thank you for all for your donations and kind caring wishes. Your support makes a world of difference, knowing you are behind me and I will always be grateful for that.

I am facing the biggest challenge of my life and I need to do everything I can to remain positive to give myself the best chance to fight this disease and hope for the greatest outcome.

I have many good years of life left in me, and my main motivation to survive is to be there for Gemma and to see her grow and to have good times together. To be the Dad and role model that she needs.

I am currently undergoing chemo treatment and have had 3 rounds. This affects me greatly for a couple of weeks, making me feel very sick and nauseous. This, in turn, affects my appetite and eating patterns, making it hard to enjoy any type of food. I feel extremely tired and have nerve damage in my fingers.

This illness is constantly on my mind and takes over every thought and action, very hard to deal with when everything is so unknown.

But I must remain positive, I know it's going to be a long rough road I'm riding, but I need to get back on the smooth tarmac, as soon as possible.

I never thought I would ever be in this situation, after living such a healthy life, but I guess that's the nature of cancer, it choose's who it wants. If I can raise awareness of Oesophageal cancer that would be good because it's not something I knew about and is not well published. If you have any health concerns, no matter how small, see a doctor.

Once again, thank you for all the continued support, it's greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share this page, as any further donations from individuals and businesses would be welcomed to continue the fight together.

Never give up, never give in and keep fighting.

-Kevin-

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Latest donations

Marlborough Red Devils Cycling
Marlborough Red Devils Cycling on 21 Aug 2018
All the best Bish
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Westerns
Westerns on 06 Aug 2018
All the best Kevin ,our thoughts go out to you Bish
Private
Michael J
Michael J on 06 Aug 2018
Thinking of you Bish
$150
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 03 Aug 2018
This is the least I can do to help a guy who I have known most of my life. He has mine and my family’s support and prayers in fighting this thing.
$100
R&L Barnes
R&L Barnes on 28 Jul 2018
$100

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Natasha Spiers's avatar
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Kevin Bishell's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Kevin Bishell
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This campaign started on 20 Jun 2018 and ended on 19 Jun 2019.