Fighting cancer for 24 years, now making lasting memories 💙
Auckland
Hi, I’m Cara Jeff’s wife.
Those of you that don’t know Jeff’s story….well here’s a brief of the last 24 years LOL
Jeff has been battling cancer since he was just 17 years old, when he was first diagnosed with testicular cancer. After nearly two decades of fighting, countless treatments and an incredibly long and difficult journey, his cancer has now spread to both lungs and is active again in his spine.
We have been told there are no further funded treatment options available and that Jeff has months left.
While we are moving in with Jeff’s parents to help us afford some form of private treatment, I would absolutely love to give Jeff the rest of his life doing the things he loves and making the most incredible memories together.
Jeff has put together a bucket list of things he would love to experience —
-from getting a full body tattoo in Bali,
-driving a Lamborghini, rotary or drift car
-travelling through Europe, Japan and Asia,
-and taking our dogs to the snow,
-to visiting a wolf sanctuary
-and sledding with huskies.
- visit Vegas
He would also love to
-write or have his story written into a book,
-and re-celebrate our wedding day with the people who couldn’t be there because of Covid.
We are hoping to raise funds to help make some of these dreams a reality and create as many precious memories together as possible.
Any donation, no matter how big or small, would mean the absolute world to us. Thank you for your love, support and kindness during the hardest time of our lives 💕
Helping Jeff make some of his bucket-list dreams come true, create lasting memories and enjoy the time he has left doing the things he loves
Bucket List Update 11 August 2026
It’s hard to believe it’s been a month since we found out Jeff has “months” left.
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to Jeff’s Givealittle, shared our story, sent messages, gifted experiences or followed along. Your support means more than words can say.
I’ve created Jeff’s Legacy in the Making Facebook and Instagram page, where you can follow Jeff’s bucket-list adventures and memories.
So far, Jeff has ticked two things off:
❄️Take our dogs to the snow — we got them touching a little snow, so it was close enough to tick off!
🏎️Drive a Lamborghini, rotary or drift car — thanks to some incredible people, Jeff experienced a rotary, Lamborghini, burnout car AND drove around Hampton Downs.
✈️ Next stop…the South Island!
We’re heading away at the end of September for a road trip and to celebrate 10 years together. Queenstown was our first holiday, so celebrating on 2 October with a Milford Sound cruise feels incredibly special.
We’re also working on recreating our wedding day, including Jeff’s brothers from Australia who couldn’t be there because of Covid.
Jeff is doing okay. He’s in some pain, but we’re trying alternative remedies and doing everything we can to keep him comfortable. But you still wouldn’t know he’s sick.
To be completely honest, we are absolutely exhausted. But we’re focusing on just getting through each day and making memories together.
Thank you for helping make these adventures possible.
Life is for memories, not things.
Cara & Jeff x
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