Help Joe Hayde fund Cancer Treatment - Joe desperately wants more time with family & his gorgeous grandchildren.

Joe was a dedicated Fire Fighter for the New Zealand Fire Service, serving others & the community for 24 years. For Joe, being a Firefighter was a calling, not just a job, it was huge part of his identity & life for my entire childhood. He fought fires & saved lives weekly for over 20 years of his service.

It was normal in the 70’s & early 80’s to go into old burning buildings with no breathing apparatus. Exposure to chemicals & asbestos fibres was extreme due to collapse & burning of the materials in the homes & buildings they worked in.

Last week Joe was diagnosed with Stage 3 Lung Cancer, caused by asbestos exposure.

While it is not curable,his Oncologist urged him to seek urgent tests & life lengthening treatment. Without it his time is significantly shorter.

Dad does not wish to place burden on anyone, & is very concerned about leaving Mum in debt. However,they are pensioners & unable to afford health insurance,so they need help.They are borrowing money from family& we are helping as much as we can.

We have had so many messages of care & support, everyone is asking how they can help. This page is a way for friends & family to help Mum & Dad, as the financial pressure is weighing heavily on them both. We are grateful for any amount you are able to give, however small, to help ease the stress at this already very difficult time.

If any of the costs are back dated & covered by ACC (unlikely), money will be, donated to a Firefighter in a similar position & the Otago Hospice.