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Rhaskos: A Spartan's Great Battle

$6,511 donated
Given by 39 generous donors in around 6 months

John is fighting a great fight. But he is not fighting alone. Join Rhaskos and his Spartan warriors in a fight against cancer and time 💪

Auckland

In January 2022, our brother John became very unwell and was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma Cancer of the Pancreas and other organs.

Chemotherapy started on 03/03/2022. John's diagnosis is terminal and chemo is meant to slow down the growth of our Champion's cancer.

But John is a warrior.

You might know him from his role as Rhaskos in the TV show Spartacus. Or perhaps you worked with him as a Corrections Officer or a Personal Trainer. Maybe he did your lawns or gave you a ride. However you may know him, if you have met John you know the quality of person he is. He is positive, warm, funny, welcoming, charming and overall an amazing human being. It will come as no surprise that he remains truly hopeful. He is fighting hard and needs our support.

John and his wife Christelle sacrificed a lot over the past years in pursuit of a dream. They put their life savings into building a new home and intended to continue to work on it for the next years. But the pride and happiness surrounding this project were struck down. 6 weeks after moving into their home total devastation hit with John's diagnosis. They have had to reassess their priorities completely.

We are raising money and support for our Spartan Champion. The intention is to cover medical expenses outside of the public system.

Please visit https://spartangreatbattle.com/ for more information.

John keeps us all up-to-date through his Facebook page and website.

We truly appreciate the love and support we have and continue to receive 💪

Ani King's involvement (page creator)

To his family John is our golden child. To his friends he is the most amazing, selfless soul we know. To everyone else, John is a wonderful stranger who makes this world better simply by being who he is.

Use of funds

John and Christelle's dream of finishing their home while John is around. This includes a ducted heat system, a new deck built and landscape the garden.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 22 Aug 2022
We are sorry for your loss!
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 21 Aug 2022
$50
Tish
Tish on 21 Jul 2022
$100
Kasimilo
Kasimilo on 21 Jun 2022
Millerina falling short of the minimum...again
$250
David
David on 18 Jun 2022
Legend
$50

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This campaign started on 10 Mar 2022 and ended on 3 Sep 2022.