Bob Starts Treatment Today
3 March 2026
Today is a big day for Bob and Becky — one filled with emotion. Bob begins radiotherapy, and they’ve said goodbye to their youngest, Harrison (3), who is travelling to Vanuatu to stay with family for the next month.
Bob faces a long road ahead: six and a half weeks of daily radiotherapy, requiring transport to and from the clinic each day. Neither he nor Becky can drive, so they are incredibly grateful for the dedicated volunteers helping him attend every appointment.
After radiotherapy come six cycles of chemotherapy, each lasting six weeks — extending treatment to nearly a year from his initial operation. The impact on their home life, finances, and wellbeing is significant.
Difficult decisions are being made, including sending Harrison away (children aren’t allowed at the clinic). Future finances will be tight — WINZ declined their emergency benefit application, and Bob’s sick leave has run out.
Yet there is much to be thankful for. This Givealittle fund will cover Bob and Becky’s essential needs during radiotherapy and hopefully beyond — rent, power, gas, phones, food. Without it, they would have fallen through the cracks.
Today, Bob doesn’t start treatment alone — he carries your support with him. Becky doesn’t have to worry about keeping food on the table or a roof overhead, because you are standing beside her.
Please do keep sharing this page, so that they can be supported beyond Radiotherapy. This fund means everything to them - it really is a lifeline!