Supporting the Ooi family through their cancer journey

The lovely Ooi family are going through unprecedented hard times currently with both of Aaron's parents Annie and Richard being diagnosed with late stage cancer within days of each other.

Aaron has flown back (from his fellowship in Canada) at short notice to support his family.

Richard, 68, has been diagnosed with metastatic gastric cancer which is non-operable. Annie, 62, has been diagnosed stage 3 breast cancer. Both are currently undergoing chemotherapy prior to pursuing their next steps of treatment. For Annie, this will be surgery with curative intent. Unfortunately for Richard, this will be non-curative therapy with pembrolizumab. This is an UNFUNDED immunotherapy costing $75k which would give him precious time with family and friends. Without this, his prognosis is very short.

For those of you who know Aaron and his beautiful family, you will agree with me that they are the most kind and giving human beings. Many of us would've had delicious meals prepared by Annie and Richard, who love to make each and one of us feel welcomed to their home. They are generous, optimistic and always willing to give up their time and energy for others.

Annie and Richard are both retired with limited income. Aaron will have limited work capacity as he will have to support his parents through these physically and emotionally challenging times.

We ask to kindly donate what you can to help this family during this difficult time. Thank you