Kellam family

$1,510 raised

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Raising funds for: Katie and Geoff Kellam
The Kellam family are a wonderful, warm and caring family of 5 who have had to endure far more than one family should. Katie has HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome) which means her heart has a right atrium and ventricle, no left side. HLHS covers a variety of left sided defects but in Katies case she has no left side what so ever. When she was born she also had a variety of other problems including a hypoplastic left lung. No child born with her set of problems had survived 24 hours. Katie has not only survived, she has thrived, however her most recent surgery resulted in a series of life threatening complications and an anxious wait for her family. After a long and arduous hospital stay, the little fighter has bounced back and is enjoying life back home. As if that wasn't enough, Katie's dad Geoff is fighting a rare type of stomach cancer - adeno gastric cancer. The family have recently been informed that the first trial drug he has been on (Keytruda) has failed. This particular treatment was costing the family $4,500 every 3 weeks. There is now a second trial drug Geoff is able to try, however it is even more expensive. While we can only do so much to help deal with the emotional and physical toll on the family, we are hoping to assist to alleviate some of the financial burden this family is enduring with loss of income and rising medical costs, to allow them to just focus on getting through this terribly hard time together.
Update
10 Apr 2017
It is with great sadness that I make this update that the brave Geoff passed away this morning after battling his cancer head on. He leaves behind little Katie, his wife Vanessa and their two sons. Please continue to support this family if you can. Em
Update
02 Mar 2017
Hi supporters. This family needs our support now as much as ever. The cancer treatment options for Geoff are limited and crazy expensive. Let's continue to rally and do what we can. Please donate and spread the word.
Update
28 Nov 2016
Wow - what an amazing response we have had to the campaign over the past couple of weeks!! Together so far we have raised $24,865.00 for the Kellam family and the tally continues to grow daily. From me and from the Kellam family - thank you so much for your support. We are really grateful for your generous help. Em
Update
21 Nov 2016
Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated to the Kellam family. So far together we raised $5,430.00! Please forward this campaign onto your contacts to help us reach our goal. Kind Regards, Em
DONATIONS18
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Joanne Gibbons
Tue, 30 May 2017
$ 50
Thinking of you all. Sending caring wishes. Regards Joanne Gibbons
Thinking of you all. Sending caring wishes. Regards Joanne Gibbons
$ 50
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Judi Adams
Thu, 20 Apr 2017
$ 20
Condolences to Geoff's family
Condolences to Geoff's family
$ 20
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Anonymous
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
$ 50
We are so sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to you all particularly during the Easter period. We also hope Katie's health continues to improve.
We are so sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to you all particularly during the Easter period. We also hope Katie's health continues to improve.
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Melina Deliyannis
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
$ 100
Our prayers and sympathy are with you and the children Vanessa. May Geoff rest in peace. God bless
Our prayers and sympathy are with you and the children Vanessa. May Geoff rest in peace. God bless
$ 100
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Mary & John Lilley
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
$ 250
Our thoughts are with you all.
Our thoughts are with you all.
$ 250
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Paul Smitz
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
$ 100
So sorry to hear about Geoff's passing. I did see Katie a while back at school and I want to continue to support her and her family.
So sorry to hear about Geoff's passing. I did see Katie a while back at school and I want to continue to support her and her family.
$ 100
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Kerry Goodfellow
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
$ 50
Sending all our love xxxx
Sending all our love xxxx
$ 50
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Kate Ritchings
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
$ 50
So very sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts.
So very sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts.
$ 50
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Brock Simon
Fri, 3 Mar 2017
$ 200
Thoughts are with you Katie & Geoff
Thoughts are with you Katie & Geoff
$ 200
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Cristian Contreras
Fri, 3 Mar 2017
$ 200
$ 200
RAISING FUNDS FOR
Katie and Geoff KellamThe Kellam family have been living anyone's worst nightmare. Their daughter Katie was fighting for life in Melbourne following serious complications from her most recent heart surgery. Meanwhile Katie's dad Geoff is battling a rare and aggressive stomach cancer and is undergoing treatment.
FUNDS BANKED TO:
Vanessa and Geoffrey Kellam

Campaign Creator
EO
Emma O'Brien
Kambah, ACT
Created Nov 2016

$1,510 raised

From 18 Donations
TARGET $50,000

Please support this cause

AUD
$
RAISING FUNDS FOR
Katie and Geoff KellamThe Kellam family have been living anyone's worst nightmare. Their daughter Katie was fighting for life in Melbourne following serious complications from her most recent heart surgery. Meanwhile Katie's dad Geoff is battling a rare and aggressive stomach cancer and is undergoing treatment.
FUNDS BANKED TO:
Vanessa and Geoffrey Kellam
Campaign Creator
EO
Emma O'Brien
Kambah, ACT
Created Nov 2016