On the 20th February 2018, Wayne passed away from mesothelioma at the age of 55. He had been diagnosed only 12 months earlier, and in that time we came to know how aggressive and utterly debilitating meso can be - but Wayne always stayed positive, and as a family, we took some comfort knowing that there are incredibly talented doctors and researchers around this country doing everything possible to find ways to treat this terrible disease. Meso isn’t a cancer that people talk about – which is sad, because Australia has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world, largely due to the widespread use of asbestos in building materials up until the 1980s. Wayne had only been exposed to asbestos over a very short period of time when he was in his teens. He otherwise lived a very healthy and active life. Like most cases, his cancer was already Stage IV at the time of diagnosis, which means that it had already spread to surrounding lymph nodes and bones. Unfortunately, at the moment, mesothelioma is resistant to nearly all forms of treatment, and there is no cure available. Around 70% of people will die within 12 months of diagnosis. Research is desperately needed to improve the outlook of those diagnosed. The Asbestos Disease Research Institute (ADRI) are a team dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma. They also provided invaluable information and support to Wayne throughout his illness. In May 2018, ADRI are holding their second annual March for Meso. We will be there, walking for Wayne and showing our support for all those whose lives have been affected by mesothelioma. In memory of Wayne, please help us get behind this wonderful organisation.