Barry loved to move, and had exercised daily up until surgery to remove melanoma from his lymph nodes in January 2023. Barry had many health challenges, but the lymphoedema in his right leg that resulted from this surgery made every other part of his life harder. Lymphoedema significantly reduced his mobility, exacerbated his Parkinson’s symptoms and impacted his ability to exercise. He never went for another bike ride, or another swim. It reduced the quality of the last year of his life.
Barry had fabulous support from the lymphoedema physiotherapist, Michelle McMahon, at Bass Coast Health. Despite being unwell, Barry once volunteered his time after a physio session with Michelle to help educate other health care professionals about lymphoedema.
We hope that by raising funds, we can contribute in some small way to building awareness within the medical community, and support lymphoedema education.
Lymphoedema is a life-long distressing condition affecting people from birth to old age. There is no cure. This progressive, chronic disorder of the lymphatic system can have ongoing effects on physical and emotional wellbeing of people impacting their quality of life. With community support, we'
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Jo Clark
HAMPTON EAST, VIC
Sun, 24 Mar 2024
Clinton Teh
$ 100
In loving memory ❤️
Sun, 24 Mar 2024
Anonymous
$ 50
Sat, 23 Mar 2024
Kirsti Viitala
$ 20
Sat, 23 Mar 2024
Susan Macdonald
$ 15
Sat, 23 Mar 2024
Kate T
$ 50
In memory of Baz xxx
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Danny Thien
$ 50
My mentor, my one and only bestest father-in-law. RIP Bazalah!
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
Margot Schmidt
$ 100
Thank you for the many years of friendship and for being a wonderful husband to my best friend Sue.
Sun, 25 Feb 2024
Dawne and Michael Tapper
$ 100
Memories of a lovely man, an honour to have known him. Love to all of the Family x
Lymphoedema is a life-long distressing condition affecting people from birth to old age. There is no cure. This progressive, chronic disorder of the lymphatic system can have ongoing effects on physical and emotional wellbeing of people impacting their quality of life. With community support, we'
In loving memory ❤️