Rise for Maarten

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Supporters

Maarten’s battle with the Big ‘C’ began just a few weeks ago, when he investigated the pain in his hip and back. A lump was found in his spine which has since been identified as Ewing’s Sarcoma; a very rare form of cancer solely found in children, teenagers and young adults. It is the cause of just 1% of cancers in young adults, making Maarten the newest member of the very selective club in Australia.

He has just begun his first few days of chemotherapy; a nasty process which he will endure over the next 51 weeks. This will be followed by surgery to remove the sarcoma. Unfortunately, this is resulting in Maarten not being able to spend Christmas with his family or travel anywhere far outside Brisbane.

We are raising money to help support Maarten through trabsportation funding to and from the hospital and other appointments as he is unable to drive during chemo, putting food on the table, and paying his bills.

Maarten is only 22 years of age, and needs all the support he can get. He is an apprentice electrician with a house in the midst of a renovation, and a mortgage. While he has faced so many battles prior to this, this is by far the hardest as he is unable to work indefinitely. He does not know how long this will last, and while we are all hoping that he can return to life as he knew it following the completion of chemotherapy and surgery has finished, we all know that the burden of cancer has a mind of it’s own.

Anyone who knows Maarten will know that he is too proud to ask for help, so this is where we can provide some assistance. Please donate and feel free to add your own personal message as we unite to help Maarten fight his battle.

Lee McCabe

8 years ago

$100

Elena Bellinato

8 years ago

$100

Christy Gaborit

8 years ago

$50

Renee & Aaron Henderson

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$20

Julian Mogridge

8 years ago

$25

Jaimie Mulders

8 years ago

$50

Renee & Aaron Henderson

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$20

Renee & Aaron Henderson

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$20

Renee & Aaron Henderson

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$20

Renee & Aaron Henderson

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$20

Trinity Townsend

8 years ago

$20

Peter & Carolyn Rutter

8 years ago

– Offline donation

$100

Maxine White

8 years ago

$50

Allan Charlton

8 years ago

$100

Elisha’s Work Peeps

8 years ago

$150

Jonathan Timmer

8 years ago

$50

Bert en Ria van Spronsen

8 years ago

$25

Carolyn, Steve, Tali, Bronte, Aurora Kellam-Pearson

8 years ago

$100

Christopher Duffy

8 years ago

$100

Alana Oakes

8 years ago

$20

Kellie Wheatley

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say how greatful I am for all of the kindness and generosity everyone has shown not only in the way of money but also the messages and and the home cooked meals etc… I’m so glad I’m surrounded by such amazing people and just want to thank each and everyone of you. I have a long year ahead so please don’t be a stranger. Thank you Love Maarten Page

8 years ago

Allan Charlton

Hi Maarten Just gave a small donation from the Charlton’s. We have had members of our immediate family that have gone through the same treatment you are going through. Stay strong and try not to let it get you down, just say f@&k you to it and battle on man. Was good to see you today in kippa ring, even though Mois didn’t know who you were at first, it’s the beard eh. You may not hear it, but you have the support of everyone around you. All our love from the Charlton’s, stay strong. X X X X X

8 years ago

Allan Charlton

Hi Maarten Just gave a small donation from the Charlton’s. We have had members of our immediate family that have gone through the same treatment you are going through. Stay strong and try not to let it get you down, just say f@&k you to it and battle on man. Was good to see you today in kippa ring, even though Mois didn’t know who you were at first, it’s the beard eh. You may not hear it, but you have the support of everyone around you. All our love from the Charlton’s, stay strong. X X X X X

8 years ago

Jonathan Timmer

All the best Maarten you can beat this brother

8 years ago

The Pedler Family

Love from us all 🙂

8 years ago

Kellie Wheatley

Hey everyone, Good news!! We are back up and running, at long last! We are so sorry for all the inconveniences caused but thank you all for your patience with it. So please keep donating and sharing Rise for Maarten, and let everyone know that we are back up and running. Thank you!

8 years ago

Angela Ford

Hi Maarten. Thinking of you. Just waiting for Paypal to be fixed to donate. Keep your chin up. We all love you. xx

8 years ago

Kellie Wheatley

Hey guys, we are so sorry for any inconveniences caused. We are having a few technical issues with Paypal – your generosity has been so much so fast that it is having a few processing issues! Please bear with us, and if you would like a notification about when we have sorted the problem out, please email [email protected]. We are hoping to be sorted by tomorrow (fingers crossed tonight!) Thank you all so so much for your support and patience with us!

8 years ago

Emily Scorse

Wishing you all the best Maarten. From Emily and Mitch xx

8 years ago

Nicola Smith

Wishing you all the best Marten x

8 years ago

Kellie Wheatley

Please help everyone who is reading this! It is a very important cause and one that is very close to home. Thank you all so much for helping Maarten !

8 years ago

Maarten Page

Maarten Page

Renee Henderson