I’ve taken a stand against blood cancer.
This year my grandfather died from a blood cancer. He had acute myeloid leukemia. Thanks to the work of researchers and many doctors, we got to spend a lot more time with him before he passed than we would have been able to even a few years ago. We got lots of help along the way.
Before he passed, he liked to joke with us that he was a cybernetic vampire, because he had permanent ports in him and needed lots of blood transfusions. In Pa Geoff's memory, I am holding the first 'Nightmare on Rapanea St' Halloween fundraiser. There will be lots of scary Halloween displays - please come along, enjoy the frights (including a vampire in honour of Pa Geoff), and donate to a great cause!
Today, more than 50 Australians will be told that they have blood cancer and tomorrow - another 50 families will be devastated by the same news.
The money I raise will help provide care for those in need right now — and it will back the brightest researchers to continue uncovering faster diagnoses and better treatments to save lives.
Please show me your support by donating to my fundraising campaign.
Event Information
Saturday 01st October 00:00 - 00:00My Achievements
Congrats! You've hit your goal!
$80 raised - you've given a family a night of emergency accommodation!
You've covered genetic testing!
You've given a family a whole weeks accommodation near treatment
$1,000 raised - you've made a tube gene test with state-of-the-art-technology possible
You've covered 3 months of lab costs for vital blood cancer research
You've fund life changing research for 3 months
Thank you to my Supporters
$31.65
Jane Koerner
$55.92
Gina Leith
Hi Benjamin, I lost my beautiful Dad to AML in 2018. I am so sorry for your loss. We live just round the corner and we really enjoyed your Halloween display, too. My very best wishes to you, Gina
$115.15
Halloween Cash Donations
$10.55
Anonymous
$105.50
Theo Niyonsenga
I am proud of you, Benjamin, and this fundraising activity. I was not able to attend the Halloween activity (I think I was afraid of the nightmare) and meet you, but I will soon.
$105.50
Paul Schirmer
From Uncle Paul, Aunty Kristy, Thomas and Lachlan. Well done Ben and thank you for raising awareness and funds for a cause close to our hearts
$10.55
Anonymous
$10.55
Carly Elliott
Great job guys! Thanks for putting in such a wonderful effort! Also, raising money for a great cause that's close to my heart (my brother is a blood cancer survivor) ❤️
$5.28
Jeff Mitshbau
$21.10
Nicole
Good Luck Buddy, I love your work.
$84.40
Sue L
$5.28
Jessica Wallace
$53
Rachel Davey
Hi Ben, hope you reach your target.
$55.92
Uncle Chris
Good on you Ben raising money for such a good cause!!
$105.50
Grandma Rosie
Congratulations Ben on taking this wonderful initiative.
$105.50
Grandma Rosie
Good on you Ben for taking this wonderful initiative
$31.65
Kim Browb
Awesome job Ben!
$31.65
Saanvi Mundepi
Great work Ben!! Hope you reach your goal.
$30
Vincent Learnihan
$30
Gweneth Leigh
$55.92
Nana Rob And Pete
Such a very good fundraiser Ben. Well done.
$42.20
Anonymous
$31.65
It is great that you are motivated to do something the help others - this makes the world a better place!