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Keith Barnard

By Paul Woodward

In loving memory of Keith Barnard

My Dad fought the good fight. Despite his diagnosis with mesothelioma in March 2018, he had an amazing 2+ years packed with more experiences that many achieve in a lifetime. He was lucky enough to respond to experimental therapy that really helped, and gave him a quality of life so that he could pursue his passions. Travel. 4WD'ing (showing those younguns how it should be done), building racing buggies, solving mechanical problems that confounded others, making ANYTHING he set his mind to.

In the last two years after his diagnosis, he and Mum travelled widely - Birdsville to attend the Big Red Bash, Uluru, Great Ocean Road, Perth, Broome, Margaret River - and many many more. There was no holding them back.

At home, he spent MANY an hour in the shed, often working alongside my brother to build a competitive racing buggy. When he was diagnosed, it was one of his greatest worries that he wouldn't finish it. Not only did he finish it, he got his ride on the track, and the buggy now carries his birthday as its racing number. He was so proud.

Now, Dad is no longer with us. And there is a huge hole in our hearts and our lives.

Cancer is terrible. Rare cancers are horrendous, with much fewer treatment options than more 'common' cancers. That's why we're asking anyone who may like to make a donation in lieu of flowers to consider making a donation to Rare Cancers Australia.

We reckon Dad would have liked that.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

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Stephanie Ryan

Mum, I love you. I will miss you everyday.

$50

Brian Wright

Thinking of you all at this sad time love Brian & Trish x

$100

Cathryn Berry

My donation is in memory of Keith, and others, affected by rare cancers in Australia.

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Vikky Morris

Thinking of you all xx

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Christine Stockermans

Sincere condolences from the Stockermans Family.

$50

Andrew Wright

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Lots of Love Andy, Karen, James & Hannah.

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Jackie Wright

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love Jackie

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Andrew Stanford

Our thoughts are with you, here’s to old suzuki club member and friend, from trev,jo,andrew & kym

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Amy Kavka

Condolences and love xxx

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Matthew Simkins

With love from Matt & Sue xxxx

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Angie Tinker

For being a fabulous father!

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Susan Andrews

Sending all my love beautiful Paula and family.