Meet my beautiful wife of eight years, Sarah. She is the mother of our three children, aged five, four and 11 months. Anyone who has met Sarah would describe her as warm, gentle, loving, and friendly – she is just a joy. I am so thankful to have her in my life.
Unfortunately, the last two years of Sarah’s life have been extremely hard. First, I was diagnosed with rapidly growing testicular cancer, which was a very worrying time for her. Thankfully it was removed before it spread. Then, six months ago, Sarah lost her mother and father to COVID-19 in Zimbabwe, just 10 days apart from each other, and was unable to travel to their funerals.
She was trying to come to terms with their loss when she started having severe pains in her leg, and a few days later, immense pain in her stomach. After an endoscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsy, we were told she had stage 4 cancer that started in her stomach, had spread to her lymph nodes, and is inoperable.
After a PET scan on the rest of her body, we were told the cancer had spread to the bone all throughout her left hip and groin. There is also cancer in her right hip, left shoulder and lower spine. Though this type of cancer is not rare itself, apparently it is very rare in someone her age (38).
She has been given just two years to live.
This news has been such a blow to our family. Our children have gone from having a happy, normal family life – going to the beach, to the park, walking to school – to having a mum who is housebound in a wheelchair, unable to walk, with no energy and severe pain. It has been devastating for Sarah as a mother, as she can’t be there the way she wants to be for our babies.
Her prognosis has been the saddest news of my life, and one I just cannot accept.
The oncology department at Fiona Stanley Hospital, where she started chemo and radiation in November 2021, has told us that a treatment called immunotherapy may provide some hope. This is when the immune system builds up more of its own cells to fight cancer. In some patients and studies, it has completely stopped the cancer in its tracks. Unfortunately, this treatment is still on trial, so is therefore not funded by the government yet.
Sarah needs 20 treatments of immunotherapy, which will cost us around $53,000 as it's not publicly funded by the government. If Sarah’s body doesn't accept the treatment, we will need more funds to help with her quality of life e.g. medical bills, or medication that isn't covered by our healthcare system here in Australia.
I can no longer work full time as I have become Sarah’s full-time carer. Working one day a week can keep us afloat for day to day living, however, we can’t afford this immunotherapy treatment. So as much as I'm embarrassed to ask for help, for the sake of my wife’s life and our little ones, I am asking for your support.
We would really appreciate any donation, even if it's $1. We are so blessed and thankful for companies like RCA, for the generosity of people who donate to our family, and for those who send us their well wishes, thoughts, prayers and love.
Words will never express how thankful we are.
With love,
Sarah’s husband Daniel
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Taku M
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Jane Bengura
May the Lord protect and comfort your children
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Blessings Moyo
Sorry brother Daniel May you find comfort in the lord Hugs to you and your beautiful babies 🤗🤗
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Hakuna And Mucheki Svosve
Stay strong Daniel, for your wife and kids. God loves you and your family.
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Kim Chirisa
God is in control, trust in him.
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Anonymous
My condolences 💐 🙏 my God continue to bless this family.
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You will understand it by and by. Prayers to you and the entire family
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Vimbai Mhangara
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Liz Manganda
RIP Ngaatendwe 💔💔💔- you fought a good fight.
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Anonymous
I’m so sorry to hear this. Praying for you and the kids.
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Violet Jambwa
May the Lord comfort you!
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Maya Chandarana
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Peacefull Musinga
Condolences Daniel, stay strong for the Kids.
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Anonymous
God will heal you 🫂
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Nonty J.
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Christine Tonderayi Makombe
My heartfelt condolences Daniel may the lord comfort you and the little ones. RIP Sarah.
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Chris Houston
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RIP and sincere condolences to the family
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Anonymous
You are in our prayers Daniel
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Melinda Macherenje
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Grace Marrcha
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Fadzai Sibanda
Deepest condolences MHDSRIEP 😢 💔
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Jennifer Moyo
May you find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. 💔
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Anonymous
May God heal you Sarah and strengthen your husband and children.
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MHDSRIEP
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Victor Cheruiyot
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Anonymous
Hi I’m so sorry your family has gone through this difficult time, I pray God gives you strength.
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Heffernan Family
Thinking of you and your family Dan- maybe our beautiful Ngaa Rest In Peace x
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Heffernan Family
Thinking and praying for you and the kids Dan x May our beautiful Sarah (Ngaa) be at peace 😢
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Sarah Detera
Deepest Condolences 💔. May the Lord comfort your family in this difficult time.
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Anonymous
Healing is the children’ bread.
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Sinikiwe Kumwenda
Praying for a miracle for you and your family Sarah.
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Violet Mukuya
We are praying for you Sarah 🙏
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Madzingira Hellen
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Our hopes and prayers are with your family during these trying times.
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Kudzai Dzamara
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Wishing you all the best
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Tabetha Mudzinganyama
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Patricia Nokwara
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Matilda Mhiti
Including you guys in my prayers xo
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Sethu Ncube
I pray for healing blessings for you Sarah
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Hilda Sharne
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Brenda Denbesten
Wishing you all the support you need during this time. 💐🙏
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Buhlebuzile Sibanda
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Doreen Nyoni
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Asoko Mombe
May you continue to watch over you beautiful babies .My Condolences
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My condolences
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Khonzile Dube-mbakada
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Tinashe Mponda
My sincere condolences to the family. May the Lord comfort her kids and husband.
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Allen Muzambwa
Our sincere condolences Daniel and stay strong for your lovely kids. God Bless
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Davidzo Foto
i’m so sorry oh my God
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So sorry to Sarah’s family, May they find peace and comfort during this difficult time. RIP Sarah😭
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Blaire Warner
You are blessed and guided by god the angel numbers 222 are showing you that God is with you RIP x
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Anonymous
Keep fighting.
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Vimbikai Maringa
R.I.P Sarah. Stay strong for the kids Daniel. May the good Lord Comfort you during this tough time.
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Anonymous
RIP 🙏 Sis. Lord continue 🙏 to comfort the family left.
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Anonymous
Sincerest condolences
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Natalie Charlie
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Memory Chiseko
RIP Sarah.
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Anonymous
My condolences.
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Anonymous
Very sad to hear of her passing even though I didn’t know her. May The Holy Spirit comfort you
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I am so sorry Daniel.
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Loice Watson
💔
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Anonymous
My beloved sister you will be ok
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Teri Ndiya
May God heal you Sarah in a special way.
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Rosie Nhongo
May you be comforted during such trying time and find strengths to pull through, both for your fam
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Sarah Nungirayi
Mwari vaku surprise nehutano hwakanaka. A miraculous turn around. Sudden healing in Jesus name
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Isaiah 53:5 ... “The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes, we are healed.”
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Julie Omusula Omusula
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Dudu Nyoni
Sarah, may you and your family find strength during this trying time
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God is still in control ane He will deliver you from this my sister. Praying for you and family.
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Mufaro Madombwe
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Anonymous
Dear Sarah. Jesus cares for you, His heart is touched with your grief. We are praying for you.
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Anonymous
May Jehovha Rapha come through for you in every sense ,in every direction.Receive complete healing!
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I will heal all diseases and sickness say the Lord. I prayer for your healing in the name of Jesus.
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Vongai Zvenyika
Praying for miracle healing upon Sarah.
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Ten Thomas
May you be healed by His stripes and may the good Lord give you & your family strength to fight on.
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Anonymous
May the Lord heal you. May He meet you at your point of need.
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Anonymous
May God give you the strength to fight this.
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Elizabeth Muronda
Sarah, May you and your family find strength to fight this. I am with you in thoughts and prayers
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Anonymous
Praying for you and your family Sarah.
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Anonymous
Praying for a miracle! Don't lose hope
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Anonymous
May God remember you and your family Sarah.It is well 🙏
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Grace Gasela
May you be healed Sarah and May your ever loving husband Daniel continue to have strength
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Praying for you and your family
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Precious Tshabangu
Sarah, Daniel and the kids may the Lord give you strength in this trying time🙏🏾
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Buhle Mafu
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James Chege
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Melodie Young
I can’t imagine what you and your family are going through. We are sending you love and light.
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Anonymous
I too have metastatic gastric cancer. Love and prayers to you all.
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Anonymous
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Juliane Martin
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Anonymous
Best of luck to Sarah
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Chantal Tierney
Sending Prayers to you and your family
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Stephanie Gal
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Anonymous
Sending love and strength to you. We hope this treatment can give you more quality time together xx
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Happy Easter
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Taku M
Sending you and your family so much love, Sarah.
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Sending love, hope peace and light to your beautiful family.
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Stephanie Gal
Hoping you keep your gorgeous family together for many more years x
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Trisha Cashmere
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You have a loving husband supporting you through this Sarah
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Thembi Sibanda
Wishing you well Sarah 🙏🏽
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I dont know you but I am praying for you and your husband your kids . May God be with you
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My love and hugs your way♥️
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Sithabile Mathema
Wishing you healing
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Anonymous
Praying for you Sarah 🙏🏾
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Anonymous
Hi Sarah, Praying for your health recovery and strength through this stage. 🙏
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I pray for Sarah's healing
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Etina Chisunga
You are in my thoughts and prayers🙏
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Mandy Hughes
Praying that you get the medical help you need godbless you xx
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Rachel Dobler
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Emma Bhatti
Hope you can access the treatment and it helps.
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Lara Rutherford
Love and hugs
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Lara Rutherford
Love and hugs
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Anonymous
So sorry to hear your family has to go through this. Wishing you much strength and hope.
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Nik M
Kia Kaha Whanau 🙏❤️❤️❤️
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Geraldine Devenish
I’m so sorry to hear this news…it’s absolutely devastating.
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Andrea Hipworth
Sarah I am so sad to hear this, we are thinking of you all and the family. Lots of love and hope xx
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Laura Kolomyjec
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Sarah 🙏
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Jean Rarere
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Brona Mcgovern
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Ruby Palmer
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Rebecca Sugden
Sending positive energy & support to you and your family Sarah. 🦋 Becca, Sari , Teah EVPPS
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Jenny Jaine
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Dean Bradshaw
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Mona Ciancotti
Sending all our love ❤️
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Philippa Lindsell
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Bridie Mumme
Sending lots of love ❤
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Love from a former EVPPS family xxx
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Peta Bissett
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Tracie Badham
Our thoughts are with you all . Such a sad 😢 time and I hope you have some luck with the treatment
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Richard And Kate Vines
With our very best wishes. Stay strong.
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Loren Taylor
Good luck Sarah and Daniel.
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Prue Slack
I wish you all every success with the immunotherapy & hope that NED is a word you hear for many yrs
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Sarah With Much Love
Lovely family, glad you have each other :) Great idea $ raise 4 immunotherapy! All best 4 NY, S xo
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Jade Meadows
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Jennifer Webster
Hi Sarah, Stay positive and I wish you a full recovery with your treatment.
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Deb Nicholson
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Bronwyn White
Sending you my very best wishes x
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Mira Mihajlovic
Keeping everything crossed for you, Sarah. Never give up!
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Jenn Reed
Sending love
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Leigh Simmonds
Thank you for reaching out for help and allowing community to be there for you. Stay strong.
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Anonymous
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I’m so sad to hear this news and I’m wishing all your family peace and comfort.❤️