'Spectre' movie night fundraiser for Damien

'Spectre' movie night fundraiser for Damien.

Everyone is invited to come and join us for a movie night to watch the latest thrilling Bond film "Spectre.' Critics are saying "Spectre pretty much shoots to kill"(Mark Kermode, The Guardian, 25.10.15). Whilst the movie will be a fundraiser, it will also be a chance to catch up with Damien and Rose who will attend if Damien feels well enough. 

Tickets are *$20.00 which includes some nibblies before the movie and a chance to win the lucky door prize. Champagne is available for another *$10.00 (please note:  Depending on the cinema it may need to be consumed prior to the movie).  A raffle will also be held with some fabulous prizes and only those attending on the night will be able to buy tickets so your chance of success is high! All proceeds from the movie night will be given directly to Damien and his family to help them meet financial commitments during his treatment and recovery from cancer of the paranasal sinus. 

*includes stickyticket booking fee

RAFFLE UPDATE (16.11.15). We will now be selling raffle tickets earlier to help raise more funds for Damien. If any concerns or you wish to sell tickets for Damien please contact me on karli_gleeson@hotmail.com. There are many wonderful prizes!!!! Including 1) Ceremony (wedding, commitment, baby naming) 2) Car detail 3) Pet portrait 4) Candle pack 5) Stand up paddle boarding for 2 6) Hair package 7) Restaurant voucher 8) Baileys Gift Pack 9) Christmas Hamper.

Damien's story:

Damien became a friend years ago when he married a school friend Rose in 2002. In 2007 they had their first son Ethan followed in 2010 by Edward. They moved to Port Stephens for a lifestyle change in 2014 which they have been loving. Then in July of this year after suffering sinus pain and impaired vision, Damien was diagnosed with a carcinoma cancer in the paranasal sinus which was Grade 4, meaning it was aggressive and needed urgent treatment starting with an operation. During the 16 hour surgery they removed Damien's left eye and some of his palate and teeth, his face was then filled out with tissue from his leg. Damien required a tracheostomy after surgery and feeding via a tube. He spent 3 nights in ICU and made a good recovery in hospital and was back home within two weeks and able to manage a soft diet which he is continuing with.

A few weeks later Damien then commenced radiotherapy and chemotherapy. He is due to finish radiotherapy in early November and chemotherapy mid November however the impact of the cancer and treatment will be ongoing as Damien recovers physically and adjusts to the changes from treatment. 

We have organised this movie night to show our support for Damien during such a challenging time. Damien and Rose have been amazing with how they have faced and dealt with this challenging time but it has required and continues to require unpaid leave from work so the funds of this page will be used to help meet financial commitments while Damien is recovering and the prosthetic eye which he will likely be able to have next year.

A GoFundMe campaign has also been set up to collect donations and this campaign can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/78772nwu