Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2026 )
PONCH is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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Darren Wayne HALL AKA Darren HALL Nickname: Ponch, Ponche
Now – together with his brother, Douglas HALL aka ‘ Peanut ‘, who was also an A.C.L.O.
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New South Wales Police Force – General Support Officer ( G.S.O. )
Regd. # 8121353
Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Station on Monday ? ? 1981 ( aged 20+/- years, ? months, ? days )
Clerical Officer Grade 3/4 – appointed 20 October 1986( aged ? years, ? months, ? days )
General Administrative Suppo0rt Officer – appointed ? ? ?
Final Rank: = General Administrative Support Officer
Stations: ?, Belmont Police Station – Lake Macquarie Police District
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? ? 1981 to 17 May 2026= 45+/- years, ? months, ? days Service
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: ? ? 1981 to 17 May 2026 = 45+/- years, ? months, ? days Service
Time in Retirement from Police: 0 years, 0 months, 0 days
Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 65 years, ? months, ? days
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Naomi Rose NICHOLS AKA Naomi NICHOLS, Na NICHOLS
Born: ? ? ?
Died on: Sunday 17 May 2026 ( Twenty Days from Retirement )
Age: 65 years, ? months, ? days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA – Na requested no Official funeral
Funeral location: ? TBA
LIVE STREAM? TBA
Wake location: ?
Wake date: ???
Funeral Parlour: ? TBA
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2026 )
NAOMI IS ENTITLED TO BE mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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It was Naomi’s wish that when her time on earth was through, I would simply put a post on her Facebook that says “She’s dead”.
So I will honour her wishes but add some extra flourishes. I am also adding this to Instagram as many of her creative contacts reside here.
As many of you will know by now, Naomi passed away (she HATED me saying that – she would declare, “she died!”) unexpectedly over the weekend.
Naomi was an exceptional human.
She saw people, not as they came to her, but as she believed they could be. She saw the potential and the good in others (sometimes to her own detriment) but she refused to have her faith in humanity dented by a few duds. She was generous with her time and resources. Even when she had nothing herself, she ensured the needs of others were met. She was a stickler for doing things the proper way (which coincidentally was her way). She dotted i’s, crossed t’s – But she was also chaos personified! That was one of the many things we loved about her.
And loved she was! By many. Far and wide. Young and old.
And she loved every single one of us back in her own amazing way.
In true Naomi fashion, she doesn’t want the fuss of a funeral, but we will be working on a way to facilitate a farewell.
But possibly the best way to honour her is to live your life in the most Naomi way you can think of – Do the thing. Buy the thing. Eat the thing. Blast Faithless and dance your arse off.
Because as she would always remind us, “we are a long time dead.”
Vale Naomi Nichols
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New South Wales Police Force – Communications Officer ( Civilian )
Regd. # 9834188
Rank: Commenced Training at VKG4, Wagga Wagga, on Monday 12 January 1998 ( aged ? years, ? months, ? days )
Communications Officer – appointed 12 January 1998
Final Rank: = Communications Officer
Stations: ?, VKG 4 Wagga Wagga
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 12 January 1998 to 8 May 2009 ( Optional Retirement due to VKG4 Closing down = 11 years, 3 months, 26 days Service
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 12 January 1998 to 8 May 2009 = 11 years, 3 months, 26 days Service
Time in Retirement from Police: 16 years, 11 months, 11 days
Age at Retirement / Leaving: = ? years, ? months, ? days
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Peter John LATHAM AKA Pete LATHAM Nickname: Peej, PJ
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2026 )
? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE
? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO
? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
? IS mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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Dear friends, I bring you the sad news that Peter (PJ, Peej) Latham died peacefully at home on the evening of Sunday the 19th of April after being diagnosed with an aggressive lung cancer. His wife Liz (Reeks) never left his side and nursed him with deep love and care. PJ’s funeral notice will be in the Daily Advertiser on Anzac Day.
A service of thanksgiving will be held at: Alan Harris McDonald Funeral Home 76 Copland Street, Wagga Wagga. 10.30am Wednesday 29th of April 2026.
Any messages of condolence will be passed onto Liz by myself and will be whole heartedly appreciated.
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Rank: Commenced Training on Monday 12 March 1990 ( aged 19 years, 3 months, 10 days )
Stolen Motor Vehicle Index ( SMVI ) – 12 March 1990 – 1982
Barmedman – Police Wife
Communications Officer VKG 1 – 1990
Senior Communications Officer – appointed 2002
Final Rank: = Senior Communications Officer – VKG
Stations: Stolen Motor Vehicle Index, Barmedman ( Wife of a Sworn Member ), Communications Officer – Goulburn ( 1990 – 1992 ), VKG 1 – Sydney ( 1992 – 24 March 2026 ) – Death
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 18 November 1974 to 24 March 2026 = 51 years, 0 months, 12 days Service
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 18 November 1974 to 24 March 2026 = 51 years, 0 months, 12 days Service
Time in Retirement from Police: 0 years, 0 months, 0 days
Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 70 years, 7 months, 16 days
Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system – although:
NSWPF Medallion – 10 years
Commissioner of Police – Long Service award – 15 years
Lapel Pin – 15 years
Long Service award – 20 years
NSWPF Lapel Pin for 20 – 25 – 30 – 35 years Service
Commissioners 150th year Citation
Premiers Bush Fire Citation
Commissioner of Police Emergency Commendation
Commissioners Commendation for Service
Born: Monday 8 August 1955 in Taree, NSW
Died on: Tuesday 24 March 2026
Age: 70 years, 7 months, 16 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: Cancer ( Bowel )
Event location: Auburn Hospital, NSW
Event / Diagnosis date: 2024
Funeral date: Tuesday 31 March 2026 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: RC South Chapel, Rookwood General Cemetery & Crematorium, Memorial Ave, Rookwood, NSW
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2026 )
SHAN IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills – Although is entitled to be
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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Deepest condolences to Ian and their two children, Jensen & Evelyn in your loss of Rach.
Condolences are also extended to other family and friends.
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From Ian – 8 September 2025
I just wanted to drop a message and thank everyone for their heart felt comments and best wishes….I have read everyone of them, and although would take me ages to like and reply to each, my family and I love all the support and generosity that has been shown to us.
Unfortunately Rachel passed away about 4:15 yesterday afternoon, and I was the lucky one to be sitting by her side and holding her hand as she took her last breath. At that time the world lost a mother, a wife, a sister, a friend, a colleague….an all round trooper and battler.
She fought this disease with everything she had and not once showed the toll it was taking on her; she smiled, worked and just got on with it. A true testament to the world.
She will be forever be missed, loved and cherished
Hi I’m Sarah, And I’m raising funds to show our support to Rachel, Ian and their 2 kids Jensen (13) and Evelyn (9).
3 years ago Rachel was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she has fought hard these last 3 years with treatments and trials, but sadly was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Rachel has done everything to continue to fight for more time.. but sadly last Wednesday night, Rachel was taken to hospital with internal bleeding. Rachel was flown to RPA in Sydney on Thursday for life saving treatment, Sadly Ian has now been told that his beautiful wife Rachel is unlikely to survive through this. Ian will continue to stay in Sydney by his wife’s side in the ICU. We prayer they are able to make Rachel stable enough to be transported back to Dubbo hospital, to be surrounded by her loved ones.
I know times are tough for everyone, but if you have the means to donate any amount. I know Ian and the kids would be very appreciative to take the financial burden off them, while they go through this very sad time.
UPDATE
3rd September 2025
by Sarah Wilkinson, Organiser
Thank you so much to everyone who has kindly donated. I know how much this means to Ian and Rachel.
With permission from Ian, we share an update with you all.
Sadly there is no positive news to bring you, Rachel is still in the ICU at RPA, with Ian by her side.
Her immediate family has now been and visited, her 2 beautiful children Jensen and Evelyn have been and spent some time with their mum.
Rachel has been taken off all treatment and made to be comfortable…
Please keep Rachel, Ian, Jensen and Evelyn in your prayers.
Please also keep Rachel’s Family in your thoughts as they go through this unimaginable pain. Rachel’s mum Kay, Rachel’s sister Ali, Rachel’s brothers Ben, Nick, Matt, Nathan and their partners and kids..
UPDATE 7th SEPTEMBER
By Sarah Wilkinson
It is with heavy hearts and tears in my eyes that I share the news that Rachel has sadly passed away.
She left this world peacefully, with her loving husband Ian by her side as she took her final breaths.
Rachel was deeply loved by all who knew her — her kindness, strength, and warmth touched so many lives. Her presence will be missed more than words can express.
Rachel will be welcomed to heaven with her dad waiting with open arms for his beloved daughter, and her two dogs at her feet..
Ian thanks everyone for their love, support, and prayers during this time.
Please keep Ian, Jensen & Evelyn in your thoughts. As well as all of Rachel & Ian’s family as they go through difficult time.
Update:7 September 2025 by Ian Hobden, Beneficiary.
I just want to post a quick message to say how grateful and humbled I am by everyone’s support and generosity during what has been and will continue to be a very tough time for me, my two beautiful kids and the rest of my family.
As expected Rachel took her last breath this afternoon, alongside me while we watched some TV….she was aware of this fundraiser and was blown away each day when I told her of the generosity of everyone.
These funds will go straight to our children for their future and will help them navigate life as it goes on without their mother by their side but knowing she will always be there to keep them safe and look after them.
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1983 – Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW ( stemming from external studies )
Upon Retirement from the NSWPF, he was re-employed by the NSWPF as a Solicitor – providing Legal advise to the Professional Standard Command – Finally Retiring from the employ of NSWPF on 28 July 2005
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 12 August 1963 to 31 August 2000 = 37 years, o months, 19 days Service
Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 12 August 1963 to 31 August 2000 = 37 years, 0 months, 19 days Service
Time in Retirement from Police: 24 years, 9 months, 30 days
Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 57 years, 0 months, 23 days
Awards: National Medal – granted 15 December 1989 ( C/Insp )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 15 December 1989 ( C/Insp )
2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted 24 March 2000 ( C/Insp )
Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal – granted
Commissioner’s Unit Citation
Born: Sunday 8 August 1943
Died on: Monday 30 June 2025
Age: 81 years, 10 months, 22 days
Organ Donor: No – Age restrictive
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 11 July 2025 @ 1.30am
Funeral location: Ann Wilson Funerals, cnr Darley St & Barrenjoey Rd, Mona Vale, NSW
Northern Beaches PAC provided an Official Police Guard of Honour
Wake location: Mona Vale Surf Club, Mona Vale, NSW
Wake date: Friday 11 July 2025
Funeral Parlour: ?
Buried at: ?
Grave Location: Section: Row: ?Plot: ?
Grave GPS: ?, ?
Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?
Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2025 )
GORDON is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
Gordon Frederick LEVER was a prominent figure in the history of the NSW Police. His contributions and dedication to law enforcement have left a lasting impact on the community. Lever’s legacy serves as a reminder of the commitment required for upholding justice and order.
Sergeants Course 2 / 1980 ( Class 3 )14 April 1980 – 30 May 1980
Back Row:
Doug RICHES, George McCLEERY, Tom CONNERTON, John MORELAND, Gerry PERKIN, Laurie MOFFITT, Les AUSTIN, Roger MORRISON, Ray FRANKHAM
Middle Row:
Terry RUSKIN, Allan McCLOSKEY, Neville CHEW, Reg HALL, Bill MAHONY, Peter BURTON, Harvey CHAPMAN, Warren DAY.
Front Row:
John HAMER, Kevin MATTHEWS, Angus McDONALD ( Instructor ), Gordon LEVER ( Instructor ) Bryan BINNS ( Director, Brian MILWARD ( Instructor, Alan RUDD
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Service in Two Uniforms – The War Years 1939-1945 – New South Wales Police Personnel by Brian F. Inman
Details: Paperback book. 155 Pages. Published 2010 by Author (self published), Australia. Weighs .51 kgs. Measures 24 (h) x 17 (w) cms. ISBN n/a. Stock number 70487.
Condition: Used vintage 2010 book in very good condition. Tight, clean and gently read with minor wear and age. Presentation sticker on first page for 150 years of NSW Police. Pages are otherwise unmarked, nice and clean, complete and ageing lightly. Excellent binding with no spine creases. See photos for condition, cover blurb and sample pages – photos are of actual book you will receive – enjoy!
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International postage: Includes tracking number and usually takes 2 to 3 weeks – though please allow up to 6 weeks in case your parcel takes the scenic route. Item will be posted in a padded parcel or box. Our international rates are heaps cheaper than retail Australia Post rates and most other Australian sellers, see price at top of page.
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Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 20 March 1964 (No.34 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 962
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council and upon the recommendation of the Public Service Board, has approved of the confirmation of appointment of the following:—
Premier’s Department
Police Department
Mr. Anthony George Mullins; Mr. John Paul Thornton; Mr. Russell Jack Arkinstall; Mr. Brian Keith Cheetham; Mr. Geoffrey Graham Pearce; Mr. Robert Thomas Irvine; Miss Mary Florence Hanna; Miss Suzanne Marie Marshall; Mr. Robert Henderson Blackburn; Mr. John Peter Eller.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 24 May 1963 (No.48 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 1467
APPOINTMENTS ON PROBATION
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council and upon the recommendation of the Public Service Board, has approved of the appointment on probation of the following with effect from the dates shown:—
Premier’s Department
Police Department
Mr. Alan John Thompson, Clerk, — 25th January, 1963.
Mr. John Paul Thornton, Clerk, — 2nd January, 1963.
Mr. Russell Jack Arkinstall, Clerk,—2nd January, 1963.
Mr. Brian Keith Cheetham, Clerk,—31st December, 1962.
Mr. Geoffrey Graham Pearce, Clerk,—14th December, 1962. Mr. Peter James Cross, Clerk,—14th December, 1962.
Mr. Robert Thomas Irvine, Clerk,—14th December, 1962. Mr. Ronald James Burley, Clerk,—7th January, 1963.
Mr. Anthony George Mullins, Clerk,—2nd January, 1963.
Mr. Harold Peter McKinnon, Clerk,—2nd January, 1963.
Mr. John Arthur Peacock, Clerk,—25th February, 1963.
Mr. James Michael Roach, Clerk,—14th January, 1963.
Miss Carol Helen Watkins, Clerk,—10th February, 1963.
Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 – 2001),
Friday 6 March 1981 (No.39 (SUPPLEMENT)), page 1511
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT
APPOINTMENTS
HIS Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council and upon the recommendation of the Public Service Board of New South Wales or the appropriate Department Head, has approved of the appointments set out in the schedule hereunder.
NEVILLE WRAN, Premier.
Police Department Relief Clerk, Grade 3, Relief Branch John Paul Thornton Clerk, Grade 2, Supply Brnach
Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.
Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 26 July 1973to 15 July 2016 = 42 years, 11 months, 19 days Service
Retirement / Leaving age: = 60 years, 3 months, 14 days
Time in Retirement from Police: 8 years, 4 months, 26 days
Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system
Born: Sunday 1 April 1956
Died on: Thursday 21 November 2024 @ 11.30pm
Age: 68 years, 7 months, 20 days
Organ Donor: Y / N / ?
Cause: ?
Event location: ?
Event / Diagnosis date: ?
Funeral date: Friday 6 December 2024 @ 10.30am
Funeral location: West Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St, Minchinbury, NSW
There will be no formal Police involvement at the funeral
All friends and former colleagues are invited to attend
REQUEST: Dad wanted his farewell and celebration of life to be happy. As hard as that will be I ask In honour of his request that when attending on the 6th you wear something that reminds you of him or something colourful and bright.
Allan Craig Summers’s story starts on April 1, 1956, when he was born in Australia to parents Joseph Summers and Heather Summers. He had one elder brother John Summers and grew up in Berala.
Allan had two Daughters Hayley and Lauren. Sadly Lauren passed away in 2016.
Allan worked as a police clerk for 41 years and made his home in Rooty Hill.
He is survived by his Daughter Hayley, Grandsons Jasper and Chase and his Nephews Douglas and Michael Summers and great nephew Charlie.
Allan is loved by family and friends alike.
He will be missed and always remembered.
We encourage you to help keep his story alive by sharing a memory or reflection.
Allan Craig SUMMERS outside of Windsor Police Station, NSW
22 July 2016 A few random ( very old-school) Inspectors Clerks and life-long mates, Don TIERNEY, Stephen MOORE, Tony McCABE & Allan SUMMERS.
Dan ABRAHAMSON, Ronnie VERDUGO & Allan SUMMERS at Stanwell Tops, NSW 23 November 2017 on their way to Gerroa, NSW.
Allan SUMMERS & Dan ABRAHAMSON at Kiama, NSW 23 November 2017 on their way to Gerroa, NSW.
Allan SUMMERS # 7311034 & Dan ABRAHAMSON & Steve MOORE # 7410667 at Gerroa Fishermans Club, Gerroa, NSW 23 November 2017
Steve MOORE NSWPF # 7410667, Ronnie VERDUGO, Dan ABRAHAMSSON & Allan SUMMERS # 7311034 enjoying a life time of friendship. Gerroa Fishermans Club, Gerroa, NSW – 23 November 2017
Allan with his grandsons – Chase & Jasper.
Allan Craig SUMMERS Regd. # 7311034 Final Rank: = Grandfather
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On September 27, at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance, and all around the nation, National Police Remembrance Day was celebrated. Before the ceremony, our Chair Det Supt Donna McCarthy held a private Touchstone Ceremony, where members of the Zucchetti, Burns, and Schell families were presented with the Touchstones of their loved one.
At the service we honoured the names of NSW Police Force’s Sergeant Peter Thomas Stone, and SA Police’s Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, who died while on duty, as well as the serving members of NSW Police who have passed away in the last 12 months:
General Administrative Support Officer Tammy Leigh Nagle
After the ceremony, three of our young Police Legatees – Oscar, Max, and Bronte – were presented with the Commissioner’s Scholarship. This award has the personal endorsement of the Commissioner, and each young Legatee receives money to support them in their chosen studies and endeavours.
A day of love and remembrance, a day of sadness and of promise.
Ash Feeney is fighting incurable Stage 4 Cervical Cancer. At 34, her vibrant personality has touched many lives. If you are lucky enough to know Ash, we can guarantee you know her infectious humour, ridiculously quick wit and spirit. After bravely overcoming Stage 3 Cervical Cancer earlier this year, Ash faces a new challenge. A recent PET scan revealed a tumour on the left side of her stomach, indicating the cancer has returned and spread to her stomach and lungs. Now diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer, her prognosis is heart-wrenching, with a life expectancy of 3 to 5 years.
Ash and her husband Matt are navigating this difficult journey. Despite the grim outlook, Ash remains a beacon of hope and courage. She’s begun chemotherapy and immunotherapy, with radiation to follow, aiming for tumour shrinkage. Throughout this ordeal, Ash has been a vocal advocate for regular health screenings, urging everyone to be proactive about their health.
To know Ash is to love her. She has an incredible, infectious personality and lights up every room she is in. She lives for her family- in Australia, Bali and the U.S, her friends, her lovely cat Lola, spicy margs, silliness, the Newcastle Knights, jokes, American reality TV, RuPaul’s Drag Race… So many things make up Ash’s beautiful life. It is a privilege to have Ash in your corner, her selfless and caring nature shines through in everything she does. Now, it’s our turn to reciprocate that support for Ash.
This GoFundMe campaign is to support Ash and Matt during this trying time. Ash has been battling cervical cancer since July 2022 and has undergone treatment, exhausting all leave entitlements available. With Ash unable to work and facing an uncertain future, your contributions will help provide much-needed relief for living expenses, ensuring Ash and her husband Matt can focus on her treatment and recovery.
Ash’s battle isn’t just personal; it’s a campaign of awareness she bravely shares on TikTok, building a community of support and spreading the word on health vigilance. By documenting her experiences, she fosters a community of support and raises awareness about the criticality of health vigilance.
We invite you to be a part of Ash’s support network. Your contribution, whether large or small, plays a crucial role in her fight against cervical cancer. If financial assistance is beyond reach, your positive thoughts and sharing of this campaign are equally valued.
We also encourage you to follow Ash’s TikTok for regular updates into her journey: @ash_feen. Ash not only chronicles her personal experiences with cervical cancer, but also shares information and advice that could benefit others. This platform has become a space for Ash to connect with a wider opportunity, offering support and raising awareness. Follow her on Tiktok at @ash_feen to stay informed and join her supportive network.
15 June 2024 by Ashley and Matthew Feeney, Beneficiary
It’s been some time since the last update I wrote.
We have only a little good news. Ashley will resume her chemo next week to treat the cancer.
She hasn’t had any treatment in nearly 5 months as her feeding and the pain were issues we needed to treat before she could ensure another round of chemo and radiation.
A CT scan has revealed in that time that her tumors have grown a fair bit since her last round of radiation.
She’s in hospital now in decent spirits. Still experiences horrific pain a few times a day after the painkillers wear off. And she’s resting and snacking.
We (Matt, Jen and Ron… And Ash!) were all happy to be told she’ll be restarting her chemo this week. First bit of hope we’ve gotten in a long time
Thank you all for your support. We love you all.
14 February 2024 by Ashley and Matthew Feeney, Beneficiary
Ashley has been in the hospital since Sunday. The radiation to her stomach is causing an incredible amount of pain. It effectively rendered her unable to eat. She would maybe get about a tablespoon of food in and about 300-500ml of water down per day.
They’ve quickly got approval to feed her via a picc line through her arm. We hope this will help her regain some of her strength to continue her battle.
Thank you all for your support!
23 January 2024 by Ashley and Matthew Feeney, Beneficiary
This week has been a bit tough for our family. Ashley has been in hospital since the 15th. Her tumor has grown about 1cm in the direction of her liver and spine. The tumor in her stomach is currently inoperable as crucial blood vessels are now intertwined with it. Ashley’s folks have been with her sun up to sun down every day at St. George Private. The nurses and doctors have been taking great care of her. I’ve been able to keep working and visiting in the afternoon.
Some good news: she had an endoscopy to see if her tumor was bleeding. It wasn’t thankfully. She has an ulcer that will be easily treated. They’re giving her a feeding tube to aid in getting some nutrition into her which she desperately needs.
I’ve been lucky enough to be able to take the next couple weeks off from work to be with her during her upcoming intensive round of radiation therapy.
Our financial situation going forward has improved for the time being. So that’s one less thing we have to worry about.
Your help got us through this first difficult patch with relative ease and we’re eternally grateful.
Please keep Ashley in your thought as she’s embarking on the hardest part of this ordeal. Her spirits are high as she chews ice and distracts herself with her coloring books. She has a literal briefcase of markers and made swatches.
We can’t wait to be able to spend time with all of our friends and family again in the future.
30 December 2023 by Ashley and Matthew Feeney, Beneficiary
Ashley and I are completely floored by our family, friends and strangers generosity.
We wanted to make a video to give everyone an update and say thank you but unfortunately Ashley doesn’t have much energy. She had a chemo and immunotherapy session two days ago but since eating and drinking causes severe pain (on top of the usual pain she has), she was anaemic and needed to stay overnight to receive 3 bags of blood and saline.
From the bottom of our hearts we thank you so much. So far the money you’ve donated has helped us with groceries and rent. It’s given us the peace of mind to focus on her care.
Once Ashley feels up for it, we’ll definitely post a video update.
We wish you all Happy Holidays and a safe and healthy New Year!
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