Brimbank locals have opened their hearts and wallets to help a Sunshine West single mother of two who has been told she has until the end of the year to live.
Sissy Keenan has spent 15 months battling an aggressive form of cervical cancer and was told last month that nothing more could be done.
The 34-year-old is spending what time she has left with daughter Maddison, 14, son Liam, 13, and mum Pat, who all live together in Ms Keenan’s childhood home.
After Ms Keenan has gone, Pat, a 62-year-old customer service officer with Brimbank council, will care for her grandchildren.
Our earlier report: Sunshine West: Cancer-hit mum’s last wish for kids
Two of Pat’s colleagues, Robyn Xuereb and Emma Craddock, started an online fundraiser and are hoping to raise $200,000 so the Keenans can spend as much time together as possible.
More than $6500 had been raised through 89 donations when Star Weekly went to print. In addition to that, a colleague raised $1000 from baking cupcakes and selling them to Brimbank council staff.
Meanwhile, a garage sale will be held at Sunhill Court, Ardeer, from 8.30am on April 18 and 19 with proceeds going to the Keenans.
And there will be a trivia night and silent auction at Sunshine Baseball Club from 6.30pm on May 29.
Ms Xuereb said the response so far was a reflection of how something so sad could bring out the best in people.
For information on the coming fundraisers or to donate, go to www.gofundme.com/Pat-Sissy.
