Introducing Simon Mirtschin. A supportive and loving husband, son and friend. Currently working as a technician in the Australian Defence force.
On the 13th February, after an unexpected seizure and brain surgery, we have been told that he has 12 months to live. This has been devastating to Simon and myself (his wife Sarah) but also our nearest and dearest loved ones.
The final piece of advice our neurosurgeon gave us was to begin our bucket list. So that Simon can enjoy what time he has left. To travel. Explore. Eat. Drink. Whatever Simon had been planning to do. Or wanted to do but never had the time. We have been told to set out and do it. However, the world runs on financial support. And there was no way that we could have predicted this outcome so soon in our lives.
This is where you come in. Our friends, family, loved ones, strangers. We would love you to help us achieve this bucket list. Give Simon the best 12 months of his life. Between treatments and appointments, let Simon explore the places he has always dreamed to explore. Or learn to sing. And dance. With your donation, no matter how small, we will be able to give Simon an astounding send off.
On a much more personal level, I want nothing more for Simon to enjoy his final 12 months on this earth. It has broken my heart to know that I won't grow old and grumpy with the love of my life, but I do not want this to stop him from enjoying every moment of his life. Or what is left of it.
I plan to document these adventures. Share our photos and stories with you all. So that when you look back on the life of this incredible man, you will smile with me.
His bucket list is ever changing and adding. Please see the list so far. The Bucket List; - Travel and explore Kakadu - Camp by the beach in Byron Bay - Road trip to Melbourne to revisit loved ones. - Dine at Mama Sitas Mexican restaurant (again) - Camp at the Ottway Ranges - Travel to Exmouth/Ningaloo Reef and swim with Whale Sharks - Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef - Visit Darwin, watch the sunset over the Mindil Markets - Take singing lessons - Hold a Drag Queen party - Experience the joy of new life (have a child) - Snorkel ALOT! - Take a road trip along the East Coast
Thank you for your generosity. Much love to everyone. Sarah and Simon x
Simon Mirtschin. Lover. Husband. Friend. Son. Diagnosed with stage 4 brain tumour at 26 years old. Has been giving the diagnosis of 12 months. Hoping to extend that through intensive treatment. On the chance that that isn't possible, he hoping to complete his bucket list to have the best 12 month.
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Simon Mirtschin
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Sarah Mirtschin
Mayfield, NSW
Fri, 4 Sep 2015
Danny Wilson
$ 1000
Best of luck,
Sun, 9 Aug 2015
Anonymous
$ 100
Tue, 21 Jul 2015
Anonymous
$ 158
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
Jan Shakespeare
$ 220
Your adventure list looks amazing! Enjoy each and every moment and do more, more, more!!!! Love Jan, David and the Shakeys xxxxx
Sat, 9 May 2015
Liam Bone
$ 50
I hope you had a bloody blast last night mate! Keep on keeping on.
Bones
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Leah Jay
$ 200
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
karen tresidder
$ 30
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
Greg Dimond
$ 65
You are both an inspiration for making the most of life, wishing you all the best buddy!!
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Anonymous
$ 30
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Jess May
$ 30
Hi Sarah & Simon,
I live in Bunbury, Western Australia (two hour south of Perth) and should you decide to head down the West Coast after hitting Ningaloo, we'd love offer you accommodation at our place to use as a base to explore the South West xxx
Simon Mirtschin. Lover. Husband. Friend. Son. Diagnosed with stage 4 brain tumour at 26 years old. Has been giving the diagnosis of 12 months. Hoping to extend that through intensive treatment. On the chance that that isn't possible, he hoping to complete his bucket list to have the best 12 month.
Best of luck,