When Clinton Matthews’ wife, Caroline, was diagnosed with brain cancer, he was shocked at the limited support available to sufferers and their families.
Although they were both registered nurses, the couple struggled to find someone to guide them through the diagnosis and treatment.
After his wife died in 2012, Mr Matthews began thinking about how to honour her and help others battling brain cancer.
Six months ago, he moved from Queensland to Wyndham to be near his sister, Rebecca Picone, and together they have launched a new brain cancer support organisation, the Peace of Mind Foundation.
“I know Caroline would like this to change the lives of others with brain cancer ,’’ Mr Matthews said. ‘‘She would want to help people have a better quality of life.’’
A fund-raiser for the foundation will be held at Victoria University’s athletics track in Hoppers Lanes, Werribee, on Sunday, April 27.
The event, from 10am-4pm, will include carnival rides, music performances and roving entertainers.
» peaceofmindfoundation.org.au
