A day for Josh
"We need to bloody give back as much as we can to these guys, they've done so much for me" - Josh Hills, March 2023
In December 2019, Josh was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He commenced treatment in 2020 before using his own bone marrow for a transplant, which was successful, and he entered remission shortly after.
In mid-2021, Josh was informed that his lymphoma had returned, and he required a donated bone marrow transplant. As this treatment was not available in Hobart, we chose Brisbane, where his sister—the donor—was living at the time. The Leukaemia Foundation organised accommodation for him during his treatment, providing vital support throughout the process. The transplant procedure went well, but unfortunately, his body rejected the cells, and he was sent home in March 2022.
Josh’s health deteriorated significantly, leading Brisbane to offer another donated bone marrow transplant, scheduled for November 2022. However, his condition continued to decline throughout the year, and he was ultimately too unwell to undergo the procedure. A flight was arranged through the Royal Flying Doctor Service to bring him home.
As a family, we hold this event annually to give back to and thank the Leukemia Foundation for providing accommodation, transport, food vouchers, and ongoing support, even to this day.
So, we are asking you to donate to this worthy cause, and come and join us for A day for Josh where we will have the greatest shave, along with live music, lucky door prize & raffles. Hope to see you all on the 1st of March 2025!
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Thank you to my Sponsors
Longley International Hotel Social Club
2025-02-17 07:17:21
$515.50
Peter And Kim Hills
2025-03-06 17:21:40
$500
Jan Taylor
2025-03-02 11:06:46
$211
Ian Blake
2025-03-01 07:13:10
$211
Karen Reid
2025-02-27 19:49:05
Good luck with the Day for Josh..
$211
Connor Woodhall
2025-01-31 18:35:09
$200
Selina Bush
2025-01-30 21:48:13
Sending loads of love! Honouring Josh and raising funds for such a valuable foundation 🙏🏻❤️xox
$158.25
Dennis Fulller & Sandra Oakley
2025-02-01 09:18:10
Well done Kimmy, sorry we can’t be there on the day. Cheers Dennis and Sandy XX
$158.25
Kim & Graham Hills
2025-01-30 12:49:47
$158.25
Maree Damon
2025-02-25 12:24:20
A wonderful cause fir a wonderful family xxx
$106.12
Amanda And Jill Xx
2025-03-01 19:40:03
$106.12
Viv Peters
2025-03-01 18:04:50
Love you xxx
$106.12
Bella Quinn
2025-02-28 10:07:49
$106.12
Warwick And Sharon Ashlin
2025-02-25 15:59:33
Miss you mate! Well done guys. x
$106.12
Anne Carey
2025-02-15 12:47:13
$106.12
Amy & Jon Gibson Xx
2025-01-30 21:19:06
$106.12
Tony@ Barb Head
2025-02-01 11:20:43
Good on ya Kimmy good cause
$103.72
Adam Wills
2025-02-28 10:14:24
$100.04
Anonymous
2025-02-13 11:54:06
$85.48
Natasha Webb
2025-02-21 15:10:13
$57.30
Nadine Pikunic
2025-02-19 15:05:41
Josh was one in a million, loved by our family so much! We love all you do Hills tribe. Wish we could be there.
$57.30
Tash Howell
2025-03-03 16:09:33
Sending love
$57.30
Amy Sumner
2025-03-03 16:36:20
Will never forget your big bright smile Josh x
$57.30
Nicola Vickery
2025-01-31 12:20:14
$54.12
Jill & Tony Flakemore
2025-02-15 14:45:47
It was lovely to see you today
$27.81
Libby Cashion
2025-03-02 21:52:38
$27.81
Anonymous
2025-02-28 10:19:23
$22.58
Helen Henderson
2025-02-03 19:48:10
$22.58
Harvey Zap
2025-01-30 21:41:09
All the best guys sending much love Harvey from Canungra hotel ❤️
$22.58
Brett Archer
2025-03-02 13:33:02
$22.58
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