Alan Balderston first visited Chris O’Brien Lifehouse 8 years ago after being diagnosed with advanced, aggressive prostate cancer. Because his cancer had spread so far, surgery and radiation were no longer options.
Instead, Alan was able to enter a clinical trial of oral medicine. Just three months after taking the medicine, his cancer levels were undetectable. Today, Alan still takes this medicine and enjoys a clean bill of health, which enables him to keep travelling and playing golf.
“As far as I can see, I won the lottery. It’s as simple as that,” says Alan. “I know how lucky I was to get an extra shot at a normal life.”
Alan (pictured with his partner Robyn) has left a gift in his Will to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, so he can help other people to live well with cancer. “We can’t stop cancer, but we can stop the demise of a lifestyle,” Alan says.
If Alan’s story inspires you to think about your legacy, please consider leaving a gift in your Will to improve the lives of people with cancer.
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse has partnered with Safewill, Australia’s leading secure online Will platform. From the 1st – 15th September, you can write a legally-valid online Will for free.
