amigos of dave: June 2011

Friday, June 24, 2011

Zumba Charity Event

Here we are, spreading the good word... the Amigos initiative, charitable, energizing, caring and fun, Zumba Fun!!
Looks to be like a Super Fun Event. Thank you for keeping Dave in your thoughts, and Thank you Sophie and Tim.
Also, keep your eye out for an article in the Gold Coast Sun about David and the Zumba Charity Event. Hopefully it should go to print on June 29.

Hi Everyone,

Come and help raise funds for Tim's mate Dave. Great to help out a gorgeous guy who has been doing it tough with a brain tumor for the past few years. Come and have a heap of fun while shaking your booty! Check out his blog http://amigosofdave.blogspot.com/
All proceeds from the door go directly to helping Dave! It's only $10 to participate.
Tickets in Dave's fundraising raffle will also be available on the night. Big prizes to be won!

Hope to see you there!

Posted by

Sophie Wager

Details about raffle to come....

Hi Amig@s,
The following is a contribution to the AmigosofDave blog written by a good friend of David's. Thanks Tim and Team at Morrison Media.

A while back, we ran a raffle to raise funds for our friend Dave Montoya.

For those who haven’t had the pleasure, Dave’s an awesome young bloke. He’s a gifted artist and photographer who worked for a number of years as a graphic designer at Morrison Media. He’s a keen surfer, loves all things natural and has led the healthiest of lifestyles.

For the last three (or is it four now?) years, Dave’s been living with a Brain Tumor. He’s undergone two operations, had treatment here and in the USA, and is now having further treatment at the Burzynski Clinic in Houston, Texas. Dave’s return home in July sees him continuing treatment with the support of his friends and family here in Australia.

Dave’s time in the US this year has been tough on him, his family and his financial situation.

More funds are needed for Dave to continue treatment, and to help him pay life’s ongoing bills and expenses.

That’s why Dave’s amigos are gonna run another raffle! The last one helped Dave immeasurably.

Details about raffle to come....

We hope you can help us to help Dave win the fight of his life.

Peace
Tim Black (Dave's mate from Morrison Media)

David Montoya

Background:
Feb 2008: In early 2008 Dave was diagnosed with a deep brain tumor- Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, located in the right lateral ventrical. David had no signs of symptoms or ill health. The discovery of the tumor was brought about by a precautionary scan, taken after a bump to the head caused by fall from his bmx bike.

Mar 2009: Almost immediately he underwent his first surgery. Ever since then, Dave has been striving to become more informed about his condition, improving his health and in seeking treatments that would improve his chances with this disease. He was able to return to work and continue to pursue his passions.

Aug 2009: Saw the onset of symptoms of tumor growth and was not able to continue to work as his vision and balance were being effected due to the disturbance of the tumor from his first surgery.

Oct 2009: Lacking resources and scared into no other option, David was booked in for a second operation to remove what they could of the tumor.

Nov 2009: This second surgery had also postponed plans for tumor treatment. and due to the location and size of the tumor surgeons could not remove all of it and would now rely on other conventional adjunct thereapies.

David was re-diagnosed with Recurrent Low Grade Oligoastrocytoma and the new growth a Recurrent Low Grade Anaplastic Oligoastroytoma. Furthermore he was also now dealing with post surgery neurological damage which caused partial paralysis to the left side of his body (mainly his foot and some motor skills)

Dec 2009: Not convinced with conventional offerings.

Although most of it was removed, the fact that the tumor had mutated meant that there is a risk of it doing the same again, unless the necessary steps are taken to stop it.

Dec 2009: In between surgeries, David research and resourcing lead him to consider some conventional and non conventional treatments including Low-Dose Radiotherapy with Hyperthermia, and DMSO which are currently not available in Australia. At the moment he’s making good progress and with your help we should be able to realize these goals very soon. Camelot Cancer Care and Valley Cancer Institute are clinics we are aiming for.

Dec 2010: With much support, David was able to reach these goals. While on treatment, they proved effective. Slowing, and at some stages stopping growth while on the treatment. Unfortunately these treatment have their threshold. And it wasn't long before the tumor picked where it left off.

Objectives: To raise a substantial amount of money to help Dave reach his goals. Including travel, treatment and ongoing bills and expenses. As well as to share, teach and learn from ours and others experiences.

Method: Fundraisers, Donations- Direct PayPal into David's account.
godlovesugly@hotmail.com
amigosofdave@hotmail.com

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Friday, June 24, 2011

Zumba Charity Event

Details about raffle to come....

David Montoya

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