By Esther Lauaki
Brett Williams couldn’t imagine walking in the shoes of anyone diagnosed with brain cancer but he hoped that by walking from Wodonga to Bacchus Marsh – he could help make someone’s life a little easier.
Mr Williams decided to tackle the 375-kilometre trek over 10 days in September to raise money for Faith Brewer who is battling two brain tumours.
Ms Brewer, 42, was diagnosed last year. Attempts to remove the tumours have been unsuccessful.
Ms Brewer has been unable to work since her diagnosis and, with two primary school-aged daughters, her battle is taking its toll on the Newport family.
Mr Williams last week presented the family with $20,000 he raised through various fundraisers as well as the walk.
“I just want to help people – that’s just me,” he said. “And I wanted a challenge to do a walkathon and raise money for someone who’s pretty crook.”
Ms Brewer said she was overwhelmed by the support from a stranger.
The money will go towards medical bills including the weekly specialists visits.
She said the money raised by Mr Brewer’s walkathon would help the family, which had taken a big financial hit.
