***UPDATE No. 3 (October 29th): Organizer Carley Stensen informs us that due to the overwhelming response and support surrounding Andy's benefit, they have had to change the location to a larger venue: Market Hall. It will still be November 21st starting at 7 p.m. Also, there is going to be a huge silent auction including a 2 for 1 trip to Vegas.

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UPDATE No. 2 (October 29th): More than $8,000 now raised!

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UPDATE (October 28th): More than $7,000 now raised!

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ORIGINAL POST: October 27th

Andrew McArthur and his partner Jaime-Lyn Grant

Peterborough's Andy McArthur is fighting for his health.

The young father of a 5-year-old girl, Melina-May, recently discovered that he has an extremely large brain tumor on his pituitary gland. The news has come very suddenly Andy's friend Carley Stensen says on a fundraising page she's created for him. And it's beyond devastating for him and his family—including his fiancée Jaime-Lyn Grant (the mother of his child).

At the moment, Carley says Andy's sight has almost gone, he is awaiting surgery, and the doctors are unsure if his sight will ever fully return.

Andy does not have any form of medical compensation or benefits as he tries to beat this traumatic and life threatening situation. The fundraising campaign Carley has started goes toward medical expenses, bills, food—and everyday family expenses that arise.

The goal of the fundraising campaign for Andy—which ends November 21st—is $3,000 and they've already raised twice that amount. But let's keep it going. Contribute what you can here.

As well, there will be a "Kick This Tumors ASS" benefit on Friday, November 21st at Market Hall at 7 p.m. to raise more money for Andy.

If you would like to help by donating gifts for the silent auction portion of the benefit, or want more info on it, contact Chris Newmaster at 705.868.3035, or Carley Stenson at 705.930.0376 or via email.

Prayers for Andy and his family.

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