“In February 2017, Jack Gibson, at the age of 20, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. Jack was about to enter his third year at university and was living his best life. He was one of almost 2000 people diagnosed with sarcoma that year.

Sarcoma, while rare, is the most common cause of cancer related death in people under the age of 24.

Despite his best efforts, and those of his medical staff, family and friends, Jack passed away on November 1, 2022, almost 6 years later.

CRBF established a Sarcoma Patient and Family Support Programme and Jack, as Patient Advocate, provided his insight into the torrid and brutal journey that patients and families endure in search of the elusive recovery from Sarcoma.

Jack was passionate about helping those patients and their families who have or will in the future, be diagnosed with sarcoma.

Since his death, Jack’s family and fabulous group of friends have continued to work to establish a fund to support CRBF’s patient support programme that was renamed in his honour as the Jack Gibson Sarcoma Patient and Family Support Programme (JGSP&FSP). 

This fund aims to support the programme in perpetuity and thus continue to help those most in need of assistance while navigating a sarcoma diagnosis.

Due to the generosity of so many, to date over $500,000 has been raised but Jack’s family and friends are aiming to raise $1M to ensure the Fund’s longevity.” – Suzie Carlon & Neil Gibson (Jack’s parents)  

CRBF remains deeply and eternally grateful to the Gibson family and their loyal supporters for their unwavering commitment in reaching this extraordinary milestone. This vital funding will help secure the longevity of the Jack Gibson Sarcoma Patient & Family Support Programme, ensuring that patients and their families continue to receive the personalised, compassionate care they so richly deserve, both now and into the future.

If you or someone you know could benefit from specialised support through the JGSP&FSP please go to: https://www.crbf.org.au/patient-support/