Campaign photo 1
Campaign photo 2
Campaign photo 3
Campaign photo 4
Campaign photo 5
Campaign photo 6
Matt Efford

A Chance at Hope: Immunotherapy for My Brain Tumour

$123,656 raised of $190K
Lisa Vona donated $80 › Peter Grange donated $20 ›

Updates

2
18 Jul
Organizer name · Organiser

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated.

The response has been completely overwhelming, and with donations still coming in daily, I don't have the strength right now to reply to everyone individually.

I do intend to read every message myself when I have the energy, because each one means more to me than words can say.

Update photo

Donations

12.5K
1K recent donations
  • L
    Lisa Vona
    $80 · Recent donation
  • G
    George Tabor-King
    $250 · Top donation
  • Anonymous
    $50 · 1 hr
  • Anonymous
    $30 · 1 hr
  • P
    Peter Grange
    $20 · 2 hrs

Co-organizers

2
Organizer name
Organiser
England
R
Ross Aldred
Co-organiser

Hi, my name is Matt Efford and I am fundraising for a chance at survival to beat my diagnosis of a Grade 4 Brain Tumour.

I am a family man with a wife and young children. I have two very young children at home, aged 7 and 5 years old.

The average survival rate for someone in my condition is approximately 12 to 18 months.

Having looked into cures, there is extremely limited access in this country for a brain tumour as high grade as mine.

All the research I have done into finding a cure or prolonging life appears to point to Immunotherapy. Unfortunately, there are no trials in the UK I can access, so I am looking at going abroad to get this treatment. These include places like Germany, Lithuania and Mexico. However, having looked into these treatments, the costs range from $65,000 up to $390,000.

Money that I, and many people, don't have spare or lying around freely to use.

With the money donated, I aim to travel abroad to get Immunotherapy and prolong my life, or potentially even help cure this brain tumour.

Any help or donation, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated towards getting me the help I need for treatment, and also for my kids to have their dad around for as long as possible to share precious memories with.

Thank you for reading my story, for standing beside us, and for helping me fight for my future.

With all our love and gratitude,
Matt and family x

Comments

18

Please donate to comment.

E
Elisabeth Potten
7 hrs
My brother went through a brain tumour diagnosis two years ago, so I know how frightening this road can be. Keep fighting, Matt — your kids are lucky to have such a strong dad. Sending love and prayers xx
J
James Fielding
1 day
Matt, you and your family are not walking this alone. Every pound counts and I truly hope you make it out to Germany for treatment. Stay strong, mate. 💚
M
Maria Santos
2 days
I don't know you personally, but as a mum of two little ones the same age as yours, your story broke my heart. Praying immunotherapy gives you many more years with them. You've got this, Matt.
D
David Miller
3 days
Just shared your page with everyone I know. Those two little ones need their dad around, and immunotherapy has given so many people extra time. Keep believing, Matt. ❤️
S
Sarah Bennett
5 days
Praying for strength, healing and every ounce of hope through this. Grade 4 is brutal, but so is your fight. Your family, your kids — they are your reason. One day at a time.
14 July 2026 · Medical · Donation protected

Your easy, powerful and trusted home for help

Easy

Donate quickly and easily

Powerful

Send help directly to the people and causes you care about

Trusted

Your donation is protected by secure, encrypted payment

$123,656 raised of $190K
Andre Farmer donated $20 ›