Chateau Tahbilk extra special portrait session - please take a moment to read a little and help if you can

Paul Haines, an award-winning writer and much-loved member of the Aussie speculative fiction commuity is going through a tough time. After being diagnosed with bowel cancer, having sections of his bowel removed and enduring six months worth of chemotherapy, he has recently discovered he has spots on his liver. Paul has met this news by reloading his guns and is going to fight it with two other forms of chemotherapy for cancers like his, combined with a monoclonal antibody called Avastin. Avastin, however is not part of Medicare or the private health system's funding at this stage.

Fundraising is happening over here: http://girliejones.livejournal.com/991163.html

Paul has been keeping a blog about his experiences here: http://paulhaines.livejournal.com/

In the current Mens Health edition Paul has also written an article.
Pg. 88 'Trouble down below'



Paul i wish you the best of luck with your treatment. Your strength is an inspiration!

You and your family are very special souls.
It was lovely to spend time with Paul, Julie and little Isla at Chateau Tahbilk last week. Julie phoned me and asked would i come to Melbourne to take some family photos and when i suggested we meet at Chateau Tahbilk for a day out she was delighted. Julie & Paul love visiting wineries and were married on a winery in the Yarra Valley, but had never been to Chateau Tahbilk. We had a lovely time wondering around the grounds and having a little wine taste too. Thanks for introducing us to reds Paul. And we must not forget Bingo (as named by Isla) - Bingo is the most placid dog i think we have ever met. Isla loved spending time with him at the winery.
I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Love and light,
Liz
ps Happy 2nd Birthday Isla! ( i think we share the same birthday )

If you feel you can help in raising the money for Paul's treatment, please visit the above link for fundraising.