Samuel Weidenhofer

6 Weeks. One Mission. Last time I came to the U.S., I met Ed. 88. A veteran. Still working because he had to. We shared his story… and together, we raised just under $2 million to help him retire. After that, thousands of emails came in. Families facing terminal illness. People recovering from car crashes. Victims of scams. Families who had lost everything in fires. Ed wasn’t the exception. This Time I’m heading back across America for 6 weeks. To Just find people who need help… and doing something about it. Where Your Donation Goes To help me show up where it matters. Travel. Accommodation. And direct support for the people we meet. I’ll share regular updates showing exactly where every dollar goes. Be Part of It If you can donate, I’d love your support. If not, sharing and following matters more than you think. Thank you ❤️

I met a beautiful family in PNG who we are now raising money for… In 2006, this mother lost her husband to illness, and since that day, she has carried the full weight of raising her children on her own. Through grief, hardship, and uncertainty, she never gave up on her family. Then in 2023, tragedy struck again… their home was burned down. In a single moment, everything they had was gone. Not just their house, but their sense of safety, comfort, and the little stability they had built over the years. Since that day, they’ve been left with almost nothing. They’ve been forced to sleep under tarps, trying to shield themselves from the outside world with whatever they can find. Two of her daughters are living with disabilities, yet despite everything, this mother continues to show up every single day with a strength that is hard to put into words. To survive, she goes out fishing, just to try and feed her family. She told me there are days they go 2–3 days without eating… something no family should ever have to experience. Last night was especially heartbreaking. One of her daughters, who has a disability, fell from the school benches she has been sleeping on and woke up with severe bruising across her face. We were able to step in and provide a small moment of relief, buying her a proper mattress and a blanket. When she received it, she broke down in tears. It was such a simple thing, but to her, it meant everything. But the reality is… they need so much more. This family deserves a safe place to call home. They deserve to eat every day. They deserve comfort, dignity, and the chance to rebuild their lives after everything they’ve been through. We are raising funds to help them rebuild to provide safe shelter, consistent food, and support for the children, especially the daughters living with disabilities. Every single donation, no matter how big or small, will go directly toward changing their lives. Moments like this remind us just how strong people can be, even when life gives them every reason to break… but they shouldn’t have to do it alone. Let’s come together and help this family rebuild their future. ❤️ there can’t be a PNG beneficiary due to it not being an eligible go fund me country, so my team in PNG is gonna help w this. Many updates will be provided :)

I met Lisa on what seemed like an ordinary day in a supermarket in Sydney, but it turned into something I’ll never forget. She had been nominated by a friend for support, though at the time, she didn’t see it that way. In fact, when I first approached her, she was overwhelmed and even a little annoyed understandably so. Life had already thrown so much at her, and trusting a stranger in that moment wasn’t easy. Lisa has been living with multiple sclerosis for the past two years, and it has changed everything. She can’t work anymore, and some days the fatigue and pain are so heavy that even getting out of bed feels impossible. Recently, her situation became even more difficult she lost everything and now lives in a caravan in a driveway, without the basic comforts most people rely on. As I got to know her, I began to understand just how much she’s been through not just physically, but emotionally. What struck me most was how simple her dreams are. She isn’t asking for anything extravagant. She just wants a place to call home, a dog for companionship, a car for independence the basics that so many people take for granted. Over time, that initial frustration softened, and a connection formed. Helping Lisa hasn’t been about big, dramatic gestures, but about showing up, building trust, and reminding her that she’s not alone. Meeting her changed my perspective it showed me how quickly life can shift, and how powerful it can be to stand beside someone as they try to rebuild, one small step at a time. Let's come together and make her dreams come true. She will be the beneficiary and receive all funds raised!

I Samuel Weidenhofer came across Goldie’s story on the news and connected with her friend to help surprise her and share her story on my social media pages, to hopefully allow Goldie and her family's dream of her getting treatment in Singapore to become a reality Goldie is just 20 months old. She should be playing with her sisters in the garden, but instead she faces life saving radiation overseas. One of the rarest and most aggressive childhood cancers has taken hold, and safe treatment isn’t available in Australia. At home, she’s their ‘Golden Bean,’ with the cheekiest little grin that hints she’s up to mischief. Her favorite game is lining up tiny pebbles into perfect piles then flinging them across the room in a mix of laughter and chaos. Those ordinary toddler moments have become sacred. In mid-2025, everything changed. Goldie began losing motor skills she went from almost walking to collapsing and eventually couldn’t stand. Despite raising concerns, repeated tests, and asking for help, doctors initially dismissed the signs. Her pain worsened, with hours of screaming and agony, leaving her family feeling helpless. On October 22nd, she became critically unwell and was rushed to emergency care. Scans revealed a large tumour crushing the nerves in her spine. That evening, the 17-month-old was taken into emergency spinal surgery. Goldie survived, but the battle was far from over. A month later, she was diagnosed with an ultra-rare and aggressive cancer called extra-cranial malignant rhabdoid tumour (eMRT), with less than five documented cases worldwide in her condition. Since diagnosis, Goldie has endured intensive chemotherapy, infections, transfusions, hair loss, and more. And still she smiles, still flings pebbles, still shines. Now, the next critical step is radiation. Standard photon therapy in Australia carries significant lifelong risks for a toddler. Proton therapy, available overseas, dramatically reduces exposure to developing tissues and could mean the difference between lifelong disability and a more normal future. Goldie’s family must urgently relocate to Singapore within the next 10 days to access this treatment. Your support will help fund: Proton therapy treatment overseas Urgent international travel and accommodation Medical insurance and specialist care Support for her sisters’ care and well being This isn’t just about saving her life it’s about protecting her future. Please help protect their Golden Bean. If you can donate, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. If not, sharing her story brings them one step closer to giving Goldie the safest treatment possible.

Hi my name is Samuel Weidenhofer and I’m fundraiser for Hollie Lockery. I visited the Gold Coast after her mum nominated her, and meeting her in Woolworths is something I’ll never forget. I actually didn’t know if she’d know who I was but she did lol! In January, she was diagnosed with cancer in her kidney, lungs and neck. Doctors have told her she may have 3 years without treatment, or up to 8 years with treatment. The treatment she’s hoping to access is estimated to cost $67,000 AUD, and will involve travelling to Germany for specialised care. She has three beautiful children 12, 16 and 19 including a 12-year-old with autism and additional learning difficulties. When I falling with her, her biggest fear wasn’t herself… it was leaving her kids and parents too soon. The donations will go towards: • The $67,000 AUD treatment she’s hoping to access (or a similar treatment, depending what is best with her scans • Travel and accommodation as overseas treatment is likely required • Covering everyday bills and living expenses to ease the pressure • Creating meaningful memories with her children during this time This isn’t just about treatment. It’s about time. It’s about helping a mum create moments her kids will hold onto forever. If you choose to give, you’re not just donating you’re helping a family breathe a little easier and make memories that will last a lifetime. Love Samuel Weidenhofer

Hi, my name is Samuel Weidenhofer, and I’m raising funds for a truly remarkable human Kim and her family. Many of you first met Kim in a video nearly 2 years ago. The world rallied behind her, raising over $235,000 to fund life saving treatment that removed her cancer and saved her life. That time was precious. It gave Kim her children, her grandchildren, and her family more moments together than anyone thought possible. Heartbreakingly, on November 25th, 2024, Kim’s cancer returned. Tumours had come back in her oesophagus, and she needed urgent treatment. On January 3rd, 2025, she began a new clinical trial, traveling every three weeks to PASO Medical in Frankston. Most of each month was spent unwell and exhausted, with only brief periods of energy to enjoy her family. By December 8th, 2025, scans showed the cancer had spread to both her small and large intestines. She suffered obstructions that kept her in hospital over Christmas and New Year’s. On December 31st, a stent was placed in her oesophagus because swallowing even water had become almost impossible. On January 22nd, 2026, she was told her cancer was incurable. Yet Kim’s determination remains unshaken. She fights every day for every precious moment with her children and grandchildren. She is a loving mother, grandmother, and the heart of her family. The truth is, the $235,000 raised before is entirely spent on her first life-saving treatment, travel, and care. Now, Kim and her family have very little left but they refuse to give up hope. Funds raised will help:  1. Explore any possible life-saving treatments, including consultations with top colorectal surgeons worldwide. 2. Ensure, in the sad event that we don’t what to think about- she loses her battle, that Kim’s family can give her a beautiful funeral that honours her life. 3. Support her children and family so they have a future and stability after losing their mum. Giving up is not an option. All we need is a chance. We urgently need a top colorectal surgeon anywhere in the world who can help. Any advice, referrals, or connections could give Kim a fighting chance. Please share this story, and if you know a colorectal surgeon or specialist who can help, reach out Now. Kim is a woman of extraordinary courage, love, and determination. She has given so much to others now she needs the world to stand with her. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

This is Julie. She’s nearly 70 years old, kind beyond words, and right now she’s been sleeping in her car. Julie spent 23 years in a domestic violence relationship. For a long time, she endured more than anyone ever should. Recently, she found the courage to leave not because it was easy, but because she realised something powerful: “I’m not a bad human. I deserve to be happy.” Those words say everything about who Julie is. Leaving meant safety… but it also meant losing stability. With nowhere else to go, Julie has been doing her best to survive while sleeping out of her car, all while trying to organise permanent housing. She is actively working with services and doing everything she can to get back on her feet, she just needs support to bridge the gap. Julie’s daughter reached out and shared her mum’s story, and when I met Julie, I knew we had to come together as a community to help her start again. Julie isn’t asking for a handout she’s asking for a chance. If you’re able to donate, share, or leave a message of support, it would mean the world. Let’s show Julie how supportive and powerful this community can be. The funds raised will go towards- finding a stable place for Julie to live, food, expenses and anything else necessary for her living. Together, we can change her life. Thank you for being here.