A WAGGA man has described as "extremely overwhelming" the generosity shown by the friends and colleagues who built him a brand new home to help fund his cancer treatment.
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For the last two years, 12 Kellerman Crescent has been a labour of love for associates of plasterer Geoff Reid, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour about four years ago.
Real estate company RE/MAX has volunteered to advertise and sell the four-bedroom home at no cost to the Reid family, who have been hit with more than $100,000 worth of medical costs,
Mr Reid said the profits from the property's sale will help his family recover financially after having sold thousands of dollars in assets and mortgaging their home to fund his treatments.
"The first thing that wasn't covered by my private health was nearly $30,000. It almost beat me home that bill," he said.
"I don't know how long it went on for but every time you'd come home, there'd be a new bill in the mail, so to speak, and it's just crazy."
Workmate Andrew White went ahead gathering support from suppliers and tradesmen to build a home that would secure the family some financial relief.
Not one to sit around and watch, Mr Reid also contributed a considerable amount of plastering work during the process.
"I know I shouldn't, but you know, if someone's gonna do something like that for me, I want to help them," he said. At the moment he is unable to work due to fatigue caused by his current course of chemotherapy.
"[My oncologist] said fingers crossed, you've got nine to 12 months left, and that was two months ago," he said.
"I want to try and hang around for as long as I can, but I can rest easy knowing that once this house sells, Cathy, my wife, and our three daughters will be financially looked after."
Mr Reid wished to thank the tradies for the time and effort they contributed to the project and also extended his gratitude to real RE/MAX Wagga.
"They're doing the whole thing at no charge," he said. "It puts some faith back into humanity."
Real estate agent Taylor Maurer said it was a privilege to be tasked with selling the home. "By doing this we are able to contribute to the community involvement and give where our services are needed during this time," she said.
Given the location, Ms Maurer said it won't be long until the property is snapped up, with interest already strong.
"It's a competitive market and we have all seen some magnificent prices achieved of recent [times], for all the right reasons," she said.
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