Grieving stepdad Mark Ramjan thanks “incredible” friends and carers

The stepfather of 23-year-old cancer victim Brittany Haste has thanked the “incredible, caring, loving and generous people” who supported ‘Britt’ and their family during her illness. Read Mark Ramjan’s moving tribute here

“Thank you everyone – there really is a lot of good people in this world.” Brittany Haste’s stepfather Mark Ramjan has thanked the many people who helped during her illness.

We are here today to celebrate the wonderful life of Brittany Rose Haste (Britt).

I’ve had mentioned to me a number of times how bad the world is when somebody like Britt can be struck down by such a horrible illness. Something we have come to realise is that this illness is horrible, but that the world is actually a great place filled with many incredible, caring, loving and generous people.

I won’t go through and name everyone individually that has been there supporting us through this rough journey over the past 5 years for the fear of missing individuals out, but I’d like to mention the support that we have received, and provide thanks.

When Britt was first diagnosed with her illness and Sharon travelled to Melbourne, friends assisted with accommodation, provision of a car hired for Sharon to transport Britt to and from medical appointments, and then the loan of a car for the time Britt and Sharon were in Melbourne – 12 months.

Thank you!

Mark Ramjan, thanked all those who had supported his wife Sharon Haste and stepdaughter Brittany “through this rough journey.”

The medical, surgical, nursing and allied health care provided at the Epworth Hospital Melbourne – Thank you!

The medical, nursing and allied health care provided at the Allan Walker Cancer Centre – Thank you!

The incredible medical, nursing and allied health care provided at the Royal Darwin Hospital Hospice, Palliative Care and Urban Community Health – Thank you!

Hundreds farewell young cancer victim Brittany Haste

The Starlight Foundation and Canteen – incredible organisations that granted Britt a number of wonderful wishes – including a weekend away in Darwin city, snorkelling and helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef, and inclusion in the NT / South Australia leadership team – Thank you!

Our workplace managers and colleagues – you have been so supportive and understanding. Your care, love and support is truly appreciated – Thank you!

Everyone attending today’s celebration here today – people have travelled from all over Australia to show their love and respect for Britt – Thank you!

Everyone attending today’s celebration online – people are linking in from all over Australia, England and other parts of the world to show your love and respect for Britt – Thank you!

Family and friends of Mark Haste, Christine Marron, Sharon Haste and I that have provided love and support, and those that have provided help and support with today’s celebration preparations – Thank you!

Britt’s NDIS care provider and team of carers and allied health – Thank you!

Minister Rob (unfortunately, Rob is not able to attend today as he is on leave with his family), you visited Britt and the family at home and provided comfort and support – Thank you. Ministers Rob, Simon and Matt you have all been so understanding, supportive and welcoming to your church for today’s service – Thank you!

Stepdad Mark Ramjan thanked Brittany’s friends in Darwin – “School friends, social friends, work friends, loving friends. Your friendship kept her young, energetic, motivated, excited and optimistic.”

Our incredible friends from the Darwin Couch Surfers club – you have provided ongoing love, support and true friendship – Thank you!

Britt’s incredible friends in Darwin – school friends, social friends, work friends, loving friends. You all showed true friendship prior to and throughout Britt’s illness. Your friendship kept Britt young, energetic, motivated, excited and optimistic.

She looked forward to and loved every social event she attended with you. No matter how sick she was, she fussed around choosing the appropriate make-up and dress/clothes to wear. She always had a lot of pride in her appearance, and always looked beautiful.

A number of you recently travelled from Melbourne to Darwin to spend time with Britt, and then travelled again for today’s celebration (and many are linked in today online). Thank you!

Thank you! Thank you!

Thank you everyone – there really is a lot of good people in this world.