Former Home and Away actor Alea O’Shea is fighting brain cancer. A GoFundMe page set up for her raised about $78,000 within days in March 2026, Nine reported. The money helps pay for treatments not covered by private health insurance.
Key Facts
- Who: Alea O’Shea, who played Darcy Callahan on Home and Away.
- On the show: 2011 to 2014, and again from 2016 to 2017.
- Diagnosis: Announced in an Instagram video on 29 November 2025.
- Fundraiser: Set up by friend Lauren Newton on 27 March 2026.
- Raised: About $78,000 by 30 March, and more than $85,000 soon after.
The First Signs
“About six weeks ago, I noticed that my smile was a little uneven, and it felt hard to talk,” she said in her video. She also had migraines. She thought it was a pinched nerve and saw her physiotherapist. He sent her for a brain scan. That is how the cancer was found. She had a biopsy on her 25th birthday.
Treatment
PerthNow reported she has had several rounds of radiation and oral chemotherapy. The GoFundMe page said she had another surgery in late March.
Helping Others
While going through treatment, O’Shea started her own fundraiser to help other young women with cancer buy good-quality wigs. It is called the Ceare Wig Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alea O’Shea?
An Australian actor who played Darcy Callahan on Home and Away.
What illness does she have?
Brain cancer, which she announced in November 2025.
What is the GoFundMe for?
To help pay for treatments not covered by private health insurance.
Conclusion
Fans and friends have rallied around Alea. She is also using her journey to help other women.
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