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Kindness fuels wedding for terminally ill groom
26 Oct
Summary
- A fundraising appeal helped a terminally ill man marry his beloved.
- Community donations covered wedding expenses and garden cleanup.
- The groom expressed being 'blown away' by widespread generosity.
A terminally ill music producer, Antony "Shorty" Shorter, is set to marry his fiancée Naomi this Saturday, with the community rallying to make his dream wedding possible. Diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer in September, which has spread to his lungs, back, and shoulder, Shorter was given only months to live.
Naomi's daughter, 18-year-old singer Macy O'Neill, organized an online fundraising appeal that successfully raised £3,500. Beyond financial contributions, numerous offers of support poured in, including a donated wedding dress, free hire of a VW camper van, and a garden cleanup.
Shorter, who has his own music studio and helped launch O'Neill's career, expressed deep emotion, stating the generosity to fulfill his dream of marrying the woman he loves has "blown his mind away." He also acknowledged the care from staff at The Christie hospital for allowing him to be home for the wedding.
The ceremony will take place at St. Mary's Church in Leebotwood, with the reception planned at their home due to Shorter's health. A marquee has been set up in the garden following a significant clearing effort by volunteers, transforming it into a picturesque venue.
