Cathleen, 27, become engaged to her partner, Frank Sciannameo, only a week before her world was ripped apart.  

Cathleen was originally diagnosed with advanced cancer of unknown primary, a term used to describe a metastatic cancer (cancer that has spread) with an unknown starting point but it has recently been changed to aggressive bowel cancer. 

At the moment she has cancer in her bowels, lymphatic system and liver. 

She has started chemotherapy but unfortunately she has been told she is terminal.

Originally doctors believed they could buy Cathleen three to five years but now they are looking at only 12 months. 

Cathleen’s friend Kelly Warren said everyone is trying to stay positive, including Cathleen and her fiance Frank Sciannameo who are still planning to get married.   

Ms Warren said she has been amazed at how much the community has rallied behind Cathleen.

Friends of Cathleen created an online fundraising page, which has raised more than $20,000, and organised a Texas Hold'em poker tournament at Club Sapphire on Friday, September 18 which raised around $9,000. They are also organising a trivia night at the Merimbula RSL on November 6.

They are also organising a trivia night at the Merimbula RSL on November 6.

The trivia night will include a charity auction and live music will start when the trivia stops. 

Doors will open at 7pm and the trivia will commence at 7.30pm. The cost is $20 per person and includes light finger food. The Merimbula RSL has committed to donating $11 per person to the cause so the more the merrier. 

The organisers are looking for representatives from local businesses, sporting groups or individuals to be table managers.

Ring Beach Bites Cafe on 0488 021 473 to register your help, book a table or to donate something for the auction. 

For monetary donations please see www.mycause.com.au/page/110600/careforcathleen