Father’s love ... Tom Attwater is raising money for his stepdaughter, Kelli. Picture: JustGiving/HelpKelli Source: Supplied

Tom Attwater has brain cancer, but despite his deteriorating health has run an online campaign to ensure his stepdaughter Kelli, who also has cancer, is looked after.

The five-year-old was battling a second round of treatment just months before her stepdad was diagnosed.

When doctors said Kelli was likely to relapse again, Mr Attwater began to raise money for any pioneering treatment she would need. He said the generosity of strangers has overwhelmed him.

Little angel ... Kelli, five, is undergoing her second round of treatment for neuroblastoma. Picture: JustGiving/HelpKelli Source: Supplied

“I feel elated. When I saw the figures at 100 per cent to target on JustGiving I was in such shock I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Now it’s sunk in I feel like the luckiest man alive,” Mr Attwater, 32, told The Mirror.

“Time is running out for me and my health is declining. But I can now spend my time in peace, enjoying my family safe in the knowledge that I have done my best to give Kelli a chance of a long and happy life.”

Strong family ... Tom Attwater with his wife Joely and stepdaughter Kelli. Picture: JustGiving/HelpKelli Source: Supplied

Mr Attwater married Kelli’s mum, Joely, about eight months ago and are expecting a baby in May.

“Having a baby is high on Tom’s bucket list and we’re both thrilled, but it’s bittersweet as Tom knows he won’t be around to see our little bump grow up. I still feel in denial about that,” Joely told The Mirror.

“But at the very top of Tom’s bucket list is raising the money for Kelli. Tom is the love of my life and my hero.”

To donate, visit justgiving.com/helpkelli.