Shanes Comedy Night

$11,326 donated
Given by 35 generous donors in 10 weeks

Come join us for a barrel of laughs at Shanes Comedy fundraiser in Hamilton to raise funds for Chemo treatment.

Waikato

Shane was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) brain cancer in November 2013 after he suffered a grand mal seizure and lost consciousness at work. 10 days later Shane had brain surgery to remove a tumour the size of a golf ball. This was followed by a regime of radiation to the brain and chemotherapy for 6 weeks. Shane then had an additional 6 rounds of chemotherapy as well as being on an immunotherapy drug trial for brain cancer.

In November 2014 a MRI showed a recurrence of the cancer, and in December Shane had his second brain surgery to remove the tumour. A follow up MRI post surgery has shown more tumour growth to the brain.

The oncology team have advised that the most effective treatment for a recurracne of this type of cancer is a combination of Avastin and Irinotecan drugs. Here in New Zealand Avastin is not PHARMAC approved so cannot be offered in the public health system, or paid for by insurance.

We have been quoted $75,000 for this treatment for Shane. Our insurance company will cover $25,000 of this, including the chemotherapy drug Irinotecan as this is PHARMAC approved. This leaves us with a short fall of $50,000.

Please help us raise the funds needed for Shane to receive this combination of chemotherapy and beat brain cancer.

We thank you all for your love and support, Arohanui from our family to yours x

https://www.facebook.com/shaneskickingcancer

Teresa Erasmuson's involvement (page creator)

I'm involved in organizing this event for a good friend to raise funds for his non funded cancer treatment.

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Shaun Holden
Shaun Holden on 01 Jul 2015
For the two bottles of wine
$70
Shanes Comedy Night
Shanes Comedy Night on 23 Jun 2015
Awesome night had by all thank you all so much
$6,296.50
Sally & Barry Simpkins
Sally & Barry Simpkins on 22 Jun 2015
Auction Winnings... We love our prints and Water-blaster
$1,500
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 16 Jun 2015
$120
Ken & Julie Williamson
Ken & Julie Williamson on 15 Jun 2015
Tickets 123-126 Best wishes, Julie & Ken
$150

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This campaign started on 19 May 2015 and ended on 1 Aug 2015.