A Life Lived Now
No waiting for someday! Living boldly now with a grade 3 brain tumour - making memories and ticking off my bucket list one item at a time.
Milton, Otago
No waiting for someday!
On 7 October 2025, I was told I had a brain tumour. Thirteen days later, on 20 October, I had brain surgery. Then on 25 November, I was given the diagnosis: astrocytoma grade 3. Since then I’ve pushed through radiation and I’m now on a year of oral chemo. The truth is, no one can tell me for sure what comes next. With a high grade tumour-one that's typically considered incurable but still treatable, and brain cancer taking more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer, I’ve decided I’m not waiting for outcomes before I start living.
I want to live now. Not “one day”, not “after treatment”, not “when things settle”. Now-while the present is still a gift.
This page is to help me create memories while I can: trips, adventures, and experiences that make me feel alive-a bucket list I actually get to tick off. Your support helps me fill my days with joy, connection, and memories that matter. More than anything, I want to use this time to create meaningful memories with my husband, my youngest sister who lives with us, and the people who mean the world to us.
I'll be sharing updates as I tick things off-so you'll get to come along for the ride too 🥳
Thank you for helping me live a life lived now!
P.S even if donating isn't possible right now, sharing this page would mean just as much 🥰
Use of funds
Money raised will help me enjoy a life lived now - through big and small bucket‑list experiences (such as traveling around the South Island, and getting a pet) as well as also easing some of the practical financial pressure during treatment
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A little update + all the gratitude 12 May 2026
Firstly, I want to thank all of the special people who have contributed to my GiveaLittle from the bottom of my heart for all of your support and awhi. It’s not just the donations - every share, message, and kind word has been so overwhelming and heartening.
Every donation is a reminder that the people in my life are some of the most extraordinary humans on this planet. You're not just giving me money — you're giving me things to look forward to. And right now, that means more than I can possibly put into words ♥️
I promise I will make every single thing on that list count. I'm going to do them loudly and joyfully and I am going to think of every one of you when I do. 🎉
Here's where things are at currently for me:
I am currently taking my third round of oral chemo out of 12, meaning if my body plays ball, I should wrap up sometime around late January!
We did have a bit of a hitch along the way. My platelet levels dropped low enough that when a cyst burst on my ovary, I couldn't clot properly, and I ended up in hospital with internal bleeding. I needed two blood transfusions and a platelet transfusion to get back on track - which was a lot, but I'm through it 😅 Here's hoping that was a one-time adventure.
Thank you again, to everyone, truly. I feel so held by all of you. 🤍
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to my anonymous donor-I don't have the words. Your generosity has deeply moved me and I'm so deeply grateful. Thankyou, from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Thankyou so much-means a lot 💛💛
thankyou so much, Jess 💕
Oh my goodness-you two! I don't even have the words. Thankyou so much, this is so kind and generous and it means even more coming from you. Lots of love right back, and I hope we get to catch up sometime soon!! 🥰🥰
❤︎ ≽(•⩊ •マ≼ so appreciate you x
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