Abigail needs our help to take down cancer and keep her family by her side. Let's do this!

Abigail has been unwell for a few months, and on the 20th of February, she received her blood test results indicating that she needed to go to the hospital for an iron infusion. Her family thought it was an easy fix, but further tests revealed that she might have cancer. On Monday the 26th of February, Abigail went to Palmeston North to get her bone marrow tested, and on Tuesday the 27th of February, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. Chemotherapy started immediately that evening.

Abigail's journey to recovery has just begun, and it will be at least six months long. As many know, Abigail is also taking care of her one-year-old son, Atlas, who is very important to her. To protect herself during chemotherapy (which weakens immune system),she is keeping little man away from daycare so he can see his mother through out this difficult time. To enable Atlas to stay with Abigail, and to support her journey, family are taking turns traveling between New Plymouth and Palmeston North. Adam (her husband) needs to work part-time at his job in New Plymouth due to on-going financial obligations.

Living with illness can be incredibly difficult; therefore, any support given to Abigail and her family would be greatly appreciated, even if it means simply having them in your thoughts. The road to recovery may seem overwhelming at times, but knowing there are people behind you every step of the way makes all the difference.