Alex’s Cancer Battle: Help Us Raise $50,000

$4,505 of $50,000 goal
Given by 45 generous donors in 10 weeks

Help former All White Alex Young raise $50k for urgent unfunded cancer treatment and give him a fighting chance.

Waikato, Waikato District

The Challenge

Alex is facing a battle following a recent cancer diagnosis. While he is approaching this fight with incredible strength and determination, he needs your support to get treatment that is unfunded New Zealand.

The Goal

To give Alex the best possible chance, we need to raise $50,000 to cover the cost of this critical, unfunded cancer treatment. This financial burden is too much for one person or family to carry alone, especially while navigating the physical and emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis.

How You Can Help

We are reaching out to our community, friends, and kind-hearted supporters for help. Your donation—no matter how big or small—will go directly towards funding Alex's medical treatment and relieving the financial stress during this incredibly difficult time.

Please consider donating to support Alex’s journey to recovery, and share this page with your networks. Together, we can make a tangible difference and give Alex the fighting chance they deserve!

Tauranga City AFC's involvement (page creator)

Alex Young is a former New Zealand All White defender and domestic player-coach in the WaiBOP region.

Use of funds

Every dollar raised goes directly toward Alex's unfunded cancer medications (Ipilimumab), private administration fees, and essential travel/recovery costs for his specialised care—removing financial stress so he can focus entirely on his fight.

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Latest donations

David
David 1 day ago
The Parker Family - (Marie & Arthur Parker).
Private
Mike Fischer
Mike Fischer on 06 Nov 2026
Great to see you at Links Ave last week Alex - and thank you for giving me my first shot at first team footy, all those years ago as a 17 year old in 1989.
$250
Steve Alison and Ben Radford
Steve Alison and Ben Radford on 03 Nov 2026
Youngie -best of luck in your health battle Take care 👍
Private
Adelle F + Barbara L
Adelle F + Barbara L on 02 Nov 2026
$100
Reilly
Reilly on 02 Nov 2026
$50

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This campaign started on 31 Aug 2026 and ends on 30 Nov 2026.