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

$1,539 of $50,000 goal
Given by 13 generous donors in 8 days

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

Hokopaura-Whelan whānau
Hokopaura-Whelan whānau 37 mins ago
$50
Cody, Konnor, Skye, Summer Young
Cody, Konnor, Skye, Summer Young 2 hours ago
Love you Grandad ❤️💘❤️‍🩹
$50
Linda Giles
Linda Giles 3 hours ago
Grandma of Cody, Konnor, Skye and Summer Young
$100
Peter and Norma Gallagher
Peter and Norma Gallagher 4 hours ago
$100
Colin
Colin 4 hours ago
Let's get that target 👍
$100

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