Andy’s cancer fundraiser

Kia Ora,

Two weeks ago, Andy was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic bowel cancer which had spread to her liver, lymph nodes and lungs. Her oncologist recommended urgent chemotherapy due to the cancer’s aggressive nature she might not survive more than two weeks.

Andy has had a first round of funded chemotherapy. She will require other cancer treatments not funded by Pharmac (immunotherapy drugs Avastin or Erbitux dependent on liver biopsy results), the cost for 12 months of unfunded treatment is up to $263,000.

Contributions will go towards 12-months unfunded immunotherapy, alternative cancer therapies and caring for Ruuru, her 5-month old daughter.

Your aroha and generosity will fuel Andy, our heartthrob on her journey, relieve financial pressure on our family and focus on healing Andy, giving her and Ruuru the support they need.

Arohanui the Orani whanau.

Some words from Andy:

“Kia Ora. This news is shocking for me and everyone I love. I want you all to know that I’m keeping positive and a good way to help is by sending your positive energy and love. I’ve decided to document my healing journey via Instagram (@andyheartthrob), so everyone can be on it with me, so I’m not alone. I have many reasons to live for especially my baby daughter. Ruuru. The journey will be demanding with serious challenges for everyone, but we will succeed together. You might suggest a book, healthy recipe, therapy, a verse or story, everything will help.

Thanks to everyone for your koha”.