Assistance Required for Beautiful Young Family

While out enjoying a family outing, Adam, Katie and Niam were burgled. Stolen items: cameras, lenses, a chainsaw, a television, laptop, tablets, and power tools. A lounge suite and a clothes dresser were ruined. Katie battles a rare blood cancer (The Castleman’s’ Variety of POEMS Syndrome). This has damaged many of her nerves resulting in polyneuropathy. She needs foot braces (AFO’s) and crutches or a walker to be mobile. Previously, Katie had to undergo a spinal fusion of her neck due to a tumour then she had to undergo radiation on the tumour where the fusion occurred, as well as other tumours down her spine. Adam had to quit working to look after them both. With finances affected and having to undertake a No Asset Procedure, there was more pressure on finances. This decreased the ability to apply for assistance. Now this family is on the supported living payment with Adam undertaking university studies. To go on a much-needed family outing involves more organisation and effort due to Katie’s health compared to most young families. Then, to return home to find necessary and valuable items taken and rendered useless is heart-breaking. Family and friends are supporting but more is required. Insurance is unaffordable, and understanding is appreciated. Please give to this very worthy cause.

Please find Kate & Adams previous Givealittle page here https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/castlemans-variety-of-poems-syndrome.