Benji and Livs story

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Given by 284 generous donors in around 4 months

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Canterbury

Please help my family, my son Sam & his beautiful wife & children Louie 4 & Benji 2.

We set up a give a little page last year for Benji who at 11 months got diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour but I’m blessed to say we have just celebrated his 2nd birthday. It has been a rough year for Sam and Liv to say the least. So hard to see your child not being able to walk and play like other children his age & explain this to his big brother. Then to find out Benjis cancer was gene related & Sam & Liv had to get tested & it came back that Liv carried the gene. Worst news possible. Liv has had to undergo multiple tests as the gene is aggressive in any cancer. We have since found out that Liv has high grade breast cancer. Within the next month she will have a double mastectomy. This is horrendous for any family to cope with also coping with what Benji is going though with his daily needs. Also adding to the worry of Louie needing to be tested. My family is going through an extremely hard time. Please if you can help by donating or sharing this page. It’s very much appreciated

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Mother and mother in law

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Update on benji and liv   1 July 2022

Hi everyone, benji is doing amazing, he definitely has some issues going on due to his cancer, but our benji is still here and he is the strongest little man we have ever met 💙

It has been an extremely tough time for the family since liv had her double mastectomy on 1st of June, the operation was a success and we got the fantastic news that liv's biopsy was clear and the doctors were very happy with everything, but unfortunately liv had problems with one side and ended up in hospital with a very serious infection, as a result of this has lost an implant which can't be re-done for 6 months.

She has been a very sick young lady but finally got to come home Wednesday, it has been a really tough time emotionally and physically for luv with still alot to go through.

Sam and liv are focusing on here and now and take each day as it comes.

We as a family, from the bottom of our hearts want to thankyou for all your love and support, it has been truly amazing and much appreciated ❤ 💖

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 31 Aug 2022
Keep strong, our thoughts are with you all.
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Aman
Aman on 30 Aug 2022
God bless little one , lots of hugs and blessings
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Shawn
Shawn on 30 Aug 2022
Hey Liv, Hope you & Benji are getting better. Sending good wishes and lots of love from My family to yours. stay strong this dark time will be over soon.
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Jo
Jo on 29 Aug 2022
Kia Kaha
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Vikash
Vikash on 29 Aug 2022
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This campaign started on 15 May 2022 and ended on 31 Aug 2022.