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Help find a cure for brain cancer 🧠

$2,658 of $5,000 goal
Given by 87 generous donors in 20 days

Fundraising for brain cancer research

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I’m fundraising for brain cancer research; a cause that has become deeply personal to me.

Over the past year, I’ve been living with the uncertainty of a brain tumour diagnosis. Mine is currently being monitored, but the reality is that brain tumours are unpredictable. There’s no clear roadmap and for many people, treatment options are still limited, especially in New Zealand. That uncertainty is something I carry every day.

What has struck me most through this experience is how underfunded brain cancer research is compared to other cancers, despite how devastating it can be. Outcomes haven’t improved nearly as much as they should have and that’s something I want to help change, even in a small way.

This fundraiser is my way of turning something difficult into something meaningful. Every donation will go toward research focused on better treatments and ultimately, hope for people facing brain cancer.

Samantha Wilcox's involvement (page creator)

I am a brain tumour patient.

Use of funds

All funds raised will be donated to Brain Tumor Research

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Latest update

Day 14 update!  14 May 2026

It’s been aaaaages since I updated but things are happening behind the scenes!

We are aiming to get to $2000 by the middle of the month, do you think we can do it??

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Samantha
Samantha 1 day ago
$14
Irene
Irene 1 day ago
$40
Samantha Wilcox

Thank you Irene! 💛🧠

Samantha Wilcox
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Samantha Wilcox

Thank you so much! ☺️

Samantha Wilcox
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Guest Donor 1 day ago
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Samantha Wilcox

Thank you so much! ☺️

Samantha Wilcox
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Guest Donor 1 day ago
$3
Samantha Wilcox

Thank you so much! ☺️

Samantha Wilcox

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This campaign started on 29 Apr 2026 and ends on 31 May 2026.