Brenda's Race For Recovery: Help Fund Her Life-Saving Cancer Treatment
Despite major setbacks, Brenda is determined to overcome the odds and beat cancer. Your support can help her succeed!
Whangarei, Northland
Brenda Johnson, a devoted mother of 4, has been facing the battle of her life since being diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. It has spread to her lung and liver. Brenda’s journey has been marked by resilience and courage, despite numerous setbacks.
The road to diagnosis was long and difficult, seeking answers from medical providers but left with frustration when met with no answers. The symptoms continued to get more severe, then a colonoscopy finally revealed cancer months down the track. Valuable time lost.
In April of last year, Brenda began treatment. An incident during chemotherapy resulted in the treatment entering her tissue instead of her vein. This experience left Brenda with PTSD, making it incredibly hard to continue with the chemotherapy.
Brenda’s oncology team has recommended a course of Avastin alongside the chemotherapy she has resumed. This treatment is unfunded in New Zealand - costing $5,000 per session (plus expenses), but offers her the best chance of recovery.
The financial burden of this pathway is overwhelming. Your support can make a profound difference in Brenda's life. She has faced the loss of one of her sons, her remaining children & 2 mokos need her to succeed in this fight. By contributing, you can give Brenda the opportunity to be there for her family. Every donation counts. Please consider donating today and sharing her story. Your generosity means the world to Brenda & her family, providing them with hope and strength during this time.
Pam Vette's involvement (page creator)
I am a friend of Brenda's who has known her for the last 30 years. And I want to be friends with Brenda for the next 30 years too. You can make that possible.
Use of funds
Money raised will be spent on Avastin treatments that aren't funded by the Ministry of Health. These treatments cost between 7k and 10k per session. It will also be used for the ongoing medical costs and general expenses that result from regular treatment.
Latest update
UPDATE COST OF EACH TREATMENT 3 July 2024
In the section that says what the funds are being used for it says that each treatment is $7000.00 it has since been confirmed that in fact they will be between $4000 and $5000 which is wonderful as it means Brenda will be able to access more treatments.
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Thank you so much. Much appreciated ❤ We hope that youare fighting the good fight too, and your recovery is going well. Thank you for reaching out and kindly contributing. All the very best.
Thank you so much. Much appreciated ❤
Thank you so much. Much appreciated ❤
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