Bridget’s battle against bowel cancer

$14,450 donated

Given by 74 generous donors in around 6 months

Contribution to the Rock family to support them while Bridget undergoes 12 months of severe cancer treatment to survive bowel cancer.

Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Five years after undergoing surgery for a rogue bowel cancer, Bridget had had a hellish year with recurrence , major operations, treatment battled and wondrous healing and recovery only to discover that the cancer is back.

This time it is a whole different beast which requires her to undergo a gruesome and gruelling treatment journey of chemotherapy, radiation and radical surgery .. spanning the next 12 months.

This page is being set up to help relieve the pressure of lost income, increase expenses for treatments and travel and the endless stress of trying to making the money stretch.

Ceredwyn (Wynnie) Freeman's involvement (page creator)

Bridget is my dearest big sister

Use of funds

Relieving everyday financial pressures so Nil’s can care for Bridget during treatment.

Integrative GP consults

Mistletoe treatments

Nutrition/Supplements and exercise protocols

Oncology Massage

Travel expenses (travel 5-6 weeks to Palmerston North)

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