Bridget’s battle against cancer - back into the trenches she goes

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Contribute to support Bridget’s battle against cancer. Back her as she goes back into the trenches of life saving surgery

Hawke's Bay, Hastings District

Six years ago Bridget underwent major surgery for a rogue bowel cancer

And then, in 2024, when a routine scan picked up a new and aggressive cancer, she underwent a year of gruelling surgeries, cancer treatments, chemotherapy and radiation

Applying herself daily through diet, athleticism, orthodox & alternative treatments, and regular psychotherapy, Bridget has defied odds and delivered outcomes her Drs dub as rare as unicorns

But after a year of remission, her recent surveillance MRI pelvis scan has shown that the cancer is back

On April 8th Bridget will be flown to CHCH where she will undergo mega pelvic exenteration

Nils, Joce and Winnie will take turns by her side for the 2 week acute recovery phase, before a much longer road to recovery stretches out ahead of our beloved Bridie

Previous page https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/bridgets-battle-against-bowel-cancer

This page is set up to help relieve the pressure of lost income, increased expenses and the endless stress of trying to make money stretch

Bridget feels fit, she feels well, she says she chooses life!

Your contribution will support Bridie and the Freeman-Rock family to choose this surgery and survive cancer

Rachel Pearson's involvement (page creator)

Repping on behalf of Bridget’s beloved family and friends

Use of funds

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

Essential structured exercise with PT

Integrative GP Consults

Mistletoe Treatments

Nutrition/Supplements

Oncology Massage

Travel Expenses

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Guest Donor 18 mins ago
$100
Marilyn & John
Marilyn & John 32 mins ago
Kia kaha Bridget and whānau
$500
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Fi & GL 49 mins ago
$400
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Guest Donor 53 mins ago
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Prue 1 hour ago
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This campaign started on 30 Mar 2026 and ends on 30 Jun 2026.