Brooke's Brave Fight Against Brain Cancer - Join Us in Supporting Brooke and Blake Through Cancer Recovery
Support Brooke, diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma, and her partner Blake by helping ease their financial burdens during her recovery.
Waiake, Auckland
Dear friends and community,
I am reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for your support for our dear friends, Brooke and Blake, who are bravely facing a life-altering challenge. Recently, Brooke was diagnosed with a Stage 4 Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumour in the right parietal lobe, leading to sensory and mobility changes to the left side of her body following surgery.
On April 24th, Brooke underwent a craniotomy to remove the tumour. While the surgery was a crucial step in her fight, it has left her with new challenges and a long road to recovery ahead. Brooke is now preparing for chemotherapy and radiation treatments, with more details expected from her oncologists in the coming days.
Throughout this process, Brooke has remained incredibly positive and brave. Her strength and resilience are truly inspiring. Brooke is a thoughtful and giving person, always there for others. Now, it’s our turn to support her and Blake.
Amidst this overwhelming journey, Brooke and Blake are facing financial pressures. Despite the emotional and physical toll, Blake has continued to work while trying to secure government assistance, which has been difficult and frustrating.
We are coming together to help ease their burden, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: Brooke’s health and their journey towards recovery.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Kristian & Bri
Kristian de Pont's involvement (page creator)
Blake is a close friend from university, and over the years, Brooke and Blake have become dear friends to us. Those of you who know them understand how thoughtful, giving, and resilient they both are, always ready to lend a hand and support others in need.
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Let’s unite to give Brooke and Blake the peace of mind they need to concentrate on healing and supporting each other through this challenging time. Your contributions will help cover living expenses and any unforeseen costs that arise.
Latest update
Brooke's Journey: A Remarkable Update 31 August 2024
Hello family and friends,
Brooke has now completed three rounds of her immunotherapy treatment with Keytruda and Avastin, each spread over three weeks. Last week, Brooke had an MRI to check how the cancer was responding, and the results were nothing short of miraculous. Everyone was in tears—including the oncologist—when they found out that the tumour has shrunk by about 50% as you can see with her MRI.
This incredible news has given Brooke a renewed sense of strength and determination. Brooke will continue with this treatment for the foreseeable future, with another MRI planned after several more sessions to monitor progress.
We cannot express enough how deeply grateful we are for the outpouring of support from friends and family. Your generosity has been a lifeline in helping cover the costs of these treatments, which are not currently funded. However, there is some promising news on the horizon: Pharmac and the government have announced a review of these drugs for funding, which could be a positive step for other Kiwis facing similar battles in the future.
Thank you all for being a part of this journey.
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