Fundraising for a family member to pay for Cancer Treatments
Hamilton, Waikato
NZ couple (Janice and Benjamin Lyke) and 2 kiwi kids living in China. Father diagnosed with melanoma cancer in October. He underwent initial surgery to remove the tumour & additionally all four lymph nodes on left side as cancer had spread to this region. He has been undergoing immunotherapy treatment & has completed 7 cycles so far. Suffering from all associated side effects including thyroid issues, muscle fatigue, Brain fog, headaches, he is now unable to work many days.
Last month the family received a bill from the hospital concerned to inform them the insurance was exhausted and that self-payment is now required for all treatments moving forward.
He missed an important cycle of treatment while the family intensively investigated all options to help them out. All options have led to a dead end at present, but the family have not given up hope.
They paid out $10,000 nzd for him to have his last treatment. Using all available savings and requiring partial use of a credit card to fund this.
The next treatment is in 20 days from where another $10,000 will need to be paid. Stress and anxiety levels are running high.
Please help this wonderful family who find themselves in a terrible position where money comes before life. They are trying to return to NZ however there is a 3 month waitlist and they will need money to pay for treatments in the mean-time.
Anything would help and be much appreciated.
Be thankful for today, because in one moment your entire life can change.
Janice is my sister- she is needing help for her partner's Benjamin's cancer treatment while they are waiting in China to come back to NZ
Immunotherapy treatment (Pembrolizumab) for Cancer while the family relocate to NZ and are on a 3 month waiting list - they will need to pay in the meantime. : ( All savings now exhausted and needing urgent help please!
Thank you so much Alex for your kindness at this time. We truly appreciate you.
Thank you so much Kylie for your support. It is greatly appreciated by my family.
Thank you so much for your kindness. We really appreciate you!
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