Cherie - Mum of two with cancer needs your help!

$30,654 of $73,778 goal
Given by 455 generous donors in around 8 months

Raising money for cancer care for Cherie, a Mum of two, with medication that isn't subsidised in NZ.

Whangarei, Northland

Cherie found out she had cancer a couple of years ago, and straight away, she started to receive chemotherapy. This has been very hard on Cherie and her two children, who haven't known what is in store and each time she gets a check up, she is told things have either slightly improved or not changed at all.

Unfortunately, on her last check up, Cherie was told that the chemotherapy is no longer working and her last treatment option is pemigatinib which is a target medication towards the type of cancer that is causing her trouble (bile duct). As the cost is $7,272.50 per three weeks and not publicly funded, her oncologist lodged a special request through pharmac which was declined. This broke Cherie's heart as she simply can't afford the ongoing costs of treatment.

The constant health issues that come with chemotherapy are leaving Cherie exhausted and causing great pain for her family who are struggling to see her so unwell.

If you can help Cherie start this treatment - ($126,468.775 for a full year), her family - and particularly her two children, would get their lives back. Anything helps! Give this family the hope to spend a healthy Christmas together next year and a future that is positive and life giving!

Lucy Mullinger's involvement (page creator)

Cherie is a friend of mine and she mentioned she couldn't afford this and I saw the pain in her family and wanted to help.

Use of funds

Updated on 13/05/24: From here on in, any donations made will go to making memories with her family and the eventual funeral costs.

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Raising money for cancer care with medication that isn't subsidised in NZ (pemigatinib).

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Condolensces   9 August 2024

Sadly Cherie passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A funeral will take place on Wednesday 14th August at 12:30 at the Chapel at Maunu Crematorium. Address: 71 Cemetery Road Maunu Whangarei.

Following the service you are welcome to join family and friends for an informal gathering to share a drink, stories and nibble. From 2pm, at the Whangarei Cruising Club at 212 Riverside Drive Whangarei.

Robyn has asked that in lieu of flowers a donation to the North Haven Hospice would be appreciated. The love, care and support Cherie received was nothing short of amazing.

Cherie’s favourite colour is red so you are welcome to honour her by wearing this colour ❤️

If you have any questions please contact 021 646 951.

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Mandy
Mandy on 16 Jul 2024
sending Prayers to Cherie snd her family. Please feel free to contact me. I would love to connect you to our wider CCA community her in NZ. mandy@cholangiocarcinomanewzealand.org
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Jayne
Jayne on 05 Jul 2024
Sending <3
$20
CAROLYN
CAROLYN on 05 Jul 2024
Gentle hugs xx
$50
R
R on 04 Jul 2024
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 21 Jun 2024
$10

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This campaign started on 30 Dec 2023 and ended on 15 Aug 2024.