Help With Craig Ireland's Chemo Costs

$50,672 of $121,599 goal
Given by 296 generous donors in around 3 months

Help Craig Ireland access a privately funded 12-month course of chemotherapy for ongoing cancer treatment.

Hawke's Bay, Hastings District

In April, 2023, our dad, Craig Ireland, was diagnosed with rectal cancer. The journey since then has been a long, great, and deeply difficulty. Cancer has spread to his liver, and he has reached the limits of what public health care can offer. The costs associated with private treatment are significant, and we are asking for your help to ease the financial burden.

If you know Craig, you know how openly and generously and fully he shares his time with everyone. He has inspired many within the culinary space as a culinary arts teacher at St John’s College in Hastings. His commitment to his job extends far beyond the kitchen—he is a mentor, a role model, and a trusted friend to many. His kindness, generosity, and selflessness have earned him the respect and admiration of all who know him.

Every donation, no matter how small, will go directly towards funding these critical treatments, for 12 months of treatment. Your support will make a world of difference in Craig’s journey. We love him so much and owe so much to him; we hope we can get more time with him.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support during this challenging time.

Jake Ireland's involvement (page creator)

We (myself and my two brothers) are Craig's children.

Use of funds

Private Targeted Chemotherapy drugs Lonsurf and Bevacizumab

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Latest update

End of experimental trial  10 September 2025

Unfortunately, after three months of treatment under the experimental drug BG-C477, Craig's tumours have grown beyond expectations and he can no longer continue with the drug trial. We were once again told to enjoy time with him while we have him. This is again not the outcome we wanted, but we are thankful that he is currently feeling well and is able to enjoy the sunshine and get out and about. We have an exciting year ahead and so much to live for. Craig has also said that he is only halfway through his book and can't go anywhere until that is finished. We implore everyone to savour time with the people you love, as we will be doing.

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Shio on 25 Feb 2025
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This campaign started on 8 Dec 2024 and ended on 17 Mar 2025.