Support Danielle's courageous fight against a recurring brain tumor by donating to her private treatment fund and helping her defy the odds.
Glendowie, Auckland
Meet Danielle, my beautiful warrior, who's been battling brain tumors since 2006. Her journey began on Xmas Day just 20yrs old, when she was diagnosed with a right temporal lobe astrocytoma.
Despite multiple surgeries, daily seizures, and exposure to CJD, Danielle's strength and resilience got her through the most toughest of times.
Xmas New Year, we received devastating news: her previous tumor site has returned as an aggressive grade 3-4 astrocytoma, growing 6cm in just a few weeks. The hospital has given up, offering only palliative care and a dire prognosis. But we refuse to accept this!
Danielle's life has been marked by courage and determination. She's faced unimaginable challenges, including a CSF leak, status epilepticus, and meningitis. Yet, she continues to work and inspire those around her.
We're determined to prove the doctors wrong! We're researching alternative treatments, including private cancer therapy, costing over $63,000. Time is running out, and we urgently need your help.
Please Help us raise awareness that not all cancer treatments are govt-funded in NZ, and help support Danielle's fight for life.
Every contribution, no matter how small, will bring hope to Danielle's fight. She's a caring and beautiful soul, deserving of a chance to overcome this diagnosis.
Your generosity will make a huge difference in her life. Thank you for being part of her journey!
Danielle is my Daughter, she has been my rock all her life, and to even think she cannot get thru this shatteres my heart beyond belief.
All money raised will be used for specialist/private treatments, living and travel expenses, loss of income. If we haven't met target, money will still be used for any other costs related to helping Danielle fight this disease and her wishes.
A Special Invitation: Danielle’s Soul Graduation 26 May 2026
To all who have walked beside Danielle
First Light Ritual 6:30 AM @ Point England Beach Reserve before the world wakes up.
We will gather at the Omaru creek bridge, cycle walkway. As the sun breaks the horizon and the bagpipes play, we will walk to the water’s edge (As Danielle did each morning) and stand together in the salt air for a quiet moment of reflection. We will share a "Breathlock" ritual—a collective breath to hold her memory in our hearts and release her spirit into the light.
Followed by the Formal Memorial Service 2pm @ Old All Saints Selwyn Church, Howick, to share tributes, scripture, and music.
This will be a time to celebrate the extraordinary life Danielle lived and the love she left behind.
Gathering & Refreshments After the service, please join us at The Good Home restaurant to share stories, laughter, and a toast to Danielle.
"I’m not losing you, I’m changing how I hold you."
Thank you so very much guys, very much appreciated. Thank you for all your support for Dani :-)
Thank you so very much for your kind donation and support. We really are grateful at this time :-) Please continue to keep Dani in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you
Thank you so very much for your kind donation and support. We really appreciate it :-) Thank you.
Hi Sandee, thank you so very much for your kind donation. We really appreciate your support and thoughts. Thank you.
Thank you so much Rita and Laurence for your support and kind donation. We appreciate it very much, thank you.
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