Let help Donna’s URGENT fight with breast cancer and unfunded tests

$3,981 donated
Given by 64 generous donors in one year

Fundraiser for aggressive Breast Cancer

Auckland

This for our work colleague and friend Donna

Who is a single mother of 3

Has the most beautiful nature and outgoing personality

We are raising money for Donna during this most stressful time in her life.

With no insurance, unable to work , earn income coming in for over 8 MThs while she is hospitalised, having surgery, tests and recovery and physio chemo and radiation. Donna has had surgery; a double mastectomy, and then trying to overcome the devastating news of the cancer coming back and has spread to the lymph nodes.

Funding will pay for a Gene expression profiling test (https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/breast-cancer/tests-and-diagnosis/gene-expression-profiling) which is unfunded in New Zealand.

Also, high dose Vitamin C infusions with immune-boosting properties to help heal. Vitamin C also protects the DNA of the cells inside your body from damage.

Thank you making time to look at our fundraiser and anything will help Donna get through this process.

We understand that times are tough for everyone, and we are incredibly grateful for any support you can provide no matter the amount. If you're unable to donate, your thoughts, prayers, good vibes and well wishes will be very much appreciated! Sharing this campaign within your social network can and will also make a significant difference helping Donna and her family. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Let’s make things smooth for Donna to go through this huge change in her life 💜

Karen Moss' involvement (page creator)

Work collegue and friend

Use of funds

Gene expression profiling test, high dose Vitamin C infusions and basic everyday needs to get Donna through

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Latest update

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Done with chemo. Radiation to go.  10 September 2024

Posted by: Donna Martin

Had last chemo. Number 6. Side effects have been tough. Booked for gastrointestinal camera investigation later as gut pain been so bad. So tired and weak - been trying short walks to get chemo to move through quicker and then I’m done for day. Weak and shaky. Nausea is constant. Fingers numb. But I’m bloody done with chemo. May it never cross my path again. I’m trying to focus on the important things in life. Pets, friends and family. A new grandson on the way. The sun. Spring flowers. Fresh air. Kindness. Smiles. Love. Once I’m strong enough Ive radiation. I was hoping to go stay at the lodge in Hamilton and do down there. It’s every day for three weeks. It would mean meals taken care of and no driving or getting lifts. But they can’t have me as I’m too complicated and needs to be at Auckland hospital. The radiation beam with either miss an area that may have cancer or it will hit my lung. This would mean damage to lung and possibly pulmonary fibrosis or later lung cancer. Kind of lose lose situation so I’m nervous. Hopefully they can minimalise the danger. Seems everything is a pay off. Just need to keep positive. Please pray for me, and I appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. It means so much.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 25 Oct 2024
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Ruby
Ruby on 11 Sep 2024
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$30
Norman
Norman on 30 Aug 2024
Stay strong Donna! We'll see you soon :)
$50
Donna Martin

Norman hi! Thank you x

Donna Martin
Marion
Marion on 11 Aug 2024
All the best and God's blessings for a speedy recovery Donna
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Donna Martin

Marion thank you for your kindness

Donna Martin
Cristina
Cristina on 05 Aug 2024
Hi Donna, thinking of you through this time. You are an amazing strong woman. I am sorry I haven't been able to see you yet. I will contact you and try to come soon when is convenient for you. Stay strong. Soon all the treatment will be done and you will be clear. Sending you lots of love and healing energy. Take care xxx
$100
Donna Martin

Hi Cris Appreciate your donation. So kind of you. I’d definitely love to see you. I’ve chemo this Tues so that week I’m usually not up to anything but the following two weeks come see me

Donna Martin

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This campaign started on 6 Apr 2024 and ended on 6 Apr 2025.