Support Erik's treatment journey. Every donation counts. Let's fight this good fight together!
Howick, Auckland
Meet Erik, a man of unwavering courage and resilience. In 2008, a fainting spell revealed a tumor the size of a tennis ball in his brain, unnoticed for over a decade.
In 2011, just before moving to New Zealand to marry the love of his life (me), he faced another battle as scans revealed more growth. Yet, Erik, ever the fighter, underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, starting a new chapter in New Zealand as a Civil Engineer with a fulfilling life, family, and faith.
In 2022 (after having two daughters 1 year old & 4 years old), a seizure unveiled recurring tumour cells, leading to more treatments. With God's grace, remission came in November 2022, but complications from radiation treatment arose in May 2023, causing loss of functionality in his right arm and leg and an inability to work.
Most recently, Erik faces another daunting challenge as scans confirm the resurgence of cancerous cells. But Erik refuses to surrender. Fuelled by love for God, family, and an unwavering determination to overcome, he fights on.
We've exhausted our finances and insurances, to get Erik this far, and now we need your help. Your generosity, no matter how small, will provide the means to access the next round of treatments for Erik, offering him the chance to keep fighting.
With faith in God's power and the strength of our community, we believe we can overcome this challenge.
Thank you for your kindness and belief in Erik's strength.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Nasreen (his wife)
We are currently fundraising for Erik to start on a course of Ivosidenib via Canopy Care ($128,000 NZD (after insurance).
While Erik is starting on this treatment, we hope to also fundraise for him to go to Hope4Cancer for treatment ($95,000 NZD)
If we do not raise enough or the doctors recommend otherwise, then funds will go towards a treatment of immunotherapy (we will update users with the name if it comes to this)
It's with a heavy heart 27 December 2024
Erik passed way on 24th December at 6:32am. We would like to invite you to celebrate Erik's life on 30 December. Details are in the image. For people who cannot make it in person here is the link to the service. Thank you to each and every one of you who has been there for us through these years.
Thank you Sue for all your support. It means a lot to our little family. ❤️
Thank you Ilona for reading our story and supporting us with Erik’s treatment. It means the world to our little family.
Thank you Armine for supporting us with getting Erik access to these treatment options, it means a lot to our little family.
Thank you hung for supporting us with this treatment for Erik. It means a lot to our family.
We sure are thankful for the other patients who donated. Please pass on our thankfulness for their hearts to help our family.
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