Mother of 5 kids diagnosed with breast cancer

My name is Kris. 44 years old, with 5 kids and the most amazing wife Josie who is only 36.

We moved last year from Papamoa, Tauranga after living there for 10 years. Spent lots of time over Xmas being the Papamoa Santa Letter people as well as the Christmas Light Trails, and the people who did the fireworks for the locals each year.

Last year we moved to Turangi to help us reduce costs of living and expenses and to give the kids a great upbringing. Turangi is about a 45min drive from Taupo.

Even though we have made so many changes to make a brightee future for ourselves, unfortuantely we recently found out that Josie has Stage 3 Aggressive Breast Cancer. This has since thrown our family into turmoil and is tough on everyone mentally, emotionally and financially.

After surgery and an initial start of chemo to flood the cancer cells, she will now start more chemo and radiation which varies between Taupo/Rotorua, and then Hamilton to hopefully finish it. With no exact end date and still months of chemo to go, things get harder every week.

As I am the sole income earner in the family, times are tough and very trying at the best of times. We are trying to get by as much as possible but are in need of some extra help.

Even though the actual cancer treatments are free - travel, accommodation, doctors, time off work, alternative treatments such as massage therapy and retreats, help, and extra expenses all add up very quickly. Especially on 1 income reduced to help the family.

Thankyou.