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For my son Kobie

  • The Last Update....

      7 July 2024

    It is with broken hearts we share the news that Roy passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Thursday July 4th. He was surrounded with love, and was at peace and ready to be free from pain. He remained forever grateful for the loving, giving hearts of friends, family and total strangers for giving him an extra year. Thank you to all who reached out, donated, fundraised, baked, and were there with us for this incredibly long hard journey. With love always, Debbie and Kobie xx

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    • 09/07/2024 by Michell

      Condolences to the family in this sad time ♥️♥️

    • 09/07/2024 by New

      I’m so sorry to hear this. Lots of love and strength to you all in this sad time

    • 09/07/2024 by Lorri

      So sorry to hear this day has come for you. I understand Roy being ready to be free from pain. I pray you all find comfort in knowing you gave him the best ending you could. Kia kaha.

  • The Hardest Update to Post

      17 June 2024

    This is the hardest update we have ever had to post and one we had kept at bay for the last almost 6 years.

    The Keytruda treatment Roy has been having is no longer working, and treatment has ceased. There are no further treatment options available, and he is now purely on palliative care. While initially the treatment had worked extremely well on most of his tumours, the brain tumours and the tumour in his spine have just not responded and have increased in size (one has doubled in size since February).

    So, what now? Now we make Roy's life as comfortable as possible and make as many memories as we can in the short time he has left (weeks to months according to the doctors). Any funds raised from here on, and the funds left over from treatment will go towards doing basic fun things with our son, and towards a simple funeral for Roy when the time comes.

    We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated, commented, sent well wishes, and shared our story. Every dollar raised has given Roy almost another year (and counting) of quality life with his son and wife, family and friends, which is absolutely priceless. Thank you, thank you thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Roy, Debbie and Kobie xxx

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    • 18/06/2024 by Julia

      I send you all the strength to make the most of the time you have. Grateful you have had some extra time. It is never enough. Take care of each other.

  • For My Son Kobie

      3 May 2024

    I would like to thank everybody who has already donated we we are close to my goal. I only need 5,000 more so please share this page otherwise I will stop treatment.

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  • For My Son Kobie

      7 February 2024

    I am so close to goal so I hope this will be last time I change date so thanks to all that have given I could not have done it without you ❤️. Cheers Roy, Debbie and Kobie

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  • For My Son Kobie

      17 November 2023

    Have changed total as have raise $20,000 with other fund raising such as garage sales, Gala and leaflet drops which did not go though the give a little page. So please share as much as possible to help my family get over the line.

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  • It's Working!

      11 October 2023

    A huge thank you to everyone who has donated money, goods, time and help with fundraisers. We are extremely grateful for every cent and humbled by the amount of support we have received. To date we have raised a whopping total of $87000, through Givealittle and fundraisers. In June I started Keytruda even though we didn't have all the funds needed, I had run out of options and my cancer had spread to my brain. The doctor said if I didn't start now, it would be too late. Too date I have had 6 treatments, and one scan. The scan has shown that some of my tumours have shrunk and others remain stable which is the news we have been hoping for. So, to continue with this treatment we now only need $13000 more. If you can help by donating or sharing, it would mean the world to us. We are so close now, we never imagined we could get this far but here we are!

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  • For My Son Kobie

      3 September 2023

    Still require $18,000 to have enough to finish full treatment cycle.

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  • For My Son Kobie

      15 July 2023

    Still require funds have now started Keytruda but do not have enough to do full course.

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  • For My Son Kobie

      21 April 2023

    Continue to raise funds.

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  • For My Son Kobie

      21 April 2023

    Reopen page as still raising money

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  • End date change

      30 October 2022

    As not have reach goal yet have extend date.

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  • changes

      20 August 2022

    I have update amount as I have found out cost has change from $120,000 to $100,000.

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  • For My Son Kobie

      24 March 2022

    Hi all I need to change end date as would like to raise more funds.

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