Give a Little to help Di Rappell fight lung cancer

$14,680 donated
Given by 42 generous donors in 7 weeks

Supporting Di Rappell to stand the best chance at a full recovery from Lung Cancer.

Bay of Plenty

Those of you who have had the pleasure of having Di Rappell teach your child or children; will know how much she loves teaching and those she teaches. Most recently her beautiful family of five have returned from Jakarta Indonesia after completing 3 years missionary work, in both development relief aid and teaching. In Indonesia Di's diagnosis was delayed and misdiagnosis were made along the way. The family have returned to New Zealand to seek treatment for Di after she was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Di has never smoked so has a malignant form of lung cancer that needs a particular treatment. Originally Di was in hospital in isolation, whilst her family were in quarantine elsewhere. Now they are thankfully reunited.

The cost of the relocation and in particular the medication (Astra Zeneca (Osimertinib 80mg) to be purchased, needed to fight this deadly disease is extensively expensive. Yes, their insurance covers some of the cost but not all. If you feel it in your heart to bless this beautiful family, I know it will be gratefully received. All donations will help towards relocation, treatments costs over the next three years and the financial challenges being endured due to medication regime.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and to consider this option, it it most appreciated.

Kirsty Thomas' involvement (page creator)

I first met Di Rappell when she taught my son. It was immediately evident to me that she was an outstanding teacher with a passion for all her students. From there we became friends.

Use of funds

All donations will help towards relocation, treatments costs over the next three years and the financial challenges being endured due to medication regime.

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Latest update

It is with a heavy heart I write this update  22 June 2021

As most of you are aware Di passed away and she is missed by all those who's hearts she touched during her life. The money raised will go towards medical treatments expenses encountered and the cost of relocation. This money will therefore be donated to Clinton, Di's husband and their children.

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Guest Donor on 03 Jun 2021
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Guest Donor on 27 May 2021
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Guest Donor on 26 May 2021
to support Di's family at this time of readjustment. May God encompass them in His arms of comfort
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Matt & Melly
Matt & Melly on 18 May 2021
Much love from Melly & Matt xoxo
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Karl
Karl on 13 May 2021
Blessings to you guys
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This campaign started on 2 May 2021 and ended on 21 Jun 2021.