GIVE BRENTON & FAMILY THE GIFT OF TIME. HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE, AGGRESSIVE LIVER CANCER AND GIVEN JUST WEEKS TO LIVE.

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Brenton has been diagnosed with a rare, agressive form of liver cancer and given just weeks to live!

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

BRENTON IS MARRIED TO SAMMY AND THEY HAVE 4 CHILDREN, AGE 9,10,14 AND 16. THEY ARE STRONG BELIEVERS IN GOD'S HEALING POWER. THEY AND MANY OTHERS ARE PRAYING FOR HEALING, AND THAT JESUS GETS THE GLORY. BRENTON HAS A RARE HEPATIC ANGIOSARCOMA AND HAS BEEN GIVEN A LIFE EXPECTANCY OF JUST WEEKS. THIS IS A DEVASTATING AND UNEXPECTED DIAGNOSIS FOR THE FAMILY.

BRENTON HAS STARTED CHEMOTHERAPY BUT THERE ARE LIMITED OPTIONS IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM. GENE TESTING IS BEING DONE IN AUSTRALIA AT A COST OF $3000 TO SEE IF THERE ARE OTHER DRUGS THAT MAY TARGET THE CANCER MORE EFFECTIVELY. THESE DRUGS ARE COSTLY AND NOT COVERED BY BRENTON'S LIMITED HEALTH INSURANCE AND WOULD NEED TO BE SELF FUNDED.

THESE DRUGS MIGHT OFFER THE GIFT OF TIME TO BRENTON AND HIS FAMILY - TIME TO SPEND TOGETHER, TO CREATE LASTING MEMORIES FOR SAMMY AND THE CHILDREN, TIME TO GET AFFAIRS IN ORDER AND TIME TO PROCESS THIS DEVASTATING NEWS.

THERE HAVE BEEN LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO KNOW AND LOVE BRENTON, SAMMY AND THEIR FAMILY WHO HAVE ASKED HOW THEY CAN HELP. A VERY REAL WAY TO HELP THEM WOULD BE WITH A DONATION TO MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE TO THIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. FUNDS RAISED WILL HOPEFULLY INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR TREATMENT AND ALLOW THE FAMILY TO CREATE LASTING MEMORIES TOGETHER IN THE TIME THAT BRENTON HAS REMAINING.

Lynnaire Hickmott's involvement (page creator)

I am a long time friend of Sammy and Brenton and their family.

Use of funds

Funds raised will be used to self fund drugs not available through the public health system. Any funds left over will be used for Sammy and the children to rebuild their lives, and to carry on making a difference in the world to make Brenton proud.

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Latest update

Brenton is now with Jesus  5 February 2026

On the 3rd of February, surrounded by his family, Brenton went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus. Thank you all for the messages left on this page and for your generosity.

The money raised will help Sammy and the children as they adjust to life without Brenton.

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With our love, in memory of Brenton.
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Wharepouri 21 hours ago
Pastor Brenton was an amazing man who shone a light of kindness and compassion during my koros tangi. Arohamai e te whānau. My heart is mamae for your loss
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This campaign started on 15 Jan 2026 and ends on 15 Jul 2026.