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  • Out of time, but free of pain

      7 October 2024

    Firstly, I want to apologise for not being able to update sooner.

    Unfortunately Kiri's radiation did not work. Her tumors spread. She got really sick and went down hill very quickly over the past month or so.

    Her family were able to keep her at home where she wanted to be.

    Unfortunately Kiri lost her fight to cancer, passing away Last Tuesday night (the 3rd of October). She fought long and she fought hard.

    I may not have known Kiri for long, having met her earlier this year but I absolutely appreciated the time and energy she chose to share with me when she did and will treasure those memories.

    She was a remarkable Women, blunt at times, full of knowledge and stories of her lifetime that she kindly shared with me. She had the best sense of humor. I will miss her friendship, but I am also thankful she is not in anymore pain.

    She loved her Husband Kev, to whom supported and cared for her until the end. She loved and was proud of her two adult children Jason and Stevie, and her grandchildren, she spoke of them all fondly.

    Her funeral is being held this Wednesday 9th October, 2.30pm at Lamb and Hayward Rangiora ,92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora 7400 for those of you who knew Kiri and wish to say goodbye.

    Many thanks for everyone support from her family.

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  • Devastating news

      23 August 2024
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    Unfortunately, even though Kiri's treatments were working she has been told last week that she now has multiple tumors.

    She has some give a little money saved but is about 10 k short to have the treatment that is now needed so she can make it to Christmas time. She's willing to fight up until the end, so

    Let's give her one last xmas with her family.

    Please share, and give what you can !

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  • Radiation

      3 July 2024
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    Kiri had her final radiation session to treat the second brain tumor today. She has been handling these sessions like the champion she is.

    She said it feels weird having her head locked to a table and only breathing through two little holes in the metal mask.

    She also said they played 80s music and it was like she was in the clubs!

    I have been checking in on Kiri these past 2 weeks and she is thankful that she was having the final radiation session today so she could get started on the Immunotherapy for her lungs next Wednesday.

    Kiri continues to have that can-do attitude that keeps her going. She has been a bit more wheezy when speaking to her, you can definitely hear it in her voice, her breathing is sh!t. Some of the medications have made her face swell a little bit, I don't mind giving her crap about her chubby cheeks- and she's happy to give it right back.

    We are keeping our fingers and toes crossed for Kiri's radiation treatment to work and kill off that ugly brain tumor that has put a hold on her immunotherapy and caused her alot of pain.

    Keep being you Kiri. You have so many people who care about you, who are following your journey and sending you well wishes.

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  • Radiation

      24 June 2024
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    Hello to all who are following Kiri's journey.

    Kiri starts radiation treatment for the second brain tumour this coming Wednesday 26th June 2024. The radiation zaps will be done over a 5 day period.

    We are all hoping this will be successful for her, to avoid having to have more brain surgery.

    Kiri is keeping in good spirits, despite the headaches, nausea, lack of sleep and multiple medications she is on.

    She continues to make the most of every day, hour by hour, although most everyday things leave her exhausted afterwards.

    We thank you all for continuing to support Kiri to receive her treatments and allow her more time with her family and friends. She really is a remarkable woman.

    Many thanks,

    Jo

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  • Tumor number 2

      17 June 2024

    Kiri's specialists have opted to go ahead with trying radiation to treat Kiri's new brain tumor. She will still be needing immunotherapy for her lung cancer.

    This means many trips over the next couple of weeks to St George's in Christchurch.

    We will post further updates once Kiri has started her immunotherapy again, and the brain tumor has been treated over the 5 day radiation cycle period ahead.

    Thank you to those of you who have generously donated to Kiri so far, and to those of you who have helped by sharing her page. She and her family are very grateful.

    Please continue to show support by sharing the page to others, asking them to donate or to share as well.

    Cheers,

    Johanna Tawharu

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