Funds raised will go towards supporting Ashyrs treatment now and in the future.
Āwhitu, Auckland
On the 20th of November Katie and Leigh were given the news of any parents worst nightmare, their fun loving bubbly 9 year old boy Ashyr has a brain tumour.
Ashyr was promptly operated on to remove the tumour and upon further investigation, it has been discovered the tumour is aggressive and fast acting.
The specialists have recommended proton therapy as the best option to avoid long term brain damage and medical issues from radiotherapy on a child's brain.
Proton therapy is an advanced medical treatment that gives him the best possible outcome. Unfortunately the treatment is only done in the USA or UK. It is expensive and he needs to be seen immediately.
In the event that treatment in New Zealand proves to be the best option, the money will be used to fund treatments and supportive therapies here.
Please consider donating to a much loved family and friend of so many. A family who is continually helping others and highly valued members of community.
Close friends.
Treatment to support Ashyrs road to recovery. The page will be updated once we know the best course of treatment.
Phoenix 10 May 2025
It took a little while for the scorched earth of the summer to be safe for a bonfire. But we got there in the end! Since arriving home we have also been slowly re-earthing, and tonight Ashyr finally got to let off his bonfire with his best friends around him. It was a special moment for him to reconnect with those who fill his cup, and the spiritual significance of finally burning that bonfire was not lost on us. May he rise from the ashes our sweet boy as we continue to pray for a long remission. I look back at this chaos and can't believe how it all worked out. The generosity of you all made this possible. Ashyr is walking, talking, swallowing, smiling and bright as a button. Scans have shown no necrosis and there have been no signs so far of any collateral damage from the proton therapy. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing Ashyr this best chance not just of surviving but thriving. I think the givalittle page has a natural end date and I'm not sure what that is. But I just wanted one last post update and expression of gratitude to all of you 🙏 🥹. The journey continues but we have been given the best foundation from which to fight from. Mauri tū Mauri Ora 💚💙🩵
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