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Help Ariana Kohu fund her cancer treatment

$42,054 of $100,000 goal
Given by 388 generous donors in around 4 months

Help Ariana Kohu fund cancer treatment

Wellington

My cousin Ariana is bravely battling stage 4 Cervical cancer, which has spread to various parts of her body.

This type of cancer is incurable, and all we wish for is more time to create lasting memories with our cherished 33-year-old family member and friend.

With limited treatment options due to the cancer's recurrence and previous treatments, chemotherapy is now the primary choice. While chemo may slow or halt the cancer's progression, our hope is for a potential reversal.

Although immunotherapy paired with chemotherapy could offer promising results, immunotherapy is not funded for Ariana as she doesn’t reach funding guidelines, resulting in a monthly cost of $10,000 NZD. We are determined to provide Ariana with the necessary treatments and are actively seeking funding support to prolong her time with us.

Ariana's cancer journey began in August 2019, leading to intensive treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation. Despite facing challenges such as adverse reactions to chemo, Ariana remained strong and resilient, ultimately being declared cancer-free in March 2020.

Unfortunately, in late 2023, Ariana experienced a recurrence of cancer, leading to severe symptoms and the need for a permanent catheter.

To extend the time we have we are aiming to fund immunotherapy at $10,000 per month.

Her animals have helped her through some really dark days and we want to give her some more time to continue enjoying them with her partner Steve and her family and friends

Karina Campbell's involvement (page creator)

Ariana is my younger cousin, sister and best friend

Use of funds

Money will be used to pay for immunotherapy treatments at $10k per month. The drug which is unfunded for Cervical cancer in Nz is called pembrolizumab

Any remaining money will be used to cover hospital expenses as Ariana is unable to work

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Thank you!!!  7 April 2024

On behalf of the Kohu Whanau we would love to express our gratitude to each and every person who has liked, shared and donated. We know times are tough and we appreciate it so much. We have raised almost 5 months worth of treatment (including outside fundraisers) such a massive effort from everyone.

We are hoping continue to reach our goal so we can all stop sharing these posts and start with the happier updates and memories made

Please keep sharing this givealittle and we will get there soon 🙏

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Guest Donor on 29 Jul 2024
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Conor on 25 Jul 2024
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Helen on 16 Jul 2024
Great to have found my cousin Raewyn again...
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Peter on 11 Jul 2024
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Kudzai on 05 Jul 2024
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This campaign started on 4 Apr 2024 and ended on 31 Jul 2024.