Help Carol through her cancer journey

$24,360 donated
Given by 117 generous donors in 11 weeks

This page is here to rally love and support for Carol and Shona as they kick cancer in the arse — together, with courage and a smile.”

Bay of Plenty

Our dear Carol has been diagnosed with cancer and is now preparing for a bone marrow transplant. By her side every step of the way will be her loving wife, Shona — supporting her through the challenges ahead.

Carol is so much more than her diagnosis. She’s a devoted wife, a caring mum, nonna, a loyal mate, a valued colleague, and the heart of every room she walks into (with her signature French profanity - f#*k cancer, in full swing!).

This next stage of treatment will be tough, both emotionally and financially. Your kindness and generosity will help ease some of the stress so Carol and Shona can focus on what matters most — healing, hope, and spending precious time together.

Every bit of support, whether big or small, means the world. Let’s surround them with love, encouragement, and strength.

Thank you for helping Carol and Shona through this journey.

Tracy Mitchell's involvement (page creator)

Carol and I met through nursing, sharing shifts filled with challenges, tears, and plenty of laughter — and a friendship that’s lasted beyond the job.

Use of funds

Your generosity will go towards bills and living costs allowing Shona to step back from work to be by Carol’s side through the transplant, giving Carol the chance to focus fully on healing and recovery without the added stress of work or finances.

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Latest update

Update from your girl  12 October 2025

UPDATE UPDATE

F**k cancer

After the hardest battle of My life, we have turned a corner. Daniel’s White bloods cells

have decided to come marching on in, these soldiers are strong 💪 and will continue this fight as they come from our hero Daniel.

Still a few up’s and downs and hurdles to cross.

with the immense love of my beautiful wife Shona, who has been behind me every step of this journey and to our immediate friends and family and all of our crews we could feel the immense love and support wrapping around us on this journey.

My Doctor

Hopes to have me back a Domain lodge over the weekend where I’ll be for a further 2 ish months.

F**K CANCER YOU CANT BEAT ME MOTHER F***ER.

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Latest donations

Nakita
Nakita on 12 Oct 2025
$50
Bronwyn
Bronwyn on 12 Oct 2025
Love and courage to you xx
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Trudy
Trudy on 06 Oct 2025
Kia kaha, sending much love to you both ❤️
$100
Helena
Helena on 04 Oct 2025
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Sariah
Sariah on 24 Sep 2025
Kia kaha Carol :)
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This campaign started on 27 Aug 2025 and ended on 13 Nov 2025.