Help Carol through her cancer journey
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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Birthdays with new meanings - thanks to all xx 10 April 2026
The 5th April 2026, was my 49th birthday, a day I truly wasn’t sure I would be here to celebrate.
On 26th April 2024, I was diagnosed with one of the rarest blood cancers, myelofibrosis. It was picked up on a routine blood test. By the time it was found, the cancer was already advanced & time was not on my side. The only cure was a stem cell transplant, ideally from a 100% donor match. Despite searching a worldwide database of over 40 million donors, no match was found. Our next best chance was my son Daniel — a 50% match — even then, there were uncertainties.
On 2nd September 2025, Shona & I moved to Auckland for treatment. I spent 8 wks in hospital undergoing high-dose chemotherapy, followed by my transplant on 19th September, receiving stem cells from my hero, Daniel.
From that moment, the fight began. My body battled hard against the new cells, but Daniel’s cells fought harder. Those weeks were the toughest of my life. I was critically unwell and closer to death than I can put into words — but giving up was never an option.
Through it all, Shona was by my side 24/7. My soulmate & my rock — she showed incredible strength, love, and resilience through the most terrifying time of our lives. She was only able to stay with me thanks to the Givealittle page, which raised $30,000. To those who gave so Shona could stay by my side — thank you. We are forever humbled by the love and support from our village, near and far. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you 🥰
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