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  • An update from Christie's family

      24 May 2024

    It's been just over six months since our beautiful Christie passed.

    On the weekend, some of her friends in the UK did a half marathon run in her memory to raise awareness, thank you everyone for their continued love and support.

    Her family wanted to thank you again for your generous donations and also provide an update on how the funds are being distributed in Christie's memory.

    Christie's family are donating to causes as they arise, in memory of Christie. This has brought about beautiful relationships and connections they didn't expect to find, as suffering is something we at one time or another, inevitably face. But just like how we didn't have to go through it alone, now we pay it forward to help others in need.

    If you have donated and provided an email address, the family will send out an email update every six months until all the funds have been donated.

    $12,000 - Christie's Funeral expenses

    $5,000 - Undunty Family. - Grandma's cancer treatment expense

    $5,000 - Givealittle - John & Helen Hunt stage 4 melanoma treatment

    $500 - Cancer Society

    $5,000 - Givealittle - Mrs. Anne Goulter

    $12,500 - Breast Cancer Foundation

    $25,000 - Women's Refuge

    $500 - St John

    $2,392 - UK Just Give Fundraiser

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  • Update from Christie's family

      15 November 2023

    On behalf of Christie’s family, they want to express their deepest thanks and love to all those that have donated and supported them.

    It is with heavy hearts that we share that Christie unexpectedly passed away on the 13th of November in hospital in the UK from a sudden heart attack. Along with the family and friends, we were all very hopeful for Christie to receive her new treatment.

    Initially, this fundraiser was set up for a lifesaving cancer drug called Opdualag and related medical costs. We understand if your contribution was specifically for her treatment. Should you like a refund, please contact Givealittle directly at helpdesk@givealittle.co.nz before the 23rd of November.

    All funds raised will be paid to Christie's parents, Ricky and Phoebe, and will now go towards all funeral and associated bereavement costs to get Christie and her family home to New Zealand. Remaining funds will then be further donated to others requiring melanoma treatment and women’s refuge - one of Christie’s well loved charities.

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    • 15/11/2023 by Hannah

      This is heartbreaking. Thinking of everyone who lost such a beautiful friend, sister, daughter ❤️

    • 15/11/2023 by Lisa

      Sorry to hear the sad news, sweet dreams Christie ❣️

    • 15/11/2023 by Ben Sorensen

      Kia ora Ricky, Phoebe and whanau, just wanted to give you my condolences and send some aroha in this tough time. Wish you all the best with your travel with Christie back home.

    • 15/11/2023 by Duane Read

      Im really sorry to hear this sad news. I am also battling stage 4 stomach cancer and half way through my chemo treatment and on keytruda. Please keep the funds for expenses towards funeral costs and getting Christie back to nz. Regards. Duane read

    • 15/11/2023 by kevin

      We are deeply saddened to hear of Christie's passing. Our thoughts and love go out to you. No, we don't want a refund. Sandy & Kevin

    • 15/11/2023 by Kate

      I am heartbroken to read this sad news. Christie was a gorgeous soul whom I had the pleasure of knowing and who worked for me a few years back. She was a beautiful person who touched all those that came into contact with her. Im so very sorry to hear of this tragedy and I send you all my love and thoughts as you go through this moment of coming to terms with her sudden passing. So much love to her family and friends. Kate Boyden

    • 15/11/2023 by County Fayre Incorporated

      Sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this time

    • 16/11/2023 by Trish

      We're so very sorry to hear of Christie's passing. Sending love and strength to her family x

    • 16/11/2023 by Hayley

      I am so deeply sorry for your loss, sending all my love. Rest easy Christie xx

  • Let's raise enough for Christie's first year of treatment

      2 November 2023

    All contributions will fund treatment and living costs for the upcoming 12 months: monthly rounds of Opdualag + side effect relief, all hospital & admin + living & transport costs.

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    • 15/11/2023 by Catherine

      Our prayers are with you all in this very sad time

      RIP Christie

      Colin and Catherine

    • 17/11/2023 by Jacqui

      Heart broken that our beautiful Christie has lost her battle. Her optimism, strength and bravery going through the last year is testament to the amazing woman she was. Forever in our hearts. Sending her family strength and love at this very challenging time. Fly free beautiful Christie.