Help Dominique live life to the fullest through her battle with incurable cancer

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Given by 386 generous donors in around 7 months

Dominique, who is only 21 years old, is battling incurable colon cancer. This page is to help cover her cancer treatment and life goals.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Dominique, a warm and kind-hearted 21-year-old from Dunedin, now residing in Christchurch, is facing the toughest battle of her life. While pursuing her passion for psychology at the University of Canterbury, Dominique received a heartbreaking diagnosis: incurable colon cancer which had metastasized to her Liver. The oncologists have given a 1 to 5 years of life expectancy to Dominique. Additionally, The severe symptoms forced her to quit both her studies and her job.

Now, she needs to undergo chemotherapy every two weeks, along with a critical treatment that is not funded (Avastin/ Bevacizumab) for her particular case in New Zealand. Without health insurance, Dominique and her family are facing overwhelming and unexpected medical expenses.

Funds raised will also be vital for covering Dominique's living expenses, allowing her to maintain a sense of normalcy and dignity during the challenging time ahead. Additionally, these contributions will help Dominique achieve some of her personal goals and dreams, bringing her moments of happiness and fulfilment as she faces this challenging journey.

Your kindness and generosity can make a significant impact. By donating, you can help Dominique make the most of her life, access life-prolonging treatments, and support her living expenses, allowing her to concentrate on her courageous fight against cancer. Let's come together and show Dominique that she is not alone in this battle.

Heloisa Lima's involvement (page creator)

Having initially worked as Dominique's manager, our relationship evolved into a sister like bond. Now, I'm assisting in managing this page to alleviate some stress for Dominique and her family during this challenging time.

Use of funds

Your donations will fund Dominique's cancer treatments (Avastin/ Bevacizumab) and potential new options to extend her life, while also helping with her living expenses to support her dreams and quality of life.

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My First Life Update  1 July 2024

Posted by: Dominique McShain

Hello,

Thank you deeply for your donation! Your kindness means the world to me, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the support I've received.

An update on my journey: The past two months have been incredibly challenging as I've navigated the biggest change of my life, both physically and mentally. Despite the hardships, I cherish my good days when I feel well enough to go out and do things. Today marks my 5th round of chemo, which I always approach with apprehension due to the side effects. Over the next week, I anticipate sleeping most of the time and managing these effects as best as I can.

I'm also pleased to share that I'm in a better place mentally and am now ready to share more of my journey. I'm prioritising my quality of life and creating meaningful memories, as I've come to realise this is most important when time is so limited.

Thank you once again for your kindness and support. Your generosity is deeply appreciated, and I wish you all a full life filled with so much joy and love!

Warmest regards,

Dominique.

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Darrell 3 days ago
Enjoyed your wedding photos. Looked like a very special day enjoyed by all. You continue to show such amazing strength during this difficult journey. Thinking of you and your family.
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This campaign started on 17 May 2024 and ends on 17 May 2026.