Help father to be fight the big C

$19,740 donated
Given by 220 generous donors in around 6 months

Help us to support Ryan; a soon to be father who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Waikato

Our best friend Ryan recently received some devastating news when doctors discovered a cancerous tumour in his neck. He now requires urgent treatment inclusive of radiation and chemotherapy beginning this month at Waikato hospital. This discovery has come at a particularly difficult time, with Ryan and his Wife Farah expecting their first child any day now.

While we cannot take away the pain of this diagnosis, or its timing, we do believe we can help lessen some of the load Ryan and his family face. Due to the nature of Ryan’s treatment, it is unlikely that he will be able to work and provide for his new family over this time. By donating to help Ryan cover their living expenses, we can free Ryan up to focus on his health, as well as spend precious time with his new family.

Those that know Ryan, know of his warrior spirit and his determination to overcome any obstacles that face him. Whether it’s stepping in to the ring, or heading half way around the world to bring back a gold Medal, Ryan is always up for the challenge. No doubt this is his biggest challenge to date, and he is ready to fight with everything he has got. Please come stand with us in his corner, as we support him in knocking out the Big C once and for all.

Jeremy Fraser's involvement (page creator)

Ryan is a close friend of mine and would like to raise funds for him and his family.

Use of funds

All money raised will be used to cover living expenses such as rent, utilities and food. The goal being to alleviate financial stress and allow Ryan to focus on his health and family.

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Baby Hikuroa has arrived!  9 February 2018

On Wednesday at 1:59 am Ryan and Farah welcomed their baby boy to the world. All doing well and heading home from birth care today.

Ryan starts his radiation and chemotherapy treatment on Monday afternoon at Waikato.

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 30 Jul 2018
All the best
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 08 Apr 2018
Wish you and your family all the best
$10
Rebecca P
Rebecca P on 08 Apr 2018
I have only just caught up, but glad to see you are through the worst of the treatment and wish you, Farah and Rākai all the best with your recovery!
$50
Jatt Boy!
Jatt Boy! on 25 Mar 2018
Get well soon hikuroa! Love you Bro
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 22 Mar 2018
$50

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This campaign started on 4 Feb 2018 and ended on 4 Aug 2018.