Help Grayden and family on the road to recovery.

$3,800 donated
Given by 21 generous donors in around 12 months

To raise funds for Bronny and Grayden while Grayden recovers from major surgery and beating cancer.

Wellington

Dear friends,

We have been encouraged to create this givealittle page for those who are looking to provide financial support to our family while we continue on the long road to Grayden's recovery from cancer. Although we have been blessed with an all-clear on the cancer itself, the severe reduction in our capacity to work that has affected us since his diagnosis in August 2017 is looking set to continue for many months more than anybody expected. As it is, our stay in ICU has blown out from an expected 24 to 48 hours to, at the time of writing, three and a half weeks and counting. Then there is still the time in the ward and rehabilitation. Although the care here has been fantastic, there has been no replacement for family by his side as his mind struggles to make sense of his situation through a cloud of medication and what is, essentially, massive bodily trauma.

On a happier note, we appreciate incredibly the support that we have already been shown throughout this journey. If you haven't already, we would invite you to keep up-to-date with Grayden's recovery by requesting to join our Cookie Updates group on Facebook.

Many thanks,

Bronny Cook

Maryanne Monastra's involvement (page creator)

I am a close family and church friend of Bronny and Grayden. We and others have been walking this journey alongside the Cook's since Grayden's diagnosis. The emotional toll is high as is the financial one, as annual and sick leave run out and bills continue needing to be paid. This page has been set up to ease the financial strain on them in this difficult time. To help Grayden focus on getting better and Bronny on being there for her man.

Mother Teresa said: "If you can't do great things do little things with great love" so please, simply give what you can, with all your heart.

Use of funds

All funds raised will be used to support the Cook family while Grayden recovers.

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Latest update

On the move  4 June 2018

May 24th Grayden was transferred out of ICU.

"Grayden is still very weak and unable to walk yet or even swallow properly and the we have been told this will take time.

We so appreciate you keeping us in your prayers and thoughts while we are on this journey. Thank you for the practical and financial support too. We are so blessed to be surrounded by such amazing people who care. May God's richest blessings be on you all."

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 24 Jul 2018
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Guest Donor on 25 Jun 2018
God bless you Grayden and Bronny. Praying for your complete recovery Grayden.
$500
Liz Brown
Liz Brown on 25 Jun 2018
$150
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 12 Jun 2018
Get well Grayden!
$1,000
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 03 Jun 2018
$100

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Maryanne Monastra on behalf of Grayden & Bronny Cook
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This campaign started on 21 May 2018 and ended on 11 May 2019.