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Help Holly fight Stage 4 Cancer

  • The final push!

      20 July 2025
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    Hi everyone,

    I’m writing on behalf of my best friend, Holly. She’s been going through cancer treatment for some time now and has come such a long way — but we’ve hit a wall and we still need to raise $8,000 to cover the remaining treatment costs. The financial burden this has been for Holly and her Mum has been immense and without this final push for $8,000, continuing this life saving treatment would be unfeasible.

    This is essential for her to stay on the treatment that is working oh so well.

    If you’re able to donate, it would mean the world to us. Times are hard and we understand this isn’t possible for all, so sharing this with others would still make a big difference. Every bit of support counts.

    Thank you all so much for your ongoing support in Holly's Journey.

    Cait xx

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  • Amazing news!

      13 March 2025
    Posted by: Holly Norman
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    I’m so proud to share that I’m now in remission!

    My last CT scan has shown no evidence of disease (NED) and that the remaining mass is likely fibrosis (scar tissue) - whoohoo!

    I’ve been given the all clear to stop immunotherapy (funded Keytruda) after 26 rounds. I will need to continue taking my BRAF inhibitors for improve my chances of a durable remission - now $14,700 per month (until I reach the cap of $70,000).

    I’m feeling immensely thankful to be part of the small percentage of people who can say they’re NED with stage 4. Looking forward to regaining a sense of normality to life and as always forever grateful for your continued support X

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    • 14/03/2025 by Riana

      SO EXCITING!!

      Thank you for the update and I hope you're all well, congratulations for getting through this rough part - better times incoming! I hope your recovery goes swiftly and you'll be back to doing what you love very soon.

    • 14/03/2025 by David

      Very happy to hear that.

  • Goal adjustment

      13 November 2024

    Hi team,

    We are endlessly grateful for the generosity that the community has shown to support Holly. We have however had to readjust the current goal due to an increase in medical costs. Here are a few of the reasons as to why we are needing the extra support.

    As Holly moves towards self-funding her medication and accessing required medical equipment we realised that our initial goal was not sufficient.

    Additional Costs:

    -Anticancer drugs have increased from $8800 per month to $13,500 per month.

    -Access to a Lymphoedema specialist

    -The purchase of the LF900 Compression pump at $2700

    -Any other unexpected costs

    Thank you once again,

    with love

    Cait x

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  • Thank you!

      24 October 2024
    Posted by: Holly Norman

    A huge thank you from me and my Mum! Your donations have allowed me access to valuable resources that wouldn't have been attainable otherwise.

    - I've been seeing a private Melanoma Specialist who has given us a clear plan moving forward and has provided us with something even more valuable; lots of hope!

    - I've been able to visit a Lymphedema therapist and purchase new compression garments to combat the complications caused by my initial surgeries.

    My last few scans have shown my disease is stable which is a huge win! I'm having minimal side effects from treatment and have now reached the 1 year mark on Keytruda - 1 more year to go. One day at a time! <3

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    • 25/10/2024 by Riana

      I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU

      I have been in and out checking on your page since an initial email from GoodFor. I'm literally nobody to you but you've been in the back of my mind for months now, so never forget you've got lots of random support out there. You're doing so well, take it easy, take care of yourself! 🤍

    • 25/10/2024 by G & M Bateman

      Hi Holly, I’m so glad your journey to wellness has been improved by people’s compassion.

      Blessings

      Mary

    • 26/10/2024 by Marissa

      Holly, so great to read this latest update!

      There are heaps of us cheering you on across Aotearoa, even though we’ve never met. Wishing you all the best in your next stages of treatment.

      💛

      M

  • QR code

      9 August 2024
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    Hi Team, a few of you had asked for ways in which you could help out. If you could please share these posters around. Feel free to print a few out and pop them in to your locals; cafes, shops etc the QR will lead you to this page. Every little bit of help takes us a step further so thank you so much 😊

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  • Holly’s 15th round of immunotherapy

      25 July 2024
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    Hi Everyone we wanted to update you on Holly’s challenging journey. She has just had her 15th round of immunotherapy where she also received her next round of daily targeted therapy. She is such a trooper. While these times are very challenging she is giving it her all.

    She’s back home now with her dear cat Milly Mouse to rest up after a busy week.

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