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Help Holly fight Stage 4 Cancer

$49,256 of $70,000 goal
Given by 811 generous donors in around 7 months

Help fund Holly's cancer treatment

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay

"In August 2023 my best-friend Holly, 25 y/o, found out her cancer had returned and metastasised in her pelvis/abdomen; now Stage 4 Melanoma. She was told, without treatment she had a fleeting 12 months to live.

Holly is her mothers (Fiona) only child. She is her main support and has been by her side every step of the way. Fiona is working tirelessly to support Holly through this devastating time.

Holly’s nature is an extraordinary influence to so many. She radiates kindness and compassion - always going above and beyond to help anybody, animal and being. The resilience she has shown to the challenges that have arisen is admirable. Even with all the hardships she has had to face she still exudes positivity and appreciation towards life. Between her daily pills and rounds of Immunotherapy (pembrolizimab) she continues to work her part-time job and create for her clothing label 'Olli'.

She's been undergoing treatment since September 2023 and is responding well but the ongoing costs are taking their toll. Unfortunately, Pharmac doesn't fund any of her other treatment options (BRAF inhibitors) and we will need to self fund treatment at $8800+ per month in the future. The reality of the financial burden ahead has become evident and without the support of our community these life-saving drugs will be inaccessible to Holly.

Holly is beyond deserving of more time. Her mum and her need your support. We are immensely grateful for any love or financial support you can offer, thank you x"

Caitlin Molony-Clark's involvement (page creator)

Holly's best friend

Use of funds

Cancer treatment (Braftovi/Mektovi), specialist appointments, compression garments, other medical costs.

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Latest update

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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Latest donations

Colin
Colin 4 days ago
I lost my Mum to an agressive Melanoma a few years ago and it was a rough few months. I wish Holly all the best with her treatment.
$50
Holly Norman

Thank you Colin - I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my love to you and your family!

Holly Norman
Graeme
Graeme on 24 Jan 2025
$50
Caitlin Molony-Clark

Thank you Graeme it means so much to us

Caitlin Molony-Clark
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 24 Jan 2025
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Caitlin Molony-Clark

Thank you so much for your support we really do appreciate your kindness 🌸

Caitlin Molony-Clark
Rowena
Rowena on 12 Jan 2025
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Caitlin Molony-Clark

Thank you so much Rowena, your donation is very much appreciated 💗

Caitlin Molony-Clark
Caitlin
Caitlin on 30 Dec 2024
$30
Holly Norman

So appreciative Caitlin 💗

Holly Norman

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This campaign started on 6 Jul 2024 and ends on 1 Jul 2026.