Help keep this brain running by helping Mark afford unfunded treatment

$9,750 donated
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A Givealittle page sharing Mark’s journey from fatigue to inoperable glioblastoma, helping fund treatment and support his care

Wellington

Mark’s journey started quietly, with what seemed like ordinary exhaustion. He was constantly tired, run down, and not quite himself. Like many people, we initially thought it might be stress, overwork, or something relatively manageable. When tests pointed toward thyroid issues, we hoped we had finally found the explanation and a path forward.

But when things didn’t improve, further investigations led to the devastating news that changed our lives forever — Mark was diagnosed with an inoperable Glioblastoma grade 4, a very aggressive incurable brain cancer.

Since then, life has become a whirlwind of specialist appointments, scans, treatment decisions, uncertainty, and trying to navigate a future we never expected. Despite everything, Mark continues to face this diagnosis with courage, determination, and still manages to keep his sense of humour through the darkest moments.

We are creating this page to help fund treatment to extend Mark's life and ease some of the financial pressure that comes with this journey — including medical costs, travel, time away from work, and giving Mark the best possible support and quality of life moving forward.

Every donation, share, and message of support means the world to us. Thank you for standing beside Mark and our family during the toughest fight of our lives.

Yvonne Macrae's involvement (page creator)

Our daughter and I are standing beside our dad and husband through his journey with inoperable glioblastoma, raising funds to support his treatment, care, and family needs during this fight

Use of funds

Treatment - Bevacizumab (not funded in NZ), cyber knife radiation

Care support.

Financial support for international travel for trials such as GBM Agile and immunotherapy. Travel to Auckland for administration of Bevacizumab as Wellington do not administer

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Bernie
Bernie 2 hours ago
$50
Angelina
Angelina 3 hours ago
$10
Steph Carys and Maggie
Steph Carys and Maggie 4 hours ago
Best wishes xx
$50
George
George 5 hours ago
Happy to help in any way I can.
$100
Campbell Family
Campbell Family 6 hours ago
$100

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Yvonne Macrae on behalf of Mark Macrae
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This campaign started on 19 May 2026 and ends on 19 Aug 2026.