Help Maddix keep dancing to the beat of his own drum.

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Maddix and his family are about to begin yet another journey to battle his brain tumor -they need your help :)

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Anyone who is lucky enough to already know 12 year old Maddix Pettigrew, is well aware he’s the life of the party, any one who doesn’t know him yet -your missing out.

As some of you are already aware, as a young boy, Madd was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor-he under went extensive treatment which, until know has kept it dormant.

Recent results show there has been significant changes in the growth, and now, Maddix, along with the support of his beautiful family, will be under going further treatment in attempt to subdue this pesky, but very serious tumor.

Maddix, is the funniest, loudest, proudest, most caring young man, in fact, the most important thing to him upon realising he was facing a huge battle, was that no one treated him differently.

At this stage Maddix is aware we all know, but understandably, would appreciate not being asked about it constantly. Out of respect for him, please dont approach the subject with him unless he raises it.

All donations and fundraising will be kept in the provided account, until it comes a time Maddix and/or his family needs or wants to do something that will create ever lasting memories and help him for fill any activities his heart desires.

Knowing this chap, it will be a full on list!!

Together, we can help him achieve it!

Heading into the unknown is daunting, scary and worrying for anyone.

Maddix isn’t fighting this battle alone, he has 4 brothers and sisters, dedicated parents and step parents and a tight knit, close and loving immediate family.

As you can imagine, what effects him, effects them.

We are hoping to raise continuous funds to not only help relieve the financial pressures that come with the on going travel and other related costs due to his illness, but most importantly to help Maddix continue to be the life of the party.

If you’ve met him, he’s already imprinted on your heart.

If you haven’t, let’s help him, so you too might be lucky enough to get the opportunity to have him imprint on you.

On behalf of Maddix and his family, I’d like to express how appreciative they are of any donation received, help is hard to ask for, but when it’s important, help is deserved, and I can whole heartedly say, this young man, along with his family, are more than deserving.

Thank you xo

Dae-Maree Haitana's involvement (page creator)

This page is for my best friend who's son has a brain tumor, recently it has made substantial changes and he will be under going more treatment. This page is dedicated to Maddix, a 12 year old who lights up the room, any money raised will be going directly to his Mother's bank account in order to give him as many experiences as possible and hopefully lower the financial burden.

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Lets help Maddix get as much fun packed experiences and adventures as we possibly can!!

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Leaping into chemo...and out of a plane!  30 November 2018

Maddix along with his Mum Alisha made their way to Christchurch earlier this week to begin his chemo treatment.

Of course Maddix has kept his can do attitude and kept his mum entertained throughout the trip, he’s in extremely good spirits as per usual.

Wednesday afternoon he had an operation to install his ‘porty’ a wee device that assists with receiving the chemo medicines, he recovered from that so well he even made it out for much needed take aways for tea.

He had a days break on Thursday before commencing treatment, and after much debating between himself and his mum, made his first purchase of a new phone.

He made good argument, it will help him capture moments and memories (as well as pictures to update us all), provide entertainment on his down days and of course help him keep in touch with his friends and family.

-of course it had nothing to do with Netflix or gaming 😂

This morning he got all connected up to the chemo and started off on his new reality. It was a long day but he’s feeling relatively good, both Maddix and Alisha are looking forward to getting home to their family tonight.

AND! Previous to this, last week he was surprised with a Sky dive -which he did with no hesitation! 16000 ft I’ve been told...many times.

This kid is unreal!

#keepdancingtoyourownbeat

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Karen Lemm
Karen Lemm on 16 Jun 2019
Good luck fella! All the best to you and your family.
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Jude Dawson
Jude Dawson on 14 Jun 2019
all the best- Keep dancing
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Dianne on 13 Jun 2019
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Guest Donor on 13 Jun 2019
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Anom on 13 Jun 2019
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This campaign started on 19 Oct 2018 and ended on 19 Oct 2019.