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Help Me Beat Cancer – Support My Healing Journey

$8,249 of $55,000 goal
Given by 86 generous donors in around 5 months

After five years of battling cancer, I’m now raising funds for the second part of my alternative treatment.

Wellington

My Story

In 2020, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer, with metastasis in my neck. I went through intense chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

In 2021, I was told the treatment hadn’t fully eliminated the cancer, so I had neck surgery. Still, I kept going, working full-time while doing everything I could to rebuild strength and create a new sense of normal.

But in 2024, the cancer returned. I underwent a second complex neck surgery for a recurrent tumour.

After deep research and connecting with people who had healed, I committed to an alternative treatment that includes prolonged fasting.

My Alternative Treatment

In November and December, I did a 21-day no-food water fast, followed by 18 days of juice fasting, at a healing retreat in Bali.

My blood work improved. I felt clearer and more alive than I had in years. Most importantly, I felt hopeful again.

Now, I am preparing for the next round of deep healing and fasting.

It’s not easy for me to ask for support. This is the first time in my life I’ve reached out for financial help. I’ve always provided for myself, but after being unable to work for the past eight months, I no longer have the means to continue my treatment alone.

Whether big or small, your donation would mean the world to me. It’s a chance to help someone choose life, trust in their path, and continue when the road is hard.

From My Heart to Yours

From the deepest part of my being:

Thank you for reading this.

Thank you for believing in my healing.

With love,

Helen

Use of funds

Funds raised will go towards:

• Fasting treatment and retreat costs

• Travel expenses (flights, visas)

• Medical insurance

• Accommodation and basic living costs while I heal

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Robert
Robert 4 days ago
$20
Vitaliy
Vitaliy on 16 Nov 2025
Скоріше одужуй!
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Ukrainian Gromada
Ukrainian Gromada on 16 Nov 2025
Ukrainian Gromada of Wellington wishes you strength to beat cancer
$100
Iuliia
Iuliia on 14 Nov 2025
$100
Даша
Даша on 02 Nov 2025
З днем народження, Лєночка
$150

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This campaign started on 2 Aug 2025 and ends on 2 Aug 2026.