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  • 12 months after 1st treatment

      9 October 2024

    To all the wonderful and thoughtful sponsors I have had during my fight with cancer. My last Immuno treatment was on the 4th October, and for the first time there was no sign of cancer in my CT scan and blood tests. My oncologist is really happy with my progress, and she has ordered my next two treatments. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me through this trying time, especially my family, friends, work colleagues and students at Opihi College. I will continue to have Immuno treatment for the next 12 months and then have a small break. I have been told that this treatment will not get rid of the cancer forever. but I am so happy that it has given me extra time to spend with my wife and son. Once again God bless, you have made a big difference in my life( Ma te Atua e manaaki, kua hanga e koe he rereketanga nui i roto i toku ora ). Te aroha me nga mihi mo te toenga o te tau 2024 ( Love and best wishes for the remainder of 2024)

    Eric Peters

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  • A big thank you

      1 June 2024

    My page will expire in about 30 days, and I would like to thank everyone for their kind donations and thoughts during this time. You've all given me the strength to fight this fight and to help others along my journey. To my wife and son, we will win!

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  • Opihi College shine

      23 March 2024

    Last night (Friday 22nd) Opihi College (where I work) had its Easter Fair. It was great to see so many people there from all walks of life. It was heartwarming to see signs donating all proceeds to Mr Peters's fight against cancer. To the students, staff, and whanau of Opihi College, a very big thank you and

    much aroha as I continue my fight against this disease.

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  • What a Night it was

      17 March 2024

    Wednesday the 13th of March was a fantastic night at Mountainview High School Auditorium. The acts were tremendous, especially Mountainview's Josh Grobin (Cameron Hale), The Jazz Band, and of course the stunning voices of the Duncan sisters. To Brent and Catherine, thank you both very much for an hour and a half of lovely company and aroha. You should be proud of what your students have accomplished. To the audience, thank you for coming and supporting my drive to purchase the non-funded drugs I need.

    Regardless of the amount of money raised, my family and I have never been offered such support and kindness. This is very humbling.

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  • Mountainview High School Fundraiser.

      28 February 2024

    Hi All,

    can not sleep well tonight as I have completed my next round of CT scans and blood tests before seeing my oncologist tomorrow.I am hoping it is a positive On a positive note, Mountainview High School's Music department is holding a fundraising event for my cause on Wednesday March 13th 7pm in the auditorium. A gold coin donation will gain you entry. Get yourself along to this eventful night and some fantastic young talent. To Brent Duncan and his students, I thank them very much for their overwhelming kindness and aroha. May God shine upon you and your whanau until my next update.

    Regards

    Eric Peters

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  • The next stage

      17 February 2024

    Hi All, I have been well but after my 4th immunotherapy treatment, I feel quite tired at the end of each day. I am still working as a secondary teacher, as I can not sit around and do nothing. I have been busy getting in contact with the Minister of Health, Dr Steve Reti. to find out when the new funded drugs will be available. My case has been given to David Seymour. My latest email has been to the member of Rangitata, James Meager for his help with the new drugs. Once again than you to everyone who has supported my cause. Regards Eric Peters

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    • 18/02/2024 by Carla da Silva Dias

      Kia ora Eric, I’m glad to hear that your treatment is going well and the tiredness is inevitable. I had 2 blood transfusions already as my body is not bouncing back as fast as it could from one chemo session to the other.

      Thank you so much for your personal fight and for representing every single cancer patient out here who could immensely benefit from additional funded drugs.

      Stay strong and keep fighting. Lots of positive thoughts your way. Carla

  • The fight begins for all

      25 January 2024

    Hi All,

    So many thanks for all the support everyone has shown towards me and my whanau. On the 26th is my 4th immuno dose and hopefully that will go well. I have decided to fight for all cancer suffers, by sending an email outlining my story to Shane Reti, minister of health. My main question I ask is when are theses drugs going to be available to the public as I voted for National on that promise. I have received an email back saying they received it and will look into my issue. Watch. This space for their teply

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  • Round 1 (many thanks for your help so far).

      17 January 2024

    Thank you to all of the people who have helped we towards accessing the medication I need. I really appreciate your support in my effort to beat this disease.

    Kind regards

    Eric Peters

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