Help my daughter Claire and her young children in her time of need .

$970 donated
Given by 20 generous donors in 5 days

Help for my very ill daughter .

Christchurch, Canterbury

My only daughter Claire Jenkins ,has just been ,this week ,with incurable acute AML Leukaemia .Claire is only 39 years of age ,she is now a single solo mum .She has 10 children ,with the two youngest aged 3 and 1 in her care . Claire buried her mother last month ,and was still dealing with that .Money is very limited ,and following diagnosis ,is being fast tracked into Christchurch hospital on Monday 13th July ,and will be admitted long term until treatment is finished ,several weeks later .In the meantime ,with me living in a retirement village in Taranaki ,not in a position to be down there to look after kids ,with my own health issues ,so the two youngest children ,Grace and Keanu ,are desperately finding a home for them in the interim and this sudden turn of events ,has caught us sadly and unexpectably .Claire is a wonderful loving mum to all her kids .Claire sat all the children down yesterday ,and has put them in the picture as much as small kids can absorb .This disease has a 30% survival rate after treatment ,and with treatment ,still only a short limited lifespan of months extra . If anyone can be kind and compassionate enough to get her through this ,by donating some funds to her account ,any funds raised will be used to pay costs like her rent and power bills while dealing with this horrible disease and at least give her kiddies a fund to assist them go on. PLEASE HELP ,even a little bit helps .Thanks in advance .

Roger Jenkins' involvement (page creator)

I am her dad .

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Money will be spent on looking after the children, and living costs. Any excess monies will form a trust account for the children to give them a fair go .

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Claire's battle  16 July 2026

Claire has now ,begun her treatment .I am in Christchurch with her due to the generosity of my sister Diane and husband Dennis .The two children are in temporary care ,and we are sorting out a plan as to what happens next .The treatment is already making her very ill ,so fingers crossed .Thanks to those that have kindly donated towards looking after all involved ,I will keep you all updated .

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Latest donations

Linda and Irene
Linda and Irene 3 hours ago
May you know God’s love at this difficult time. Praying for you and all your family.
$40
Roger Jenkins

Thankyou Linda and Irene for your kindness at a time of need

Roger Jenkins
Lisa
Lisa 10 hours ago
$45
Roger Jenkins

Many thanks Lisa for your generous and kind act of caring

Roger Jenkins
Judith
Judith 13 hours ago
$50
Roger Jenkins

thanks Judith for your generous compassion in a time of hurt and need

Roger Jenkins
Jane
Jane 13 hours ago
$20
Roger Jenkins

any thanks Jane ,much needed and appreciated ,

Roger Jenkins
Steph Tolley
Steph Tolley 14 hours ago
Go kick Cancer's butt! Sending you all the positive vibes x
$50
Roger Jenkins

your kind help is deeply appreciated thankyou very much

Roger Jenkins

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This campaign started on 11 Jul 2026 and ends on 11 Jan 2027.