Help Nicki Willetts defy the odds

$29,100 donated
Given by 185 generous donors in 6 weeks

Help surround Team Willetts with love, hope and practical support as Nicki fights for more precious time with her family.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Cancer has touched many of us in some way, and we know the worry and heartbreak this disease can bring. Many of us understand how precious time, memories, and moments with loved ones truly are.

Today, we are asking for your help to make that possible for Team Willetts: Nicki, Tim, Taylor, Sam, Jessica and Jackson.

At just 46, Nicki with her hubby Tim, and their beautiful children are facing something no family should have to endure. Nicki has been diagnosed with Chloangiocarcinoma - a rare terminal cancer of the bile ducts in her liver. Without effective treatment, she has been given months to live. To give Nicki as much time as possible, her treatment plan involves navigating complex options, combining chemotherapy alongside advanced targeted therapies and immunotherapies that are not publicly funded.

Team Willetts give so much of their time to the wider community, especially through sport, church, and school connections. Now it is our turn to support them. In difficult times, many of us want to help but do not always know where to start. Your support can help ease some of the financial pressure, giving Nicki and Tim space to focus on the road ahead. Nicki is positive, courageous, and resilient, and she has never been one to shy away from a challenge. We stand with her, Tim and their family in hope and support as she fights to defy the odds.

Any donation, no matter the size, will help give Nicki something incredibly precious: more time with her family.

Tracy Clough's involvement (page creator)

We've had the pleasure of knowing Nicki and Tiny since the early Colts rugby days with Marist Albion. Back then we were all young, childless and carefree - and we've been lifelong friends ever since!

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Every dollar raised will go directly to Nicki and Tim to choose how to spend. Contributions may help with unfunded treatment (page updates will be provided when we know more about treatment options), travel, everyday living costs, a holiday, or special family moments that bring hope, comfort, respite, and precious memories.

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Latest update

Round 2 of treatment soon to be underway  23 September 2026

We wanted to share a quick update as Nicki prepares to start her second round of chemotherapy treatment this week.

Thanks to her medication and plenty of rest, she has been managing the side-effects well. Yesterday she had a check-up with her specialist, who confirmed they’re very happy with her progress and how her body is coping with the treatment. For now, Nicki is having weekly blood tests, with her next round of comprehensive scans scheduled for early November, following her third round of treatment.

A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible support so far. We would love to keep this momentum going, so if you are able to donate or simply share this page with your network, please know your kindness is making a real difference for Team Willetts!

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Latest donations

Joanna
Joanna 4 days ago
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Krysia
Krysia 4 days ago
Much love and many prayers to you Nicky, and all the whānau. 💖
$100
Katrina
Katrina on 06 Oct 2026
My beautiful cousin, you are so strong just look at how many awesome kids you made, and with your incredible strength, calm nature and determination, I know you will keep fighting this every step of the way and you will win. Also with your wonderful, strong, kind and stubborn (just like me!) hubby by your side, you have the most amazing Hubby right beside you. You and your beautiful family deserve every opportunity to make precious memories, enjoy every moment together, and there will be many years ahead to keep making those memories together. Sending you all so much love, strength and positivity. We are all behind you and cheering you on every step of the way. Love yas xoxoxoxoxoxo
$100
Al
Al on 27 Sep 2026
$75
Smitha
Smitha on 24 Sep 2026
Sending lots of love
$50

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This campaign started on 31 Aug 2026 and ends on 30 Aug 2027.