Help Our Little Luella Fight Cancer
Supporting 10-month-old Luella Akroyd and her whānau as she battles high risk neuroblastoma cancer and faces two years of treatment.
Auckland
On August 14th, Luella Akroyd was unexpectedly diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer after a large cancerous tumour was found in her abdomen. This news has devastated her parents, Asher and Keighley, her big sister Mila, and their family dog, Nylah. Our sweet Luella, only 10 months old, is already having to fight for her life.
Luella’s cancer is considered high risk as it has spread beyond the original tumour, with metastatic lesions affecting her liver, lungs and femur bone. The tumour measures 9cm x 9cm and is putting pressure on her major organs. She has already undergone several tests, scans and medical procedures to help stabilise her health as a result of the tumour and cancer. Luella began chemotherapy just four days after her diagnosis.
Doctors at Starship Hospital have prescribed an aggressive treatment plan that, at this stage, will span two years, giving Luella the best possible chance of a full cure. This includes an initial 15 weeks of chemotherapy, surgical removal of the tumour, targeted radiation therapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplant, further chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Ongoing scans will monitor how Luella responds to treatment.
All of Luella’s treatment will take place at Starship Hospital, where she will need to be admitted for weeks at a time, with short periods at home for much needed rest and recovery between each phase of treatment.
Kia kaha, Kia maia, Kia manawanui, Luella. ❤️
Roman Akroyd's involvement (page creator)
I am Luella’s Uncle and the brother of her Dad, Asher. I have set up this page to support Luella and her whānau through this journey.
Use of funds
This page supports Luella and her whānau, easing financial pressure from living, travel, kai, bills and other expenses that come with Luella’s treatment, so they can focus on what matters most, being there for Luella throughout her treatment and recovery.
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Update One - Part 2 14 September 2026
We are incredibly grateful for every bit of support we have received. There is no wrong way to help — whether it’s sharing our page, sending a message, dropping off a meal or simply checking in, every gesture means so much to our family. We read every single message and comment, and it means more than you know. If you would like to help in any way, please just reach out with your ideas.
Here’s how you can help:
- Share this page — one of the most impactful ways you can support us.
- Subscribe to the page — this is where we will share updates.
- Donate — every contribution helps ease the unexpected financial pressure.
- Fundraising ideas or business connections — always gratefully received.
- Food and petrol vouchers — incredibly helpful while travelling to and staying at Starship.
Thank you for standing beside our family and continuing to support Luella.
All our love,
Asher & Keighley
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