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Help Rae Fight Myeloma

$12,862 of $55,000 goal
Given by 92 generous donors in around 11 months

Help Rae access life-saving cancer treatment!

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

Rae; loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, is admired for her kindness and resilience. In December 2022, her world changed with a diagnosis of Myeloma—a rare, aggressive cancer affecting plasma cells in the bone marrow. This devastating news followed the discovery of a large tumour on her femur, leading to major surgery in early 2023.

After six months of chemotherapy, Rae tragically relapsed. Scans revealed multiple tumours, including one near her spinal cord, risking paralysis. She has since endured radiation therapy, ongoing chemo, and faces months of rehabilitation.

In a courageous decision, Rae is relocating to Australia to become eligible for 'Daratumumab', not funded in NZ. This move offers hope but comes with immense financial strain. Unable to work, Rae lives in constant pain, a weakened immune system, and vulnerability to fractures.

Throughout her life, Rae has advocated fiercely for others, dedicating her career to education and disability support. She also spent years fundraising for cancer and mental health causes. Now, deservedly, it’s her turn to receive support.

How You Can Help...

Funds raised will assist Rae with:

Life-saving treatments

Travel and relocation costs

Rehabilitation and care

Every donation, share, or message makes a difference. Let’s give our Rae the chance she deserves to fight this battle and inspire hope for others facing similar challenges. Thank you for your kindness. 💕 Created by Eva (Rae's daughter), Andrea and Kerri (close friends)

Andrea Devane's involvement (page creator)

A friend of 30 years, met through common interests in the sport of squash and our careers in education. Other page collaborators are daughter Eva and another squash friend, Kerri.

Use of funds

Life-saving cancer treatments

Travel and relocation costs

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Latest update

Update from Rae  28 December 2024

I am so grateful to every one of you for your donations, messages of support and page sharing. The kindness, generosity and love from family, friends and people that have never met me has truly blown my mind. I cannot thank you enough!

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Latest donations

Courtney
Courtney on 12 Mar 2025
Kia kaha ❤️ Haden whānau
$50
Ken
Ken on 25 Feb 2025
30
$30
Maria
Maria on 10 Feb 2025
$30
Bri
Bri on 02 Feb 2025
Brave strong lady. I know this is going to be a long journey so I will keep donating. 💕
$100
Tarn Styche
Tarn Styche on 19 Jan 2025
Thinking of you Rae and your upcoming journey. Thoughts are with you wishing you all the very best. Love Tarn
$200
Andrea Devane

Thanks so much Tarn, your generosity means a lot!

Andrea Devane

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This campaign started on 11 Dec 2024 and ended on 16 Nov 2025.