Help Roimata fight Cancer of the Nerve Cells (Nueroblastoma)
This page is dedicated to raising funds for Roimata's day to day care and support during her challenging journey.
Hamilton, Waikato
Dear friends and supporters,
I want to introduce you to my beloved Roimata, a vibrant young soul who has just been diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that start in the adrenal glands. Yesterday, we received the news that she has a large tumor at the top of her right kidney, which is not only pressing against her kidney but also her ribs. We are scheduled for a CT scan on Tuesday to determine the extent of the cancer.
Our journey ahead will lead us to Starship, where Roimata will undergo a series of treatments, surgeries, and chemotherapy over the next year. At this stage, time is of the essence. Our dear Roimata is understandably frightened, and we, her family, friends, and community, share in that fear and shock.
During this challenging time, I may not be able to respond to comments directly, but I will be reading and appreciating your support. I'll provide updates when there's more to share. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us as we navigate this difficult journey. Any funds raised will be used for day to day expenses, travel, needs that arrive during or after chemo including items to keep our home sanitised and a wig and accommodation to ensure Roimata receives the care she needs. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
With love and gratitude,
Huia Abraham (mother of Roimata)
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Any funds raised will be used for travel, accommodation, food, supplies, and all costs that arise to ensure Roimata receives the care she needs.
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Latest update
21st May 6 Weeks post transplant 24 May 2024
This is the 6th week. Had a blood transfusion yesterday and her white cells have dropped again, below 1 but it looks like we can go home Thursday, mostly for Roimatas mental health as she is struggling. We have to be back on Sunday for tests. Hopefully will just be 1-2 nights, then should be able to go back to Hamilton until the 9th June, then the second transplant. It has been extremely difficult. Roimata is still struggling, she can barely walk, talk and is vomiting a few times a day, constant nausea and just sick of it all. I have no idea how we are going to get through this next step. Due to the shared care, everything is just so much harder as the funding only covers 1 parent at a time so every Thur/Fri I have no support or funding. have to try and figure it all out, every week. Just another stress and hard to sort as my main priority is Roimata. Not asking for help, just venting. The next Transplant is going to be so, so bad.
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