Help Steve fight for his life

$34,985 of $95,000 goal
Given by 121 generous donors in 4 weeks

Steve’s last hope is $95k immunotherapy not publicly funded. Help our much-loved dad, partner & mate keep fighting.

Hamilton, Waikato

We’re reaching out for help to give our much-loved father, partner, and mate Steve (aka Trackman, Rutzy) a fighting chance.

Since 2020, Steve has been battling an aggressive and relentless cancer of the neck, face, and head, advanced squamous cell carcinoma. He’s endured multiple surgeries and extensive rounds of radiotherapy, facing each challenge with courage, humour, and determination.

This week brought devastating news. Without further treatment, Steve’s cancer is expected to spread to his brain within months — doctors estimate he may have just 3–6 months left. But there is hope. His medical team believes immunotherapy offers a strong chance of controlling — and potentially reversing — the cancer’s progression. It’s a treatment that has achieved remarkable results for patients with similar conditions, giving them precious years they might not otherwise have had.

Sadly, this treatment isn’t funded through the public health system and comes with a $95,000 cost.

Steve means the world to so many — a devoted dad, loving partner, and loyal friend. We’re determined to do everything we can to help him access this treatment and keep him with us for as long as possible.

Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to giving Steve the chance he deserves.

Anna Petursson's involvement (page creator)

He's been my friend since I was 17 - 45 years.

Use of funds

8 x cancer treatments of Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) @ $11,000 per treatment and additional costs throughout treatment e.g. scans

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29 Oct 2025  29 October 2025

Steve had his first immunotherapy treatment today! Fantastic to get it underway so quickly and this couldn’t have been possible without everyone’s generosity. Thanks so much you great people!

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Latest donations

Tom, Maree, Max, George & Charlie xxx
Tom, Maree, Max, George & Charlie xxx 7 days ago
$50
Kathryn
Kathryn on 30 Oct 2025
Keep fighting Steve, you've got this. Best wishes for a successful outcome from your treatment.
$100
Tegan
Tegan on 29 Oct 2025
Sending so much love from Australia Steve! Get well soon ❤️❤️
$80
Jacqueline
Jacqueline on 29 Oct 2025
Go smash that bloody squamous Steve! Onwards and upwards now the first dose is on board. Wishing you many more years of living life to the fullest. You got this ❤️ Brendon & Jacqueline xx
$150
Karina
Karina on 29 Oct 2025
Kia kaha
$40

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Paying to a verified bank account of Helen Singers on behalf of Steve (aka Trackman, Rutzy) Rutz
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This campaign started on 11 Oct 2025 and ends on 11 Jan 2026.