Help Steve fight for his life

$39,150 of $65,000 goal
Given by 130 generous donors in around 4 months

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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#5 treatment today  27 January 2026

Words from Helen..Had the 5th treatment today, Steve’s sorta feeling old hat at it. Extremely tied and nasty wound on head, we were told it was going to get worse before it gets better. Steve can’t wait for it to all just heal up. Fair to say this nurse is hoping the same.

Anna here.. As you may know this Give a Little is closing on Friday. You guys have been so generous and this path that Steve is on couldn’t have been made possible without every single one of you so a huge thank you to you all. Xx

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Grant
Grant on 27 Jan 2026
$100
Karyn
Karyn on 26 Jan 2026
$100
Jax, Kevin and Mr Brown
Jax, Kevin and Mr Brown on 25 Jan 2026
$200
Lisa M
Lisa M on 24 Jan 2026
$20
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Guest Donor on 23 Jan 2026
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This campaign started on 11 Oct 2025 and ended on 31 Jan 2026.