Help support Curtis’s Leukaemia Treatment in Germany.

$4,750 donated
Given by 31 generous donors in around 6 months

Curtis’s family have raised the treatment costs,they still need help to cover travel and living. We are asking for your help to cover this.

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Curtis was living life to the full like any 6 year old boy until Mother’s Day weekend 2020 when he had a fall on his bike. It was shortly after this he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Curtis quickly went through intensive chemotherapy for the family to be told it had not worked.

He is currently having allogenic bone marrow transplant in preparation for a drug trial in Germany which will involve intensive ALLO immune cell therapy.

PLEASE HELP CURTIS ACHIEVE NED AND REACH REMISSION.

Curtis has shown nothing but immense courage and strength these last 2 months and enjoyed celebrating his 7th Birthday on Saturday with his family.

His mother needs your support! She has already gone through this with Curtis’s father Kelly who fought the same disease. Unfortunately, Kelly passed away at home the morning after Curtis’s 2nd Birthday with Curtis in his arms.

Please help this very brave boy and donate to support Curtis and his family.

Thank you very much.

Caroline, Curtis and Family xx

Cheryl Smith-Graham's involvement (page creator)

A friend of Caroline and Curtis.

Use of funds

To help with travel and living costs for the months needed in Germany.

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Coming Home - 8 days and counting!  4 March 2021

Posted by: Caroline Watene

Kia ora e te whānau, ngā mihi aroha ki a kōutou katoa,

I’m delighted to share with you the news of Curtis’s homecoming (12th March) after 8 months in Singapore. Curtis returns having reached NED (No Evidence of Disease), an incredible milestone which at the beginning of this journey seemed unattainable.

The obstacles were many, yet, they became tremendous measures of his spirit and strength of character. While I wish not to reflect too deeply on the obstacles I acknowledge the adversity bred Curtis’s sheer grit, faith and determination!

There is a way to go, but he has so bravely come through the worst of the storm, and we are so full of hope for his future.

Every step of the way there has been a team with us, both at home and abroad; sharing their skills, knowledge, expertise, and awful jokes. Each aspect of care given with utter devotion to Curtis and the fight.

To my whānau, my beautiful sisters, Cheryl, you are the salt of the earth, we could not have come this far without your unwavering presence and belief!

Nick, I appreciate you my friend, more than you know.

For the infinite and mysterious ways kindness has found Curtis (and I) we are so deeply blessed. For every good and generous thing, for the words of encouragement, the rainbows and faithful prayer. We love and appreciate you all.

Na te manaakitanga o te Atua i runga i a kōutou katoa,

Arohanui rawa atu,

C&C xxx

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Latest donations

Scotty, Stace, Hawaiki, Maiana & Kurawaka Morrison
Scotty, Stace, Hawaiki, Maiana & Kurawaka Morrison on 01 Oct 2020
Aue ehoa te nuinga o te haerenga nei mou. Mamae a matou ngakau, kore e kitea e rongo i a koe ehoa, heoi ano he mihi kau ana he mihi tino arohanui ki a koe korua ko Curtis. Me haere tahi korua i runga i te Atua nui. Mai matou te whanau Morrison xxx
$500
Caroline Watene

Arohamai e te whānaunga, tino ngawari i a au, mo te tino rerekētanga o te haerenga mō Curtis. Koia kōutou ma e Stace. Te maha ake o aroha me te tino manaakitanga mōu. Arohanui, C&C xxx Whaia te imeera

Caroline Watene
Biani
Biani on 22 Aug 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with you both Caroline & Curtis.. xxx
$100
Caroline Watene

Kia ora rawa atu Biani, we appreciate that very much. Thank you for your prayerful support and generosity. Ngā mihi arohanui, C&C xx

Caroline Watene
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 21 Aug 2020
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Caroline Watene

Ngā mihi arohanui, C&C x

Caroline Watene
Morgan Graham
Morgan Graham on 03 Aug 2020
$100
Caroline Watene

Kia ora Morgan, thank you very much for your support and kindness. We appreciate you! Ngā mihi arohanui, C&C xx

Caroline Watene
Collier Waaka whanau
Collier Waaka whanau on 31 Jul 2020
Caroline and Curtis, our whanau feel so much aroha for you at this time. We lift you up in prayer Curtis, we just know you have your mums courage and determination. Kia kaha korua and know there is an army of people who love and care for you both.
$50
Caroline Watene

Ngā mihi aroha ki a kōutou ma te tumanako e whānau. Arohamai te tino tõmuri taku whakautu. Thank you my beautiful and faithful friends. Arohanui rawa atu, C&C xxx

Caroline Watene

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This campaign started on 22 Jul 2020 and ended on 19 Jan 2021.