Helping a kind and selfless woman who is now facing the biggest fight of her life — cancer.
Dunedin, Otago
My amazing friend Nic is continuing her incredibly brave journey with cancer, and while she remains positive and strong, her family is facing tough challenges.
Recently, Nic experienced increased nausea and liver pain, resulting in several hospital visits. Scans and symptoms suggest infection and likely tumour growth — these “little monsters,” as she calls them, are now pressing on her bile ducts.
Her oncologist has now started her on unfunded treatments: cetuximab and encorafenib (in Nic’s words, Pam’s brand equivalent), alongside her regular chemo.
Nic is now three rounds into Folfox chemo and two round into this new treatment duo. A scan in the coming weeks will show how it's working, and we’re all hoping for good news.
Last year, your generosity helped ease that load. We are so incredibly thankful. If you’re in a position to help again, any contribution means the world.
This fundraiser will help cover:
Updated 10/9/25
*Any funds raised will go to cover cost for Nic’s three girls.
Nic is so grateful for the love and kindness she’s already received — from the meals, outings for the girls, to the donations.
In her own words: “It’s incredibly overwhelming to be the recipient of such a mammoth fundraising effort. I have to fight back tears thinking of the lovely community who’ve wrapped us in support. This is truly a lovely gift cancer has given.”
Nic is a dear friend from my high school days.
25/09/2025
Funds raised will go towards support for Nic's children.
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Funds raised will go directly towards
Unfunded cancer treatments, Encorafenib & administration costs at Mercy Hospital.
School costs & support for her children.
Everyday living costs — groceries, utilities, cleaner, expenses while she undergoes treatment.
Our beautiful Nic ❤️ 10 September 2025
A sad update… 💔
Nic passed away at 12:18am on Monday morning, after a courageous battle that began on April 21st, 2024.
Andrew has shared that the support their family has received from friends and people all around the world has been overwhelming.
Until her very last day, Nic cherished every visitor, every phone call, and every message from those she loved. Her radiant smile, quick wit, and sense of humour never faded — she was truly inspirational.
A beautiful soul, Nic’s love for her three girls — Renée, Zoe, and Greer — and for Andy, as well as her deep adoration for her parents, Christine and Kevin, and her love for her sister and brother - Megan and Kyle, shone brightly in her everyday life.
For those of us lucky enough to have known Nic, we will never forget her kind and generous heart.
Andrew has asked that any funds raised through Give A Little will go toward supporting Nic’s girls in the future.
Funds raised will now go to Andrew on behalf of the girls.
Thank you
Nicky
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