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Help This Brave Mum of Four Access Life-Saving Treatment

$4,709 donated
Given by 40 generous donors in around 7 months

Help This Brave Mum of Four Access Life-Saving Treatment

Hawke's Bay

A mother’s love knows no bounds — yet at this moment, she is confronted with one. We need your help to overcome it.

We are appealing on behalf of a remarkable, resilient, and selfless woman — a mother to four incredible children — who has received the devastating news that her cancer has returned.

She is the cornerstone of her family. The one who ties shoelaces, dries tears, prepares school lunches, and soothes scraped knees. She is the kind of mother who is always present — for every sports event, every cherished moment.

But now, she is fighting for her life. Diagnosed with cancer three years ago, she now faces its return at stage 4. There is a treatment available that offers hope and precious time — time to witness her children grow, to remain their safe haven, their anchor, their everything.

However, this heartbreaking reality looms: the treatment is not publicly funded. The cost is staggering. Time is running out. Without it, her future remains uncertain.

What Your Support Means

Your donation will not simply fund a drug; it will provide:

A mother with more nights to tuck her children into bed

More hugs, more birthdays, more treasured memories

A family clinging to hope amid despair

We understand these are challenging times for many, but if you can contribute, no matter how small — it will make a profound difference. If donating isn’t possible, sharing this message can extend a hand of kindness and hope.

With heartfelt gratitude — thank you for standing by her side. 💛

Harry Van Niekerk's involvement (page creator)

I am Dandelion's husband, Harry

Use of funds

Money raised will help this family with large medical bills and the pay for unfunded treatment.

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Latest update

Your Support Is Making a Difference  5 December 2025

Posted by: Dandelion Van Niekirk

✨ Update: Treatment is Working – Thank You So Much ✨

We’re incredibly relieved and grateful to share some positive news. The treatment is working, and the cancer is currently stable. This is a huge step forward for us, and we could not have reached this point without the kindness, generosity, and encouragement from each of you.

To all our donors and supporters: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support has given our mum the chance to access the treatment she urgently needed, and your messages have lifted us during some very difficult moments. We feel truly supported and surrounded by love.

We will continue to keep you updated as things progress, but for now we are celebrating this bit of good news and feeling hopeful.

Thank you again for standing with us. 💛

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Guest Donor 3 days ago
God bless
$30
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Private Donor on 06 Dec 2025
Stay strong, may God's blessings be with you
$50
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Guest Donor on 19 Jun 2025
$100
Adrienne and Bill
Adrienne and Bill on 19 Jun 2025
Much love to you all
$50
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Guest Donor on 18 Jun 2025
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This campaign started on 20 May 2025 and ends on 5 Dec 2026.