Help us give my husband a fighting chance
Tim’s cancer diagnosis has turned our lives upside down. Your support means everything as we fight to give him the care and hope he deserves
Auckland
Hi everyone,
This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to write.
My amazing, kind, strong husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 (advanced) colon cancer which has spread beyond his bowel to his liver and stomach. Hearing the words “stage 4 advanced cancer” only 1 week ago was life shattering. But we are not ready to give up. We want to give him every possible chance — not just to fight this cancer, but to live fully, to have quality of life, and to be with the people who love him most.
We are asking, with very humble hearts, for support from our family, friends, and anyone who feels moved by our story. The costs we’re facing are overwhelming — from specialist treatments and therapies not covered publicly, to travel, supplements, alternative options, daily costs and simply giving him the best care and comfort we can during this time.
Every donation, big or small, goes directly toward giving him a fighting chance and supporting us in making his days as full of love, hope and peace as they can be.
We want more time. More smiles. More memories. We want to do everything we possibly can. Tim is incredibly strong and a real fighter - and we believe he can beat this!!!!
If you can help us on this journey — by donating, sharing this page, or just sending us love — we are forever grateful. Every bit of love and support means the world.
With love & thanks
Vanessa Butt xxx
Vanessa Corbett's involvement (page creator)
Tim is my wonderful husband who I love with everything I have
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Alternative treatments, therapies and options. Day to day costs as we are both now not working, keeping Tim comfortable, exploring every possible option that can give Tim a chance to get better.
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Your support is making a difference 8 August 2025
💙 Update on Tim
Hi everyone,
We just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us so far – your kindness, donations, meals and messages mean more than we can put into words.
Recently we held our “Wax for Tim” charity event at Huapai Tavern – and wow, what a day! There was laughter, a few winces, and a lot of chest hair sacrificed for a good cause. We were blown away by the turnout.
On the health front, Tim has his third chemotherapy treatment tomorrow.. It’s tough – the fatigue, the side effects – but he’s facing it with courage and determination. Knowing we have so much love and support behind us gives him strength on the harder days.
Your donations help us cover the significant costs of treatment and help with our daily living costs, plus give us breathing space to focus on what matters most – time together. If you weren’t able to make it to the event but would still like to help, donations through this page are still very much appreciated.
Thanks Vanessa & Tim Butt
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