Help Wayne get the treatment he needs.
Wayne needs life saving treatment. He has so much fight in him. Help us, help him make that fight.
Whangarei, Northland
Two weeks ago, a hospital visit for worsening abdominal pain brought news for our dear Wayne and his family that nobody wanted to hear. The lymphoma he overcame 5 years ago is back, and aggressive.
His daughter Corrinne travelled from Auckland and pushed for answers. Scans showed a large abdominal mass, with cancer in his intestines, liver, spleen, chest and lungs. In 2014 he beat Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma with chemo, radiation and major spinal surgery. It returned in his bowel in 2021 and he beat it again, through surgery, more chemo and a stem cell transplant. Twice he's fought back, and he will again.
His specialists believe CAR T-cell therapy is Wayne's best curative option, but the NZ trial pathway can't move fast enough for this. He has started chemo here straight away while treatment overseas is being arranged, with family in constant contact with hospitals in Shanghai. Estimated treatment costs are expected to begin around $500,000 NZD, not incl flights, accommodation, ongoing medical costs, specialist consultations, medications, complications or extended hospital stays.
Funds raised will go toward CAR-T treatment, hospital costs, flights, accommodation and ongoing medical support for Wayne and his family. Wayne is Dad to five, partner to Ruth, and grandfather to four adoring grandchildren. He's giving this everything he has.
If you are unable to donate, we completely understand, but we ask that you please share Wayne’s story and keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Anita Nossiter's involvement (page creator)
My daughter and Wayne and Ruth's daughter met in Kindy.
Since then, we have been besties.
They are true friends who always stay in your life.
The type of people who are there through thick and thin.
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Treatment for CAR T Cell Therapy.
Flights
Accommodation
Latest update
A little update ❤️ 24 June 2026
Last weekend turned out to be much more challenging than we expected. Dad hit a few bumps in the road which meant his treatment plan had to be adjusted while the team focused on getting him well enough to continue.
Since then, he’s spent a lot of time in hospital receiving treatment, antibiotics, fluids and plenty of TLC from the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him. It’s been a tough week, but we’re very grateful for the care he’s received and the way the team has worked together to get things back on track.
The good news is that Dad has now had his chemotherapy and is feeling much more comfortable than he was a few days ago. The focus now is on continuing to build his strength and health while we wait for the next stage of the CAR-T process, which we’re hopeful is only a couple of weeks away.
Thank you to everyone who has kept Dad and our family in your thoughts🧡🥰
Love Corrinne & Family💖
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