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.
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Accommodation
Latest update
Thank you and a small update from us 🧡 20 May 2026
Just a small update from us all 🤍
Firstly, thank you honestly does not feel enough. The support, donations, shares and messages over the past few days have completely overwhelmed our family in the best possible way.
We have now completed specialist consultations with hospitals in Shanghai regarding Dad’s CAR-T treatment pathway. While there are still many decisions and logistics to work through urgently, both teams have confirmed Dad is currently still considered a candidate for CAR-T therapy, which has given us a lot of hope.
The last few days have been an emotional rollercoaster with new symptoms, hospital visits and a lot of unknowns, but we are continuing to push forward one step at a time.
Thank you again for standing behind Dad and our family through all of this. Every single share, donation and message truly means more than we can put into words 🤍
Corrinne
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Thank you so much💖
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