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.
Use of funds
Treatment for CAR T Cell Therapy.
Flights
Accommodation
Latest update
Update on Dad ❤️ 12 July 2026
It’s been a little while since our last update, and unfortunately the journey has been anything but straightforward.
After Dad’s first T-cell collection, we were hopeful we’d reached one of the biggest milestones towards CAR-T treatment. Sadly, despite the doctors successfully collecting enough cells, the laboratory wasn’t able to produce a CAR-T product that met the required standard. It was heartbreaking news, and meant we had to start that part of the process all over again.
Since then, Dad has also had some progression of his lymphoma, so time has become even more important. The team in Shanghai have acted quickly, starting a new chemotherapy regimen to help keep the lymphoma under control while giving us another chance at CAR-T.
Dad has now undergone a second T-cell collection, and we’re anxiously waiting and hoping this time the cells can be successfully manufactured. The doctors have adjusted every part of the process to give him the best possible chance, and we’re holding onto that hope.
We’re not at the finish line yet, but we’re still in the fight, and we’ll continue to take it one day at a time ❤️
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