Ethan's Journey

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Given by 30 generous donors in around 7 months

Ethan is 18 years old and last Saturday, 19th August, his world was turned upside down. Ethan was diagnosed with Leukemia.

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Ethan was not getting any better after having a root canal done and was taken to the hospital on Friday. He was bleeding internally due to low platelet levels and given a transfusion in the ambulance on the way to a bigger hospital. On Saturday he was admitted to Intensive Care and told he had a 90% chance of having Leukemia. He was air lifted to Dunedin hospital where it was confirmed. Ethan is now being transferred to Christchurch to begin treatment. Ethan has began a series of Chemo and Bone Marrow Tests. Ethan's Mum Sharon is up there with him. Ethan has been in Christchurch for 7 weeks now and has undergone 6 Chemotherapy sessions and 7 Bone Marrow Aspirations. He has been sick with headaches, off his food and losing weight. They are hoping for him to gain 5 kilos by this Tuesday (17th Oct) or they have to give him a protien tube. A big thank you to all those who have helped in anyway it is very much appreciated.

Carol McDowell's involvement (page creator)

I am Ethan's honorary Nana I have been a big part of Ethans life in the last 9 years and him and his family have become part of my family. Ethan has always been a caring young man and it is hard to see him as he is now.

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The funds will be used to help Ethan and his Mother, Sharon, while they are away and going through this hard time.

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Latest update

Ethans Journey Through Lukemia  6 November 2017

Ethan has had quite a few ups and downs in his journey and is trying his hardest to stay positive. The knowledge that people are there for him and even strangers has given him a boost. His mother Sharon said they are not sure how long they will be up there as his treatment as had to slow down through him getting infections and he has had a seizure. Thamk you to all those who have helped and for those of you that find it in your hearts to donate, even a little bit goes a long way to help the stress and strain fely by this family.

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Chonny
Chonny on 06 Feb 2018
Love you bro. Just topping it up again xoxo
$2.90
Menzies College year 13 fundraiser
Menzies College year 13 fundraiser on 19 Dec 2017
As a leaving gift for the Menzies staff we created a fun calendar, due to he popularity we decieded to make them a fundraiser. We have halfed the profits with yourself and child cancer nz. Good luck on your journey and our thoughts are with you and your family.
$50
Crazy Wednesdays
Crazy Wednesdays on 24 Oct 2017
Hi Ethan, Just heard you were feeling unwell from Gerry. Looks like you have some good care though, and a bunch of people supporting you. Sorry I'm not there to visit and make you laugh (or have you make me laugh) like on Wednesdays. Tell Bradley I miss him too. Be strong buddy, you still need to come visit, and whenever I come back down I'll visit you for sure. Cheers, Bob
$500
Bradley
Bradley on 14 Oct 2017
Hope this helps bro would’ve put more but it’s all I got get well soon bro love you
$100
Deb
Deb on 24 Sep 2017
All the best
$10

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Carol McDowell on behalf of Ethan Kitto-Smith
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This page was created on 21 Aug 2017 and closed on 31 Mar 2018.