DIG DEEP FOR A VERY DESERVING REN-MARIE

Ren-Marie is the most kind, gentle, unselfish, giving soul you could ever meet. She is very dear to her friends and family and to many whom she has helped over the years. On 12th August 2016, Ren was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the lung. Ren needs ongoing palliative care and is no longer able to work. She needs help with day to day living costs, travel to treatments (no longer able to drive), medications etc. Vitamin C intravenous is a consideration but is unaffordable without help. Please dig deep for our darling Ren-Marie.

Ren-Marie is a 55 year old mum who was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the lung. The cancer has spread to the bone in the ribs, the hip, the the left femur, the supra-renal glands, lymph nodes and the brain. Ren is very ill and is staying brave and positive, as is her family.

For the last nine years Ren has been located on the Counties-Manukau Breast Screen Bus dedicating herself to encouraging people to have Mammograms. Each day she would talk to both men and women in South Auckland explaining the ins and outs of, and the importance of having regular mammograms. Many were fearful of mammograms when they came to Ren and because of her compassionate and caring nature she was able to help them understand the importance of regular screening and to feel comfortable about the procedure. Ren would always go the extra mile to help, fitting in extra people where there was no room, often arriving early and leaving late and continually encouraging both men and women to get themselves checked. Ren is a "GIVER", a GOOD SAMARITAN in the South Auckland community on a quiet campaign against breast cancer and has saved many lives due to her unwavering encouragement of people to get themselves tested.

"GIVERS' find it difficult to accept help from others. Ren, even in her illness is still doing her best to help and encourage people, but right now Ren needs help herself.

Please DIG DEEP TO HELP REN so that this time is not such a struggle for her.

I’m asking family, community, friends, colleagues, and everyone who cares to help this giving woman, so that we can ease her struggle at this difficult time.